Michael Kelly Forte Koa 10 String Acoustic Electric Guitar Gloss Koa B-Stock

Beautiful koa looks, shimmering 10-string sound, and an outstanding B-stock opportunity from Butler Music!

The Michael Kelly Forte Koa 10 offers a fresh take on the acoustic-electric guitar. Its distinctive string arrangement doubles the four treble strings while leaving the low E and A strings single, combining a rich, ringing shimmer with clear, defined bass notes. It’s a wonderful choice for players looking to add texture to strummed chords, fingerpicked passages, and solo acoustic performances.

The gloss koa top, flame maple binding, and Celtic knot fingerboard inlay give this guitar plenty of visual appeal. Michael Kelly’s offset soundhole design and player-facing side port offer a distinctive acoustic experience, while the cutaway provides access to the upper frets. Onboard Fishman electronics make it easy to take that sound to an amplifier or PA.

About this particular guitar

This guitar came to Butler Music directly from the folks at Michael Kelly. It was a sample instrument that spent several years in their warehouse before being sold to us as B-stock.

Our technician inspected it from top to bottom. It is in like-new overall condition apart from a couple of small pick scratches on the top and a few minor scratches from handling. These cosmetic marks make this a great opportunity for a player who wants a beautiful instrument without paying a pristine-new price. It just has a slightly rough edge around the sound port, missing truss rod cover, and our inspector noted the plastic was coming off of the back of the tuners but it is a removable protective plastic.

The listing photos show the actual guitar you will receive.

Features and specifications

• Brand: Michael Kelly

• Model: Forte Koa 10 / Forte Port Koa 10

• Model number: MK10XKGSFX

• UPC: 809164023395

• Type: 10-string acoustic-electric guitar

• Finish: Gloss Koa

• Body: Koa top, back, and sides

• Binding: Genuine flame maple

• Neck: Mahogany

• Fingerboard: Ovangkol

• Scale length: 25.5"

• Nut: Bone

• Inlays: Celtic knot at the 12th fret with mini dot markers

• Electronics: Fishman Presys with Sonicore pickup

• Soundholes: Offset top soundhole and player-facing side port

• Bridge: Zero-end-pin ovangkol bridge

• Tuners: Michael Kelly die-cast

• Condition: B-stock manufacturer sample with minor cosmetic wear

Customer questions and answers

How quickly will my order ship?
We ship five days a week, and all orders ship within one business day after payment is completed.

How will my order be shipped?
Our primary carriers are FedEx Ground, UPS Ground, and the U.S. Postal Service. Express or expedited shipping is available at an additional cost. Please message us before purchasing to arrange the service and confirm the cost.

Will I receive the guitar shown in the photos?
Yes! The photos in this listing show the actual guitar you will receive.

Will the setup match my playing preferences?
Our technician has inspected this guitar from top to bottom. Setup preferences vary, and shipping conditions or temperature changes may make adjustments desirable after delivery. Please ask before purchasing if you have specific action, string gauge, or tuning requirements.

What should I do if my item arrives damaged?
Please notify us immediately through eBay Messages. Keep the item and all packaging, and hold them for our instructions. Photos of the damage and packaging are helpful. We will respond in less than two business days and assist with the claim. We will arrange a replacement, or a full refund if a replacement is unavailable. These instructions do not limit your rights under eBay’s Money Back Guarantee.

How can I reach you if I need help?
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