Jackson Guitars Kelly KE27 Signature Brandon Ellis Pro Plus Series MN Gold Crackle

A Stage-Ready Kelly Signature: Jackson DNA Serving Brandon Ellis

From the Artist Signature series, the Pro Plus Series Signature Brandon Ellis Kelly KE27 pays tribute to the ultra-clean playing and powerful sound associated with the guitarist of The Black Dahlia Murder. It embodies Jackson's identity at its most effective for extreme music: an aggressive Kelly shape, neck-through construction to maximize sustain, and electronics focused on attack and definition. This "Pro Plus" version clearly targets performance: serious components, design optimized for stable tuning and modern feel, all finished in a Gold Crackle that's as radical as the expected tone.

Who Is the Jackson Brandon Ellis KE27 For?

This electric guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced players (and professionals) seeking a machine dedicated to demanding styles: metal, death metal, modern metal, shred, metalcore, and any genre requiring attack, precision, and stability with a tremolo system. The 27 frets and compound radius 12"-16" facilitate fast runs, wide bends, and high-register solos. The Floyd Rose R2 / 1000 Series nut (with tighter string spacing) will appeal to those who prefer a "tight" playing feel to enhance efficiency on riffs and fast passages.

Sound Characteristics

The tonal character of this Kelly relies on a wood/electronics pairing heavily oriented towards gain and definition. The nyatoh body delivers a firm response with a warm foundation and solid low-end presence, while the neck-through maple construction enhances sustain and vibration continuity along the entire neck length. The result: a sharp attack, notes that "hold," and a balanced response ideal for tight palm mutes as well as melodic lines.
Regarding pickups, the bridge is equipped with the Seymour Duncan Dyad Parallel Axis (Brandon Ellis signature): a high-output humbucker designed to remain open and articulate under heavy distortion, offering more clarity and bite in the upper spectrum. The neck pickup, a Seymour Duncan STK-1, aims for clean clarity without noise, with smooth sustain for singing leads and expressive passages. The push/pull volume control adds versatility: in series, you get the punch and thickness typical of a humbucker; in parallel, the tone becomes brighter and slightly less compressed while retaining the noise-reducing benefits of the wiring.
Finally, the Gotoh GE1996T double-locking tremolo (top-mount) is a major ally for aggressive techniques: dives, flutter, and pronounced vibratos. Paired with the locking nut, it secures tuning and encourages uninhibited playing, especially valuable in live settings.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain original specifications, choose 6-string electric guitar string sets with gauges .011-.056 (nickel-plated steel). This is a coherent choice for lower tunings and to keep good attack response while remaining comfortable on the 25.1" scale length.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Fingerboard	Maple
Strings	Steel	Color	Yellow
Nbr of strings	7

Type	electric guitar	Bridge	Gotoh GE1996T Series Double-Locking Tremolo (top-mount)
Shape	Kelly	Tremolo Arm	Gotoh
Body Material	nyatoh	Tuners	Jackson sealed die-cast
Body Finish	gloss	Hardware Finish	gold
Construction	neck-through-body with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint	Strap Locks	Dunlop dual-locking
Neck Material	maple	Pickguard	none
Neck Finish	gloss color matched	Pickup Covers	black
Headstock	Reverse Jackson Pointed 6-In-Line	Knobs	dome-style
Headstock Binding	ivory	Selector Tip	black
Truss Rod Adjustment	nut adjustment	Neck Plate	none
Scale Length	25.1" / 638 mm	Pickup Configuration	HS
Radius	12"-16" / 304.8 mm to 406.4 mm (compound radius)	Bridge Pickup	Seymour Duncan Dyad Parallel Axis
Inlays	black sharkfin	Neck Pickup	Seymour Duncan STK-1 Single-Coil
Side Dots	Luminlay	Controls	volume (push/pull for series/parallel)
Number of Frets	27	Pickup Selector	3-position (Position 1: Bridge, Position 2: Bridge and Neck, Position 3: Neck)
Fret Size	jumbo stainless steel	Series	Artist Signature
Nut	Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking	Model	Pro Plus Series Signature Brandon Ellis Kelly KE27, Maple Fingerboard, Gold Crackle
Nut Width	1.625" / 41.3 mm	Case	included Jackson gig bag
Nut Material	Floyd Rose 1000 Series Locking