Neck is straight & truss rod works fine. [3], The SG Melody Maker alongside the rest of the SG line was discontinued and replaced by the short-lived SG 100, 200 and 250 of 1972, quickly replaced by the more traditional SG I, II, and III. Super Clean 1960 Gibson Melody Maker single cutaway with original case & strap, Super Clean 1959 Gibson Melody Maker wide pickup model with original case, Gibson Melody Maker 1960 Sunburst Seymour Duncan Pickup Relic Plenty Of Mojo, 1961 Gibson Melody Maker single cut away nice wide neck Sunburst. The Melody Maker double-cutaway model was revived in 1977 until 1983. In 1986, Gibson issued a Melody Maker with a single-cutaway body.
Not only do they make many of the most iconic solidbody electric guitars of all time - the Les Paul, the SG, the Flying V - but they also produce classic hollowbody and semi-hollowbody models and some of the most iconic acoustic guitars on the planet. [2] Rare examples were made to order in other custom Gibson colors e.g. A Sweetwater Sales Engineer will get back to you shortly. From its inception it had a thin slab-style mahogany body and a glued in one-piece mahogany set neck. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Only 243 melody makers left the factory in 1960 and only half that number with big pickup. These pickups, based on the original pickups of the Gibson ES-125, use Fender-style Alnico slug magnets as opposed to the usual bar magnets. It also followed design changes similar to the Les Paul Junior with the introduction of a rounded double-cutaway body in 1961, and then an SG-style body in 1963. And while long-gone favorites like Manny's Music (New York) and Black Market Music (San Francisco) came up again and again, there were even more current shops topping readers' favorites list. Then you'll have a guitar with no issuesmuch easier to sell for what you deserve to get out of it. It's not a high-end case nor is it in great shape, but the key here is that it's original. We also have access to all the latest Gibson hardware, and the Sweetwater Guitar Repair Shop has upgraded countless guitars with their top-of-the-line humbuckers, classic P-90s, and more. Sign up for news from vintageandrare, get special featured product offers, industry insights and find vintage instruments. Comes with a 60s Gibson soft case that we provided. Sign up and subscribe our newsletter to get news update about us. [4] All the electronics, from the small "Fender style" single-coil pickups to the cable jack, were assembled on the pickguard and installed in a rout in the front of the body. Full sound. pre-owned guitar, bass or amplifier we have had for sale. We carry a huge selection of vintage electric guitars, rare acoustic guitars and other vintage guitars made by Fender, Guild, Gibson, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Martin and many others. Our Sales Engineers are a world-class team of music gear experts whose sole job is to provide you with helpful advice and unparalleled service completely free of charge. It's not a high-end case, but original is the key word here. In 2011 Gibson released the Flying V Melody Maker, Explorer Melody Maker, SG Melody Maker and the Les Paul Melody Maker. Sweetwater Sales Engineers help you buy music gear with confidence. The Gibson All American II was built in the mid-1990s as part of the company's "All American" line which also included The Hawk and The Paul II. Password Our guitars are fully guaranteed. This Instrument is part of the Cream City Music used (Clear the check box if you're on a shared computer). 6 pounds 9 ounces, its light with the stronger pickup and big neck, Brazilian fretboard with one changed dot inlay. See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners! The Les Paul Melody Maker also differed from other Les Paul submodels in the width of the neck and the length of the heel. Cream City Music will buy a single piece or an entire Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple promotional financing. The single original bridge pickup sounds wonderful with a nice output, reading 7.3K. Excellent condition, plenty of fret life left. Throughout the rest of the guitar there are signs of mild play wear - various minor nicks, dents & dings; surface scratches & mild weather checking. The dual pickup configuration was discontinued in 2008 and is now considered a collectors item on eBay[12]. Two humbucking pickup models with two thumb switches were also made but are hard to find. 1999 - Martin - D-45 SS Stephen Stills Signatur 1956 - Gibson - Les Paul Junior Guitar & Amp Set. Get Directions | In 2014, the Melody Maker name was reused for a new Les Paul variant. Cheap to produce and popular with the emerging rock 'n' roll scene, Gibson made thousands of them in the 1960s. These guitars came just in time for the birth of Punk and early Alternative artists, who embraced the simplicity and affordability of the "student instruments" new and vintage, the most notable being Joan Jett for whom the Melody Maker became her signature. Cool guitar! 