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The Jackson X Series Kelly KEX electric guitar exudes metal sophistication while also delivering massive sound and reliable performance at an exceptional value. It features lightwood and resonant poplar body-wings, a 1-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint, and a 12”-16” compound radius laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays. Ready to roar, the Kelly KEX is also equipped with a pair of volcanic Jackson high-output humbucking pickups, single volume and tone controls, 3-way toggle switch and a Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo system, providing amazing tone, exceptional dynamic response and reliable performance.
Jackson X Series Kelly KEX Electric Guitar Gloss Black
Jackson X Series Kelly KEX Electric Guitar Gloss Black
Jackson X Series Kelly KEX Electric Guitar Gloss Black

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  • Poplar body with binding and gloss finish
  • 1-piece maple thru-neck with laurel fretboard and shark-fin inlays
  • Dual Jackson high-output humbuckers with volume and tone controls
  • Gold hardware includes Floyd Rose tremolo and die-cast tuners
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Body
  • Body shape: Z
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: X series
  • Neck wood: 1-piece maple
  • Joint: Neck-through
  • Scale length: 25.5" 
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Laurel
  • Radius: 12"-16" compound
  • Fret size: Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 24
  • Inlays: Pearloid sharkfin
  • Nut width: 1.687" (42.8 mm) locking
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Jackson high-output humbucker
  • Bridge: Jackson high-output humbucker
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking tremolo (recessed)
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Gold
Other
  • Number of strings: 6 string
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

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Limited lifetime warranty against defects for guitars purchased after 1/1/2000.
One year parts and labor warranty for guitars purchased before 1/1/2000.

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5

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Couldn't be happier
Awesome guitar. Absolutely love it !! Thank you !!!
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Reviewed by 2 customers

  • Couldn't be happier

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byMichael

    fromPleasanton

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is my favorite guitar, it was originally out of stock but I was promptly notified when it was back in stock and after purchasing this guitar It was shipped very fast.

  • Awesome guitar. Absolutely love it !! Thank you !!!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byWard31646

    fromSpringfield, MO.

    This guitar is exactly what it ordered. It sounds great right out of the box.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byKillswitchx666

    fromReno

    Passive or active pickups?

    Passive or active pickups?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The pups are passive.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byAlex

    fromFontana, california

    Is this guitar good for lower tunings?

    Is this guitar good for lower tunings?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    As good as any other.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byChristian

    fromLagrangeville, Ny

    I'm just wondering if this guitar is meant for more of metal playing or hard rock playing because I play stuff like Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Pantera, etc. (this would be my first guitar besides from my dads)

    I'm just wondering if this guitar is meant for more of metal playing or hard rock playing because I play stuff like Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Pantera, etc. (this would be my first guitar besides from my dads)

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The Jackson X Series would be great for your needs

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byDavis

    fromWashington, Bellevue

    Does it fit in the coffin case?

    Does it fit in the coffin case?

    Open Reply - Gear-Adviser
    It will fit the Coffin Case 300-VXR Universal Extreme Case Black Red

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked bySeven

    fromundisclosed

    Is the Trem system good and long lasting.

    Is the Trem system good and long lasting.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes, it is a quality tremolo