{"product_id":"patriot-instinct-sb-mod-shop-duncan-scorched-michael-kelly-guitars-stringed-instruments","title":"Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan Scorched Michael Kelly Guitars Stringed Instruments","description":"\u003ch1\u003eMichael Kelly Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan – Scorched Electric Guitar\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlim-body comfort. Premium woods. Eight pickup combinations. A striking Scorched finish built to stand out.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Michael Kelly Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan in Scorched is a premium 6-string electric guitar designed for players who want powerful humbucker tones, expanded pickup versatility and a comfortable slim-body design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt around a mahogany body with a high-gloss AAA quilted maple top, this single-cutaway guitar combines classic-inspired construction with modern playability and an exceptionally flexible electronics package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart are two Seymour Duncan JB Model humbuckers paired with individual coil-split switches. Combined with the 3-way pickup selector, this gives players \u003cstrong\u003eeight different pickup configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e from one guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMove from full-bodied humbucker power to brighter split-coil textures without changing instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a set mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, Modern C profile, Grover tuners and Tune-O-Matic\/string-through bridge, and the Patriot Instinct becomes a versatile instrument for the stage, studio and everyday playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes the Patriot Instinct SB Different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSB stands for Slim Body\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Kelly reduces the mahogany body depth to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1.25 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a thinner and lighter-feeling instrument while retaining the solid-body construction and tonal foundation of 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differences in grain and figuring—giving each guitar its own visual personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDual Seymour Duncan JB Model Humbuckers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan is equipped with \u003cstrong\u003etwo Seymour Duncan JB Model humbucking pickups\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese high-output pickups provide a strong foundation for everything from articulate clean tones to saturated rock leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the full humbuckers when you want greater body, output and punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThen engage the individual coil splits when you want a leaner, brighter pickup character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat versatility makes the guitar useful across rock, blues, country, pop, alternative, worship, jazz-inspired playing and other styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEight Pickup Combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where the Patriot Instinct SB becomes 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open split-coil character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd because the neck and bridge pickups have their own switches, you can combine different configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, use a full bridge humbucker with a split neck pickup—or reverse the combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is especially useful for guitarists who cover multiple styles during the same performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMahogany Body\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the figured maple top is a \u003cstrong\u003emahogany body\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahogany has long been used in electric-guitar construction for its strong midrange character, resonance and sustain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere, Michael Kelly combines that traditional material with the thinner SB profile to create an instrument designed around both tone and playing comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSet Mahogany Neck\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Patriot 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The mahogany body is approximately 1.25\" thick, helping reduce bulk and weight compared with a thicker traditional body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pickups are in the Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis version uses \u003cstrong\u003etwo Seymour Duncan JB Model humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e—one in the neck position and one at the bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have coil splitting?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Each humbucker has its own dedicated coil-split mini-toggle switch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many pickup combinations does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 3-way selector and independent coil splits provide \u003cstrong\u003eeight different pickup configurations\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does coil splitting do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoil splitting changes a humbucker from using both of its coils to using a reduced coil configuration, producing a brighter and leaner tonal character compared with the full humbucker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it good for rock?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Seymour Duncan JB Model is a high-output humbucker well suited to driven guitar sounds, while the coil-split options expand the guitar into cleaner and brighter territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a set-neck guitar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The mahogany neck uses set-neck construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the scale length?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Patriot Instinct SB uses a 24.75\" \/ 628mm scale length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many frets does it have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has 22 medium-jumbo frets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have Grover tuners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Grover tuning machines are standard equipment on this model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Scorched finish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScorched is the visual finish applied over the guitar's figured AAA quilted maple top, creating a dramatic high-gloss appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill every Scorched guitar look exactly the same?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Because quilted maple is a natural wood material, the exact grain and figuring can vary between individual instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSlimmer Body. 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