2020's - Gibson - Collectors Choice 'Gruhn Burs 2010 - Gibson - Melody Maker Slash Alnico II Pro, 2003 - Gibson - Les Paul Studio By Rick Garcia. I'm 72 and retired now, and played it some when I was very young. Sweetwater's 2-year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty gives you extra peace of mind at no extra cost. Lightspeed. VG+, OSSC, $2,695. If you are a fellow musician, investor, or collector, you are sure to find a top quality guitar to spark your interest at Gary's Classic Guitars. It differs from the standard model by having a single burstbucker 3 humbucker pickup, an ebony fretboard and a double-cutaway body in white with a black vinyl pickguard. The affordable Melody Maker became Gibson's best-selling solidbody guitar by the mid-1960s. This is one of the more affordable vintage Gibson guitars.
Like both the original Melody Maker and the original Junior, the Les Paul Melody Maker featured dot inlays as fretboard markers and did not have a cap on its top. Single-ply black pickguard with Melody Maker logo still intact. With a period-correct pickguard housing a special design singlecoil pickup, a vintage-style wraparound tailpiece, rounded neck profile, and slim, light body, the Melody Maker is an unbelievable value for players of all ages, styles, and skill levels. All Photos and Text 2001 - 2022 Copyright Willie's Guitars. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. bass, or amplifier? The CEO of Gibson said in reference to the new Melody Maker that it could "almost be considered a reissue of a 1959 Gibson Melody Maker." The Melody Maker was returned to the Gibson line as a sub-model of the Les Paul model. Lore Reverse Soundscape Generator from Walrus Audio. Featured dealers I'd suggest getting the tone knob fixed before you sell the guitar. Gary's Classic Guitars offers the finest in vintage guitars and rare guitars. It had one humbucking pickup, Grover tuners, a Tune-O-Matic bridge, and a stop tailpiece. I believe it's somewhere around a 1960s model, but I'm not sure. Options on the Melody Maker included two pickups on the Melody Maker "D" model and a short-scale 3/4 neck. All right reserved. Thank you for your request. Bacon, T. "The Ultimate Guitar Book" p. 88 Dorling Kindersley Limited, 1991, Epiphone Coronet, Wilshire, and Crestwoods, "Instrument Archive - Rory Gallagher | The Official Website", Vintage Gibson Guitar - Gibson Melody Maker, "Blue Book of Electric Guitars Sixth Edition - Gibson Electric Guitars and Basses", Gibson Electric Guitars - Discontinued Models, "Gibson Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker", "Super Colliders: Deerhoof's Ed Rodriguez and John Dieterich", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gibson_Melody_Maker&oldid=1096732124, Articles with dead external links from January 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Sunburst, Fire Engine Red, Pelham Blue, Sparkling Burgundy, Walnut, This page was last edited on 6 July 2022, at 08:44. ", Trash or Treasure: 1960 Gibson Melody Maker, Will Ray's Bottom Feeder: 1960 Gibson Melody Maker Single , Gibson Introduces New Melody Maker Les Paul, SG, Explorer, and , Vintage Vault: 1968 Gibson Melody Maker Bass | Premier Guitar , Freeman Vines and the Hanging Tree Guitars - Premier Guitar , The Gibson Melody Maker - The Unique Guitar Blog , Guitar of the Day: 1960 Gibson Melody Maker | Norman's Rare , Helmer's How-Tos: 8 Steps to Float Your Strat Trem, Phil Collen on What Your Vibrato Says About Your Ego, First Look: Eastwood Black Box Pedal Series, Mojo Hand FX Introduces the Octaverse Reverse Octave Delay, FareesThe Saharan 6-Stringers Visionary 'Blindsight', GALLERY: 20 Coolest Guitar Stores in the US - Volume 1, Top 10 Acoustic Guitars: Rig Rundown Best-Ofs, Mod Garage: The Alternative Brent Mason Telecaster Wiring, Fjord Fuzz Aims to Usher in a Psych RevolutionIn More Ways Than One, Way Huge Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Revamped Red Llama Overdrive MkIII, Hooked: Tamino on Soundgarden's "Limo Wreck". The low offer on your Melody Maker shows how important it is to do your research when buying or selling a guitar, especially if it's something that's been sitting in a closet for several years and may have appreciated in value. Gain access to our Dealers Collective and interact with other members of V&R. Your guitar is a 1960 Melody Maker. Hand selected from all across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear. All rights reserved. We play them all! Pots date to '59 & all electronics are in good working condition. This one all stock (yes tuners too) with big 59 neck, original wrap around bridge and one piece Honduran mahogany body. It's fairly stable & quite playable. