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Aggressive Tone with Looks to Match





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You don’t need to sacrifice tone or style with the Jackson X Series Kelly KEX electric guitar. You’ve got two high-output Jackson humbucking pickups packed with an arsenal of aggressive tone. And you can dive-bomb to your heart’s content, thanks to the Floyd Rose vibrato bridge/tailpiece. Best of all, the compound-radius fretboard means you’ll have exceptional playability across the entire neck. Crank up your favorite amplifier, dig into a big fat chord, and the Kelly KEX will absolutely sing.





Looks as serious as it sounds





The Jackson X Series Kelly KEX’s body shape ? with sharp corners and an angular profile ? exudes attitude. The guitar’s body is crafted from poplar, which is one of the most popular body tonewoods among gainiac guitarists. And though its appearance may be extreme, the Kelley KEX is extremely comfortable whether standing or sitting. And the guitar’s bold look continues up the neck, with pearloid shark fin inlays spanning the fretboard. And the classic, pointed, 6-in-line headstock rounds out this mean-looking metal machine.





Serial ICJ2308176


Serial ICJ2308176


Floyd Rose for precise pitch control





In typical Jackson fashion, this incredible Kelly X was built with quality hardware. That’s why you’ll find a Floyd Rose Special Tremolo double-locking vibrato bridge/tailpiece on board. The Floyd Rose is recessed into the body, allowing for the ability to both raise and lower the pitch. And this recessed Floyd gives you the same feel as an original Floyd Rose, adding to the Kelly KEX’s amazingly responsive feel.





Speedy neck for fast runs up the frets





The Kelly KEX features a 12"-16" compound-radius fretboard for ultimate playability. The fingerboard is rounder near the nut for easy chording and fast single-note riffing. As your playing moves up the fretboard, the radius flattens out to 16 inches. Not only is this easier for high-speed runs, but a flatter radius is ideal for wide string bends and vibrato. Players at Sweetwater know that with a neck that plays this slick, you’ll be up at the 24th fret before you know it.





Serial ICJ2308176


Jackson X Series Kelly KEX Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


Aggressive-looking solidbody electric guitar


Poplar body is a favorite among high-gain fans


Fast-playing with compound-radius fingerboard


Neck-through construction adds sustain


Plenty of power from Jackson’s high-output humbuckers


Floyd Rose Special Tremolo double-locking vibrato bridge/tailpiece