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The guitar is available in both active and passive pickup design. The first model of the
Jackson Kelly to feature active pickups is the 'Jackson KEXMG', of the 'Jackson X Series' range. It features an active 'EMG 81' pickup in the bridge position, and an active 'EMG 85' in the neck position. In 2020
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Jackson pointed head-stock. The neck is generally of a very thin profile, featuring a standard 24 jumbo frets, a neck-thru design and is generally quite extended from the body. These factors grant the Kelly a very high level of play-ability, especially in
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genres such as heavy metal. The only exception to this is the 'JS32', an entry-level model that had a bolt-neck and dot style inlays, although the JS32 model now features
Sharkfin inlays. The PS6T of the Performer Series is a Bolt on 22 fret version of the Kelly.
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Blackouts. With exception to the KEXMG and Jeff Loomis signature, all other models contain passive pickups. The entry level 'JS32' features stock
Jackson pickups, whilst the more expensive models feature differing models of Seymour Duncan pickups.
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Jackson Kelly has been available in several formats over the years, some having been removed from production such as the Marty Friedman signature model, the Jackson KE1, and the 'Professional' series.
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