The Michael Kelly Forte Port Natural blends modern design with rich acoustic tone. Its solid spruce top and sapele back & sides deliver bright, resonant sound, while the upper-cutaway body allows easy access to higher frets. Featuring Port Technology and Fishman PreSys electronics, it’s ideal for unplugged or amplified performance. With a mahogany neck, Ovangkol fretboard, and Zero Pin Bridge, this versatile guitar combines playability, style, and projection.
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The Michael Kelly Forte Port Natural is a modern acoustic guitar designed for both comfort and performance. Its solid spruce top combined with sapele back and sides delivers a bright, resonant tone with rich midrange presence. The dramatic upper-cutaway body allows easy access to higher frets, making it perfect for lead playing and expressive fingerstyle work.
Featuring Michael Kelly’s Port Technology, the offset soundhole and special bracing maximize the soundboard’s vibration, providing enhanced resonance, sustain, and volume. The guitar also includes a Fishman PreSys electronics system with an under-saddle piezo pickup, letting you plug in and amplify your natural acoustic tone for live or recording applications.
The Forte Port balances style, playability, and innovation. Its mahogany neck, Ovangkol fretboard, and Zero Pin Bridge ensure smooth playability and quick string changes. Finished in a thin satin natural tone, this guitar is ideal for performers and studio players seeking a modern, versatile acoustic that projects beautifully both unplugged and amplified.
Michael Kelly Forte Port Natural Features