Kith Posted August 18, 2006 Report Share Posted August 18, 2006 (edited) well, I managed to save a little money and I decided I would like to get a new guitar with it. I have been keeping my eye on the Michael kelly guitars, especially the valor and hourglass models for a while now, but I have never actually played one. Guitar Player Magazine reviewed the valor custom, and said it was pretty good. I am just worried about it's upper fret access because it's neck is set so far into the body. The MK website said their bodies are made of solid mahogany, but I read a review on harmony central from someone who said his was laminated. I am also very interested in the Reverend warhawk electric, but i have never played one of those either. any help would be appreciated Thanks Edited August 18, 2006 by Kith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjhalsey Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 well, I managed to save a little money and I decided I would like to get a new guitar with it. I have been keeping my eye on the Michael kelly guitars, especially the valor and hourglass models for a while now, but I have never actually played one. Guitar Player Magazine reviewed the valor custom, and said it was pretty good. I am just worried about it's upper fret access because it's neck is set so far into the body. The MK website said their bodies are made of solid mahogany, but I read a review on harmony central from someone who said his was laminated. I am also very interested in the Reverend warhawk electric, but i have never played one of those either. any help would be appreciated Thanks I have several MK's and I love them. The build quality is fantastic. As far as a laminate, he or she might have been refering to the figured top which is 1/4 inch thick on both my patriots. The pickups in the older ones are ok but I always upgraded them with Vintage Vibes or Seymour Duncan's. The new customs have excellent pickups in them. They also have released a LTD verson with a spalted top and they will be releasing other with exotic tops. They are the best guitar for the money. JMHO -Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted August 20, 2006 Report Share Posted August 20, 2006 Reverend's rock. Great guitars. Probably one of the few guitars I'd buy sight unseen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kith Posted August 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 OK, one vote for each. anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammoth guitars Posted August 21, 2006 Report Share Posted August 21, 2006 (edited) Check out the Touchstone. Edited August 22, 2006 by mammoth guitars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kith Posted August 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2006 I think im sold on the Michael Kelly valor custom. now i just have to choose a color... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crafty Posted August 23, 2006 Report Share Posted August 23, 2006 I think im sold on the Michael Kelly valor custom. now i just have to choose a color... You really should try to locate and play one, or at least buy from a mail-order that has a return guarantee. I've played Revs and I know they're good guitars for me, but you could love or hate one too. Same for the MK. It's made in the same factory as the MusicMan-knockoff OLPs. Upper fret access looks like it may be a small issue on the MKV, but the top carve may be generous enough to allow good upper fret access. Like I said, try to try one out before you're totally committed to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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