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products. Learn More. Body: Single cutaway, solid mahogany body with sunburst finish top. The guitar is offered in satin finishes and is one of the most economical Gibson guitars in recent years. Our mission is to establish and develop the ultimate network/community designed for enthusiasts and retailers of vintage, rare and antique musical instruments, as well as an online network for dedicated builders of fine instruments. Gibson first introduced the solidbody Les Paul guitar in 1952, and it quickly became very popular.
$2,250.00, Sunburst, thin body, maple neck and fretboard with dot inlays, big fat neck, dual pickups, three-way selector switch, cool, knobs and pickguard, no issues and plays ok. Comes with the Doing business with your colleagues has never been easier. Every guitar we sell has been thoroughly inspected to ensure top quality condition. It's in good condition for its age, and everything works except the tone knob. We compiled the 20 most mentioned stores and quickly realized there were too many great photos we'd have to cut in order to get them all in one gallery. A local music store offered me $450, but I don't know if this is a fair price or not. They are limited edition and the colours available are Blue, Satin White and Ebony. [11] It offered a mixture of traditional Melody Maker features (straight-sided headstock, white button tuners, jack positioned on the top) and traditional Les Paul Junior features (bridge-mounted dogear P-90 pickup, Junior-style control mounting and pattern). 1 9/16" nut width; 23" scale length. Sign up for mypageGet your own account. This single-cut variant uses the thinner body of the Les Paul Custom Lite, with a carved maple top, and a satin nitrocellulose finish. collection with up to $500,000 paid same-day for your gear. Copyright 2022 Cream City Music. These upgrades along with their still set-neck construction put these guitars slightly higher in price than their bolt-on neck replacements, but still very much affordable. Free trial, The most viewed products Used Vintage Gibson Melody Maker 3/4 Sunburst 1959. Most all 59 melody makers had the big pickup. The body was standard single-cutaway Melody Maker and presumably leftovers of the 1986 run. [3], From 1959 to 1964 the finish was a sunburst, from 1964 to 1965 it was cherry, from 1966 on the "SG" Melody Maker it was fire engine red or pelham blue, in 1967 red was replaced by sparkling burgundy and walnut became an option from 1968. The Les Paul with a Backup Output Jack? The latest arrivals Electronics: "Fat" single coil bridge pickgup with black cover - 6.88K ohms. Let me start by saying that it's a smart move to find out what your guitar is really worth before you consider selling it. It also incorporates a maple neck with a 50's rounded profile, a full-size Les Paul headstock with a "Melody Maker" truss rod cover, and two P-90S pickups. It was expensive, however, and plans were already underway by the end of 1953 to produce a more affordable model called the Les Paul Junior. 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 - Powered by
We've left this page up for reference only. Nice dark 2-tone sunburst, and from that era at Gibson where every last surface is bursted - top, back, sides, back of neck, top, back and sides of headstock, Large selection of products and fast shipping. $4,500.00, Bends 3 strings, 7 lbs 14 oz, Tobacco Sunburst, Alder body, 22 fret maple neck, truss rod at headstock, mild relic, Fender vintage style locking tuners, HyperionTone solderless harness, custom audio taper CTS pots Featured products Feel free to call us toll free at (800) 222-4700, Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-8, and Sat 9-7 Eastern. [8] It was inspired by the original Melody Maker, but differed from it in having chrome tuners, no scratchplate, controls rear-mounted in the traditional Gibson solid-body style, and a bridge/vibrola unit.[9]. All Orders Placed Before 3PM EST Qualify For Free Same Day Shipping.
