Michael Kelly Forte Exotic Ziricote
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- "Port Tech" Soundhole on the Upper Bout: the sound is better "projected" towards the player for a more direct playing experience.
- "Zero Pin Bridge" Tailpiece: faster string changes, without pins, with a sleek look.
- Electro-acoustic Format with Cutaway: easier access to the high frets and versatility for stage/studio thanks to the onboard electronics.
- Carefully Selected Wood Combination: ziricote top, okoumé body and sides, mahogany neck, and ovangkol fingerboard.
Manufacturer Information
Michael Kelly
https://samsontech.com
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Mogar Music France
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A Modern Approach to the Forte Exotic Series
With the FORTE EXOTIC ZIRICOTE, Michael Kelly emphasizes a strong visual identity and solutions designed for the guitarist's comfort. The "Port Tech" design (side soundhole) fits this logic: offering a more immersive playing experience without changing your playing position. The "Zero Pin Bridge" tailpiece complements this practical philosophy by simplifying daily maintenance while maintaining a decidedly contemporary style.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This electro-acoustic guitar is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want a ready-to-play amplified folk cutaway with good acoustic presence for home practice. It is well suited for pop/rock rhythms, open chord playing, as well as picking and more detailed arrangements where access to the upper frets becomes useful. On stage, its Fishman preamp facilitates quick adaptation to sound systems.
The Sound
The ziricote top provides a rather rich and nuanced tonal signature, with beautiful harmonic complexity and a sense of definition, particularly pleasant on arpeggios. The okoumé body and sides balance the whole with a warm response and a soft attack, helping to achieve a musical sound both in strumming and in more delicate playing. The "Port Tech" concept enhances the player's perception of sound: you feel more "centered" on the instrument, with a more immediate feedback, useful for controlling dynamics and precision. Plugged in, the Fishman electronics maintain a clear and usable output, with simple controls to quickly shape your tone.
Technical specifications
| Type | electro-acoustic guitar | Neck | mahogany |
| Top | ziricote | Fingerboard | ovangkol |
| Body | okoumé | Bridge / Tailpiece | "Zero Pin Bridge" (pinless) |
| Sides | okoumé | Hardware | black |
| Cutaway | yes | Preamp | Fishman Presys 1 |
| Soundhole | "Port Tech" (on the upper bout) | Finish | ziricote |
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Questions frequently asked
What tonal quality does the ziricote top provide?
The ziricote top delivers a rich and nuanced sound, with a clarity that favors arpeggios. The body and sides made of okoumé complement this character with a warm response and a smooth attack.
Is the Michael Kelly Forte Exotic Ziricote suitable for amplified playing?
This model features a Fishman Presys 1 preamp, designed for use with sound reinforcement systems. Simple controls allow quick adjustment of the amplified tone.
What is the purpose of the Port Tech opening on the side?
Located on the upper side, the Port Tech opening enhances the sound feedback toward the player. It helps follow the dynamics and precision of playing more immediately, without changing the playing position.
Does the Zero Pin Bridge use bridge pins?
The Zero Pin Bridge is a pinless bridge, which simplifies string replacement.
For which styles is this folk cutaway designed?
With its cutaway and mahogany neck, this guitar suits pop/rock rhythm playing, open chords, and fingerpicking. The access to the upper frets also supports detailed arrangements.
