When Michael Kelly Guitars set out to make a signature 12-string acoustic/electric guitar for Zebra front man Randy Jackson, they knew it had to be special. Richly-figured ziricote top, back and sides and a natural gloss finish combined with mother-of-pearl inlays including the Forte Celtic knot provide the distinctive look.

The Forte Port 12 Randy Jackson of Zebra Signature builds on the design and innovative technology of Forte Port acoustic guitars. This visually striking guitar combines exotic ziricote wood with a natural gloss finish. The styling is further enhanced with mother-of-pearl inlays that adorn the ovangkol fingerboard, including the Forte Celtic knot and black diecast tuners.

The sonic performance is just as striking as its look. The offset sound hole creates a larger resonant area under the strings for improved depth, accuracy and tone. The Forte Port side-mounted soundhole produces superior tone and clarity and allows you to hear sound coming directly from the body of the instrument for easy monitoring.

Want to go electric? No problem. The Zebra Forte Port 12 features Fishman electronics to capture the full and natural sound of the guitar. The active electronics include volume, contour and phase controls along with a built-in tuner.

Forte Port 12 Randy Jackson signature is a unique kind of instrument for a unique kind of player, and for the traditional player who wants that extra edge.

PORT TECHNOLOGY
Acoustic guitar design has not changed significantly since the pre-World War II era. For several years now, the Michael Kelly team has been working on a fresh approach to acoustic guitars. This has culminated with the development of the Port Technology. At the core of this innovation is an offset soundhole approach coupled with a powerful bracing design.

ZERO PIN BRIDGE
It always happens at the worst possible time -- you break a string at a gig. What if you could radically shorten the time it takes to change your string? The Michael Kelly Zero Pin Bridge makes that possible.
Michael Kelly's innovative Zero Pin Bridge allows players to change a string without tools and without the stress of losing or breaking pins. A quick slide into the specially-designed groove makes the inevitable string change as quick and easy as possible!

INTEGRATED FISHMAN ELECTRONICS
The active amplification system by Fishman(R) includes an onboard control for volume and one for tone. These are mounted inside of the soundhole for easy access, and this avoids the need to cut a hole in the side of your guitar, maximizing performance.

Features:

• Acoustic/Electric 12-string guitar
• Randy Jackson of Zebra Signature Model
• Ziricote body with gloss finish
• Fishman Sonicore pickup and Presys 1 Preamp
• Port Technology offset & side soundhole design

Specs: 

• Body Top: Ziricote
• Body Back Material: Ziricote
• Body Side Material: Ziricote
• Binding: Black
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Binding: Black
• Fretboard: Ovangkol
• Number of Frets: 20
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl and Abalone Forte Celtic Knot with Mini Dots
• Scale Length: 25.5" / 647.7mm
• Truss Rod Type: Dual Action
• Nut Material: Synthetic Graphite
• Nut Width: 48mm
• Strings: D'Addario EXP38 Coated Phosphor Bronze, 12-String, Light, 0.10-0.47
• Electronics: Fishman Presys with Sonicore Pickup
• Hardware Finish: Black
• Tuning Keys: MK Die Cast
• Bridge Type: Zero Pin Ovangkol

Open Box (Very Good):

• This is typically a customer return with minor cosmetic imperfections, such as superficial scratches or scuffs on the finish.
• This inventory includes all parts, components, manuals (hard copy or downloadable).
• It has been tested to manufacturer's specifications and is guaranteed to work perfectly.
• It may be less attractive than Open Box (Like New) inventory, but it's priced even lower!
• The images in this listing are of a brand new version of this model.
• This inventory is a great value.