The Michael Kelly Patriot Instinct Bold in Blue Fade combines striking aesthetics with versatile performance. Featuring a quilt‑maple top over a mahogany body, a Modern “C” neck, and 22 medium-jumbo frets, it offers comfort and fantastic playability. Dual Rockfield SWC zebra humbuckers with “Great 8” electronics deliver eight tonal options, from humbucker warmth to single-coil clarity. Chrome hardware and a Tune-O-Matic bridge ensure sustain, stability, and stage-ready style. For sale online and in our Glasgow Shop. Fast delivery to the UK and Europe.

The Custom Collection Michael Kelly Patriot Instinct Bold has quilted maple top with a Blue Fade finish.

Bold in style and rich in craftsmanship, the Michael Kelly Patriot Instinct Bold opens with a striking quilt-maple arched top over a mahogany body, finished in an eye-catching Blue Fade. Its triple-bound cream edges and long-set construction give it a premium, modern single-cut silhouette. The Modern “C” neck profile, 24.75″ scale, and 22 medium-jumbo frets on a pau-ferro fretboard make it comfortable and responsive from the first note.

But this guitar doesn’t just look the part — it plays like a workhorse. Equipped with dual Rockfield SWC zebra humbuckers and the “Great 8” electronics mod that offers eight versatile tonal options via push-pull volume knobs, you can shift effortlessly from full-bodied humbucker roar to crisp single-coil clarity. This makes it ideal whether you’re heavy riffing, clean lead playing, or ambient chord work.

And behind the scenes, you’ll find high-quality hardware built for reliability and tone: chrome tuning keys, Grover tuners, and a Tune-O-Matic bridge with string-through-body design ensure strong sustain and dependable tuning stability. The decorative abalone centre-stripe adds a refined touch, while the finish and build keep it stage-ready and studio-capable. The Patriot Instinct Bold Custom Collection in Blue Fade is a guitar made to be seen and heard.

• Quilt‑maple arched top with elegant abalone center stripe
• Modern “C” neck profile with 24.75″ scale and 22 medium-jumbo frets
• Dual Rockfield SWC zebra humbuckers for versatile tones
• “Great 8” push-pull electronics offering eight tonal options
• Chrome Grover tuners and Tune‑O‑Matic bridge with string-through-body
• Eye-catching Blue Fade finish with triple-bound cream edges
• Comfortable, stage-ready single-cut design with premium playability