Michael Kelly Forte Port Koa Junior Acoustic Electric Guitar at Music Park in Perth

Forte Port Koa Jr.

PORT TECHNOLOGY

Acoustic guitar design has not changed significantly since the pre-World War II era. For several years now, the Michael Kelly team has been working on a fresh new approach to acoustic guitars. This has culminated with the development of the new Port Technology. At the core of this innovation is an offset soundhole approach coupled with an all new bracing design. Traditional soundhole placement interrupts a potentially potent “soundboard” area located between the neck and the bridge. By relocating the soundhole, Michael Kelly was able to bring this area to life, providing a louder and more resonate overall top performance. This performance enhancement is especially evident on models with integrated electronics where the added resonance collaborates with the bridge mounted piezo for undeniably better results.

Forte Port Koa Jr.

The Forte Port Koa Jr. gives you our Port Technology in a smaller body size and shorter scale length. This fresh new approach to top bracing and soundhole placement results in a noticeable improvement in sonic performance. It is dynamic, responsive, and has a big bold sound. The Forte Port Koa Jr. also has a cutaway giving you more fingerboard access and great balance. The unique side port acts as a personal monitor for the player so it is easier to hear what your audience is hearing when you play.

• MKJRSKGSXX Gloss Koa

ZERO PIN BRIDGE

It always happens at the worst possible time — you break a string at a gig. What if you could radically shorten the time it takes to change your string? The Michael Kelly Zero Pin Bridge makes that possible.

Our innovative Zero Pin Bridge allows players to change a string without tools and without the stress of losing or breaking pins. A quick slide into the specially-designed groove makes the inevitable string change as quick and easy as possible!

SPECIFICATIONS

BODY

• Top: Koa
• Back Material: Koa
• Side Material: Koa
• Construction: Dovetail

NECK

• Neck: Mahogany
• Fretboard: Ovangkol
• Inlays: Dots
• Headstock: Koa
• • Scale Length 24.75"
  • Truss Rod Type Dual Action
  • Nut Material: Bone
  • Nut Width: 1 11/16" / 43mm
  • Strings: D'Addario EXP16 Coated Phosphor Bronze, Light, 12-53

  HARDWARE

• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Keys: MK Die Cast
• Bridge Type: Zero-End Pin Ovangkol

Music Park in Perth Western Australia carry a good range of Michael Kelly guitars