My first Kelly..

[Jim Shine]

My first Kelly has arrived! I wanted this thing so bad since I saw it at the Philly show. Thanks to Eric for cutting me a deal!

It is an '85 and it is the only Kelly I can find in the J0001-J1000 logs in transparent red. The hardware is pretty crusty. I will give it a work out after I clean and set it up. I just need to find a gold/brass Kahler trem arm and a gold or brass Jackson switch tip to make this complete.

[StukaJU87]

Re: My first Kelly..

Jim..CONGRATS!!! [img]graemlins/toast.gif[/img] I Love Kellys. SWEET!

[BK]

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[img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] Congratz! I want that Kelly so bad

[A. Pulver]

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I'd still take Kelly the check out girl over that 1.
Mmmmmmm
Kelly [img]graemlins/images/icons/tongue.gif[/img] ....................

[toejam]

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Very nice!! [img]graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

[xRR1x]

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nice [img]graemlins/headbang.gif[/img]

[Jim Shine]

Re: My first Kelly..

Thanks!

It cleaned up nicely. It has one high fret I am going to have to dress out, but thats okay. After intonating and setting it up, it sure plays great! It has factory Jackson pickups in it, which are kind of lacking, so I will be thinking of something else to throw in it.

I like how well the body shape balances. Its a little more comfortable than an Explorer.

Pulverizer, I stand corrected, this is my second Kelly [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

[charvel750]

Re: My first Kelly..

Jim, very nice one there! I love red with gold hardware. Is it a translucent red or solid? Well, I have a gold aftermarket Kahler trem arm, if you're interested in it, drop me an email. Also, JCF member "BeCalvert" sells the gold plated switch tips. And Carvin sells the all gold (except the switch tip) switch, complete with gold shaft and screws.

Joe
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[Jim Shine]

Re: My first Kelly..

Thanks Joe! I will inquire about the tip when I find him. I emailed Kevin Easton too, just incase. I will shoot you an email for an arm.

The guitar is translucent red, so you can see the woodgrain. I swear I can see some pearlescent or extremely fine metallic powder in the finish as well. It is either mixed in, or under the transparent red, so there is a very fine, almost need a magnifying glass to see it red metallic color going on. The 'wings' are nicely grained and run in a matching pattern, so they no doubt paid attention to match the two sides up.

[ July 18, 2003, 11:51 PM: Message edited by: Jim Shine ]

[taxistationary]

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[img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] Stunning!

[Steve]

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nice axe Jim !!! [img]graemlins/toast.gif[/img] //Steve

[jim belisario]

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Nice one Jim! You always find the good stuff. That's killer dude.
See my post. I need your help.

Jim

[Thoraby]

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Email me and I'll give you my adress. Then send that Kelly to ME!!!!!!!!!

j/k bro...

That's one sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet axe [img]graemlins/drool2.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/drool2.gif[/img]

[Manyaxes]

Re: My first Kelly..

I've been staring at that on Eric's websight for months now but he wanted too much for his Jackson's. Glad too see someone get it. That thing is SWEET!!!!!!!!!!! [img]graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

[Jim Shine]

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I got it for a real good price. I personally played it at the Philly show and that was what really made me want it (I felt it was worth the asking price at that point), but the deal he cut me made it a no brainer.