Jackson X Series Kelly KEX Electric Guitar - Gloss Black 115204885

The Jackson X Series Kelly KEX electric guitar exudes metal sophistication while also delivering massive sound and reliable performance at an exceptional value. It features lightwood and resonant poplar body-wings, a 1-piece through-body maple neck with graphite reinforcement and scarf joint, and a 12”–16” compound radius laurel fingerboard with 24 jumbo frets and pearloid sharkfin inlays. Ready to roar, the Kelly KEX is also equipped with a pair of volcanic Jackson high-output humbucking pickups, single volume and tone controls, 3-way toggle switch and a Floyd Rose Special double-locking tremolo system, providing amazing tone, exceptional dynamic response and reliable performance.

The Jackson X Series Kelly KEX Electric Guitar in Gloss Black is an elite metal weapon designed for players who refuse to compromise on aggressive stage styling, maximum neck-through sustain, or whammy-bar acrobatics. This custom description highlights the precise design specifications that make the Kelly KEX a standout performer in high-gain genres.Radical Comfort & Kinetic SustainWhile its razor-sharp corners and offset angular profile exude pure attitude, the Kelly KEX is built around lightweight and resonant poplar body-wings. This clever weight distribution balances the instrument perfectly, making it exceptionally stable and comfortable whether you are practicing sitting down or anchoring a performance standing up on stage.Because it is built with neck-through-body construction, the string vibration flows seamlessly through a single, continuous piece of maple. This structural design maximizes natural string sustain and punches through the mix with crisp, high-velocity note articulation—giving your riffs an uncompromisingly tight foundation.Shred-Optimized Neck Specs

• Graphite-Reinforced Speed Neck: The 1-piece maple neck features internal graphite reinforcement rods alongside a sturdy scarf joint. It is engineered to resist bowing or warping under heavy climate shifts, keeping your action consistently low.
• 12"–16" Compound Radius Laurel Fingerboard: The fretboard starts with a rounder 12-inch curve near the nut to ensure comfortable rhythm chording and rapid-fire low-end riffing. As you climb higher, it seamlessly flattens out to a 16-inch radius near the upper registry. This flatter shape stops notes from "fretting out" during extreme string bends and sweeping leads.
• 24 Jumbo Frets & Pearloid Sharkfins: Hosting a full two-octave range, the fingerboard is bound in sleek white trim that frames Jackson's iconic pearloid sharkfin inlays, tracking perfectly into a matching white-bound, pointed 6-in-line headstock.

Volcanic Electronics & Double-Locking Stability

• Jackson High-Output Humbuckers: Powered by a matched set of custom-voiced humbuckers, the electronics are optimized to handle severe amplifier distortion without losing note definition. They push a crunchy, mid-forward voice that screams through leads and thumps through palm-muted breakdowns.
• Floyd Rose Special Tremolo: The recessed double-locking bridge allows you to pull off deep dive-bombs and high-pitched harmonic squeals. Once the nut locks down, your string tension remains completely unwavering, ensuring you stay perfectly in tune regardless of how violently you use the whammy bar.

Community Experience“I love this design. Plays well. It's my first Floyd Rose bridge, and it takes a little while to get used to, but that's something anyone buying a guitar with a FR should be prepared for.”

• Poplar body with binding and gloss finish
• 1-piece maple thru-neck with laurel fretboard and shark-fin inlays
• Dual Jackson high-output humbuckers with volume and tone controls
• Gold hardware includes Floyd Rose tremolo and die-cast tuners

SpecsBody

• Body shape: Z
• Body type: Solidbody
• Body wood: Poplar
• Body finish: Gloss
• Orientation: Right handed

Neck

• Neck shape: X series
• Neck wood: 1-piece maple
• Joint: Neck-through
• Scale length: 25.5" 
• Truss rod: Standard
• Neck finish: Gloss

Fretboard

• Material: Laurel
• Radius: 12"–16" compound
• Fret size: Jumbo
• Number of frets: 24
• Inlays: Pearloid sharkfin
• Nut width: 1.687" (42.8 mm) locking

Pickups

• Configuration: HH
• Neck: Jackson high-output humbucker
• Bridge: Jackson high-output humbucker

Controls

• Control layout: Master volume, tone
• Pickup switch: 3-way

Hardware

• Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
• Bridge design: Floyd Rose Special Double-Locking tremolo (recessed)
• Tuning machines: Die-cast
• Color: Gold

Other

• Number of strings: 6 string
• Case: Sold separately
• Country of origin: Indonesia