Michael Kelly Hybrid Special Spalted Burst
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
- This item is covered for 3 years
Essential Information About the Michael Kelly HYBRID SPECIAL Guitar
Essential Information About the Michael Kelly HYBRID SPECIAL Guitar
- Hybrid Concept: a true electric guitar + an integrated electro-acoustic section, with a 3-mode selector (electric, acoustic, blended).
- Pickup Versatility: two splittable Rockfield SWC humbuckers for switching from a powerful tone to sharper attacks.
- Projection and Comfort: chambered mahogany body (more resonant and lighter) with a spalted maple top in Spalted Burst finish.
- Separate Outputs on a stereo jack for easy routing of electric and acoustic sounds.
Manufacturer Information
Michael Kelly
https://samsontech.com
------------------------
Safety manager:
Mogar Music France
Email: info@mogarmusic.fr
Address:
An Hybrid Special Designed to Blur the Line Between Electric and Acoustic
The Michael Kelly HYBRID SPECIAL fits the spirit of modern "all-in-one" guitars: maintaining the ergonomics and playability of an electric guitar while adding a genuine acoustic channel usable on stage and in the studio. Its chambered body enhances natural resonance, while the dedicated electronics allow instant switching between electric, acoustic, or blended textures.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
This hybrid guitar is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists who want to cover a wide range of sounds with a single instrument. It is well suited for pop, rock, blues, worship, variety styles, and setlists that alternate clean rhythms, more saturated parts, and "acoustic" accompaniments without changing guitars. The shorter scale length provides a flexible feel under the fingers, appreciated for bends and expressive playing.
The Sound
The combination of a chambered mahogany body + spalted maple top balances warmth, sustain, and definition: mahogany adds body in the mids, while maple provides a sharper attack. On the electric side, the Rockfield SWC pickups at the neck and bridge offer a range from round and singing tones to more incisive sounds, with the possibility to split for airier and more precise timbres. On the electro-acoustic side, the piezo pickup at the nut combined with the Fishman Powerchip electronics delivers a clear and articulated foundation, ideal for defined rhythms. The blended mode allows layering the acoustic attack with the electric presence to add depth in a mix.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To utilize the separate outputs on the stereo jack, a 6.35 mm (1/4") stereo jack cable (TRS) is recommended. Depending on your setup (amp + PA or two separate inputs), a Y-cable TRS to 2 mono jacks (TS) allows clean separation of electric and acoustic channels.
Technical specifications
| Category | TL | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Simple |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Type | hybrid electric and electro-acoustic guitar | Bridge | MK Acoustic in pau ferro |
| Body | chambered mahogany | Tuners | Grover |
| Top | spalted maple | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Finish | Spalted Burst | Electric pickups | Rockfield SWC neck + bridge, splittable |
| Neck | mahogany | Acoustic system | piezo pickup at the nut + Fishman Powerchip electronics |
| Fingerboard | pau ferro | Selector | 3 modes (electric, acoustic, blended) |
| Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Outputs | separate on stereo jack |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628.7 mm | Model | Michael Kelly HYBRID SPECIAL |
You will also like
Epiphone
Les Paul Custom '59 Signature Joe Bonamassa Bigsby Antique Ebony IBG
Cort
Kx507 MS 7 Pale Moon
Fender
Telecaster Player II MN Butterscotch Blonde
PRS
CUSTOM 24-08 SE Quilted Lake Blue
Fender
Stratocaster Player II Modified HSS MN Dusk
Jackson Guitars
LM-87 Signature Lee Malia Pro Series AMA Open Pore Black
Fender
Stratocaster Player II MN Aquatone Blue
Fender
Stratocaster Player II RW 3-color Sunburst
Questions frequently asked
How does the mode selector on the Michael Kelly Hybrid Special work?
The selector offers three modes: electric, acoustic, and blended. The blended mode layers the piezo pickup feed with the Rockfield SWC electric pickups.
Are the Rockfield SWC pickups splittable?
Both Rockfield SWC pickups, located at the neck and bridge, are splittable. This setup allows for more open and precise tones.
Which cable should be used to separate the electric and acoustic outputs?
A TRS Y-cable to two mono TS jacks allows separation of the electric and acoustic signals from the stereo output.
Which woods make up the body of this hybrid guitar?
The body is chambered mahogany topped with a spalted maple top. The mahogany adds midrange body and sustain. The Spalted Burst finish highlights the top's pattern.
Is the short scale suitable for bends?
With a 24.75-inch scale length (628.7 mm), this model provides a flexible feel under the fingers. The 12-inch fingerboard radius supports expressive playing and bends.
