Testimonials

Dana Olsen

Last weekend I played my pal Ray Panell's Kelley Strat type guitar, w/ stainless steel frets. It was the slinkiest, best feeling Strat I've ever played, bar none. It was strung w/ 11's - felt like my Strat w/ 9.5's. The VERY BEST PLAYING Strat I've ever played, and I've played a lot. Great job Tom, and Ray - you're STOKED to have such a great guitar!

 

Kyle Bur

This guitar was built in the summer of 2014 and is honestly the most toneful guitar I have ever played. Brand name high end custom shop guitars feel and sound like cheap plastic boxes when compared. Expect the highest quality and craftsmanship. Tom Kelley is a guitar building master.

 

Dylan Hale

Hey Tom, I'm sitting at home playing my strat, getting lost, and I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heartt for this incredible guitar. IT has become the greatest tool and most lethal weapon in my aresenal. Thank you.

 

Ethan Staus

Thank you for great work. It is truly amazing

 

Paul Chronopoulos

Thanks again Tom! I can't stop playing this guitar! Some noodling in Bb on the Kelley Tele.

 

Daniel Vasquez

I've been playing guitar most of my life and finding the right guitar for me has always been a never ending search. That was until I got my hands on a Kelley. I have played most strats out there, everything from custom shops to boutique makers but this is by far the closest thing to a vintage Fender I've ever seen! The second you hit a string you can feel the note vibrate through your entire body. The uniqueness, build quality, attention to detail, and overall playability have made this guitar a staple in my live shows. I am very excited to continue my musical path with this guitar and plan on working with Tom in the future for my next guitar!

 

John Jennings

I stopped into Guitar Bar last year and pulled a Kelley Guitar off the wall that go SO under my skin, so fast, I couldn't leave it there. Tom's guitars sound so amazing and feel like they've been played and loved for years. Amazing. Thanks Tom!