Forte Port X-Natural, Demo Special

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  • Forte Port X-Natural, Demo Special - Natural

About this Forte Port X-Natural, Demo Special

This is being offered at a special price here on our Outlet sale because it has been our store demo model. It is brand new, but you might see a few clues that this guitar has been lovingly played. You can save $$ on this new acoustic.

Special offer only available here at MichaelKellyGuitars.com.

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Integrated Fishman Electronics

The active amplification system by Fishman® 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.

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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 new approach to acoustic guitars. This has culminated with the development of the new Port Technology. At the core of this innovation is an offset soundhole approach coupled with an all new bracing design. Traditional soundhole placement interrupts a potentially potent “soundboard” area located between the neck and the bridge. By relocating the soundhole, Michael Kelly was able to bring this area to life, providing a louder and more resonate overall top performance. This performance enhancement is especially evident on models with integrated electronics where the added resonance collaborates with the bridge mounted piezo for undeniably better results.

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Forte Port X-Natural, Demo Special

The Forte Port X starts with the Michael Kelly Port Technology. This fine-tuned combination of bracing and an offset soundhole placement works great with this all quilt maple body. Available in two distinctive colors.

Easily amplify your Port X thanks to the included active Fishman electronics system. Control the volume and adjust the tone with two onboard controls, located in the soundhole. Discrete, but very easy to use and all without any holes cut into the side of the instrument.


  • OU160 Natural

SPECIFICATIONS

Body

  • Top: Quilted Maple
  • Back Material: Quilt Maple
  • Side Material: Quilt Maple
  • Binding: Black Triple Ply

Neck

  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Fretboard: Rosewood
  • Fretboard Radius: 12 Inch / 30.48 cm
  • Number of Frets: 20
  • Inlays: Forte Celtic Knot 12th fret custom inlay with Mini Dots
  • Headstock: Quilt Maple
  • Scale Length 25.5 in / 647.7 mm
  • Truss Rod Type Dual Action
  • Neck Profile Comfort C
  • Nut Material: Fast Black Nylon
  • Nut Type: Standard
  • Nut Width: 1 11/16" / 43 mm
  • Strings: D'Addario EXP16 Coated Phosphor Bronze, Light, 12-53

Electronics

  • Electronics: Discrete Fishman Sonitone Active System

Hardware

  • Hardware Finish: Black
  • Bridge Type: Michael Kelly Bridge

Notes

  • Special "Port" offset soundhole placement with Port bracing to enhance top resonance
  • Extreme cutaway body shape that provides enhanced access to upper frets and great balance

California Proposition 65 Warning

Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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