Michael Kelly Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan (Slim Body) Blue Fade

A "Mod Shop" Patriot Instinct: The Spirit of the Modernized Single Cut

The Patriot Instinct SB follows the tradition of single cut guitars with an archtop, adding a more modern approach to comfort. The "Mod Shop Duncan" label emphasizes a performance-oriented choice of components, featuring Seymour Duncan pickups and electronics designed for versatility. The result: a guitar that retains the warm character of a set neck construction while offering a broad and contemporary tonal palette.

A Versatile Electric Guitar for Demanding Players, from Jazz to Rock

Thanks to its Modern C neck profile and contoured single cutaway, this Michael Kelly targets guitarists seeking a smooth feel, whether playing chords, riffs, or high-register leads. It is well suited for intermediate to advanced players looking for a guitar comfortable in blues, rock, country, jazz, and hybrid styles, especially for those who enjoy switching from thick sounds to snappier tones via coil-splits.

A Warm, Muscular, and Detailed Sonic Signature with 8 Voicing Options

The mahogany duo (body + neck) provides a dense and warm tonal foundation with the natural sustain typical of set neck guitars. The AAA quilted maple top adds definition to the attack, a clearer upper midrange, and better note separation, highly appreciated in both overdriven and refined clean tones.
On the electronics side, the two Seymour Duncan JB Model pickups deliver a humbucker with a strong character: full lows, present mids, and dynamics that respond well to right-hand variations. The 3-position selector allows classic combinations (neck, both, bridge), while the 2 coil-split mini-switches open the door to finer, airier sounds, perfect for funk, arpeggios, country, or more "crystalline" rhythms. This setup gives a true feeling of "multiple guitars in one" without unnecessary complexity on stage.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The guitar comes factory-strung with D'Addario EXL120 09-42, allowing you to keep this gauge for factory-like flexibility and balance, or switch to 10-46 if you want more tension and density (at the cost of higher string tension). To protect the instrument, opt for a case or gig bag sized for single cut electric guitars with good neck support.

Technical specifications

Category	Single cut	Nbr of strings	6
Left handed	No	Scalloped	Simple
Strings	Steel	Color	Blue

Format	archtop, single cutaway	Nut Width	43 mm / 1.69"
Top	AAA quilted maple	Inlays	abalone and mother-of-pearl
Body	mahogany	Truss Rod	double action
Binding	cream	Hardware Finish	chrome
Construction	set neck	Tuners	Grover
Neck	mahogany	Bridge	Tune-O-Matic / string-thru
Profile	Modern C	Neck Pickup	Seymour Duncan JB Model (humbucker)
Fingerboard	rosewood	Bridge Pickup	Seymour Duncan JB Model (humbucker)
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Controls	2 x volume, 1 x tone
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo	Selector	3-position toggle
Scale Length	24.75" / 628 mm	Mini-switches	2 x coil-split
Nut	synthetic graphite