MICHAEL KELLY FORTE PORT EXOTIC ZIRCOTE – A/E Guitar
The MICHAEL KELLY FORTE PORT EXOTIC ZIRCOTE is a premium acoustic/electric guitar designed for performance, durability, and tonal excellence. Crafted with a solid spruce top that produces a rich, balanced tone with crisp articulation and excellent projection. Its exotic ziricote back and sides provide structural stability and enhance the depth of tone, while the striking wood grain offers a dramatic and eye-catching finish.
Equipped with a Fishman Sonitone preamp system, the MICHAEL KELLY FORTE PORT EXOTIC ZIRCOTE delivers clear, natural amplified sound, making it ideal for live performances and studio sessions. The gloss top finish, offset soundhole design, and lightweight body provide both aesthetic appeal and playing comfort for guitarists of all levels. Built to perform and stand out, this guitar is a true stage companion.
Features:
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Body Shape: Forte Port Grand Auditorium
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Top: Solid Spruce
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Back & Sides: Layered Ziricote
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Neck: Mahogany
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Fretboard: Ovangkol
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Bridge: Ovangkol
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Headstock Face: Ziricote veneer
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Rosette: Custom Michael Kelly inlay
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Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
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Brace Material: Spruce
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Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
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Nut Width: 43 mm
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Bridge String Spacing: 55 mm
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Nut & Saddle: Bone
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Bridge Pins: Black with white dots
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Neck Joint: Set neck at 14th fret
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Inlays: Custom Michael Kelly dots
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Tuners: Die-cast chrome
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Strap Buttons: Chrome
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Cutaway: Yes – Venetian cutaway for upper fret access
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Binding: Black ABS
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Electronics: Fishman Sonitone preamp with soundhole-mounted controls
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Finish: Gloss top, satin back & sides
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Strings: D’Addario EXP16 (Light gauge)
Forte Exotic Ziricote When you first lay eyes on the Forte Exotic Ziricote you can not help but notice the striking appearance. That is thanks to the exotic Ziricote top. The styling is enhanced thanks to the Okoume back and sides and the addition of black binding and hardware. The sonic performance is just as striking as the Forte Exotic's look. These woods combine to give you a full-bodied rich and deep tone. We further improve that performance via our Port Technology which positions the soundhole off center and opens up a larger soundboard. Want to plug it in? No problem. The Forte Exotic Ziricote includes a complete Fishman system. It is active and includes volume, contour and phase controls along with a built in tuner.
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