Jackson
X Series Kelly KEX
ElectricKelly™
No ratings yet$800
Boasting an electrifying offset angular shape and lightning-fast neck, Jackson X Series Kelly™ models exude metal sophistication, while also delivering massive sound and reliable performance at an exceptional value.
Score
estimated from specs & owner reviews68
Overall / 100
Playability
75
Sound
71
Build
61
Value
66
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Specifications
Suggest an edit| Brand | Jackson |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Body wood | Poplar |
| Neck wood | Maple |
| Fretboard | Laurel |
| Strings | 6 |
| Frets | 24 |
| Scale length | 25.5" |
| Pickups | Jackson® High-Output Humbucking / Jackson® High-Output Humbucking |
| Body Binding | White |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body shape | Kelly™ |
| Bridge | Floyd Rose® Special Double-Locking Tremolo (Recessed) |
| Bridge pickup | Jackson® High-Output Humbucking |
| Case Gig Bag | Optional Jackson® KE/WR Hardshell (p/n 299-6102-506); Optional RR/KV/WR/KY Gig Bag (p/n 299-1511-106) |
| Commodity Code | 9207901000 |
| Construction | Neck-Through-Body with Graphite Reinforcement and Scarf Joint |
| Control Knobs | Dome-Style |
| Controls | Volume, Tone |
| Finish | Gloss Black |
| Fretboard radius | 12"-16" Compound Radius (304.8 mm to 406.4 mm) |
| Fret Size | Jumbo |
| Hardware Finish | Gold |
| Headstock | Jackson® Pointed 6-In-Line |
| Headstock Binding | White |
| Neck Binding | White |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Neck pickup | Jackson® High-Output Humbucking |
| Neck Plate | None |
| Nut | Floyd Rose® Special Locking |
| Nut width | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
| Pickguard | None |
| Pickup Covers | White |
| Position Inlays | Pearloid Sharkfin |
| Product Name | X Series Kelly™ KEX, Laurel Fingerboard, Gloss Black |
| Series | X |
| Side Dots | Black |
| Strap Buttons | Standard |
| String Nut | Floyd Rose® Special Locking |
| Switching | 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
| Switch Tip | Cream |
| Tremolo Arm | Floyd Rose® Special Locking |
| Truss rod | Dual-Action Head Adjust |
| Truss Rod Nut | Truss Rod Adjustment at Nut |
| Truss Rod Wrench | Yes |
| Tuners | Jackson® Sealed Die-Cast |
| Street price | $800 |
