Michael Kelly 1953 Electric Guitar – Caramel Burst

A Classic Reimagined

Michael Kelly 1953 Electric Guitar delivers that perfect blend of vintage charm and modern edge. From first glance, its flame maple top over an alder body speaks of tradition, yet hidden inside is innovation that begs to be unleashed.

Four Paths to Sonic Glory

At first, it plays like a classic—then the Quad Mod flips the script. With a fourth switch position, both pickups unite in series, creating a fat, punchy tone that growls with humbucker-like power. This is where tradition meets boldness.

Built for Feel, Made to Roar

While it looks like a relic from the golden age, the 1953 feels modern in all the right ways. The Macassar Ebony neck with a Modern C profile and 10.5″ radius makes every fret easy to conquer, inviting smooth bends and fast runs alike.

Crafted to Inspire

It doesn’t stop there. Rockfield TexPlus pickups, bone nut, and 22 medium jumbo frets work together in harmony. Whether on stage or in the studio, this instrument transforms tradition into something fiercely original—without ever losing its soul.

Specifications:

• Top: Flame Maple
• Body: Alder
• Binding: Alder
• Neck: Maple
• Construction: Bolt On
• Fretboard: Macassar Ebony
• Fretboard Radius: 10.5″
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Inlays: Dots
• Headstock: 1950
• Scale Length: 25.5″
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Neck Profile: Modern C
• Nut: Bone
• Nut Width: 43mm
• Strings: D’Addario EXL110 (.010-.046)
• Boutique Mod: Quad Mod
• Electronics: Master volume – master tone – 4-way blade switch (position #4 gives you Neck & Bridge in series for a unique added humbucker-like tone)
• Neck Pickup: Rockfield® TexPlus Single-Coil (Alnico V Magnet, 9.5k DC Resistance)
• Bridge Pickup: Rockfield® TexPlus Single-Coil (Alnico V Magnet, 10.5k DC Resistance)

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* NOTE – You will receive a SIMILAR instrument as the PHOTOS