Based on your guitar's conditionwhich appears to be 90 percent (excellent)it's currently worth between $1,300 and $1,650. While money talks and a lot of guitar owners might be quick to action, it's important to be informed about the assets you have so you can make the best financial decision. Originally introduced as a student model, much like the Les Paul Junior, the Melody Maker became a player's favorite for its light weight, comfortable neck, and great tone. The affordable Melody Maker became Gibson's best-selling solidbody guitar by the mid-1960s. [2] The body style was changed again in 1966 to that of the Gibson SG. Weather checking over the entire body, nice finish smooth. Put your favorites instruments on your watch list. The original Gibson Melody Maker was first launched in 1959 and discontinued in 1971. Contact Us, 254 Cleveland Avenue South St. Paul MN 55105 | phone: (651) 699-1913 | email: info@williesguitars.com [5], From 1959 until 1961,[2] the Melody Maker had a single cutaway slab body style similar to the early Les Paul Junior model but thinner. This Gibson Melody Maker is in excellent shape and probably worth at least three times. Upgrade bridge, original in case but it is broken. Inverness Green.[7]. $650.00, phone: (651) 699-1913 Gibson couldnt make this guitar today for under $5000. A ballpark value and any other information about this guitar would be appreciated. Gibson Melody Maker - Reissue of a classic! The Melody Maker was essentially a budget version of the Les Paul Junior with a thinner body, a narrow headstock without the wings, and a thinner pickup with no pole pieces. More than likely, the potentiometer is bad and needs replacing, but that's an inexpensive repair. Something went wrong. $3,500.00, Set-neck 5-string electric bass, mahogany body with walnut top and maple veneer accent, 5-piece maple neck with 4 walnut veneers, ebony fingerboard, dual truss rods, sealed gold Alembic-branded Gotoh tuners, brass Copyright 2022 G & A Music , From beginners to rock stars, millions of music makers rely on our Sales Engineers' expertise to help achieve their musical goals. We not only sell rare guitars, but we buy them as well. Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. Cancel. Initially virtually identical to the double cut Melody Makers, these guitars eventually developed an asymmetrical body with a slightly larger upper horn with the Olympic Special, and a higher-end model which shared a body with the later Epiphone Coronet, Wilshire, and Crestwoods called the Olympic Double. All feature a humbucker and 1 volume knob, at a MSRP of $829us. By the late 1950s, the Les Paul Junior was outselling all other Les Paul models combined, and Gibson took note of how well Fender's budget-model Musicmaster was doing. EX-, these are rather rare as the stronger output large pickup was only made for 18 months. Beautiful rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Everything you love about Sweetwater in the palm of your hand. Don't let someone try to convince you that your treasure is actually trash. [13] There is now also a "Blackheart" version of this guitar introduced in 2010. It also features a kill switch in place of a pickup selector. At the same time of the Melody Maker, Gibson's then sister brand Epiphone made a version of the guitar named the Olympic. [2], Though Gibson stopped production of the Melody Maker in 1971, they continued manufacturing the classic single cut and double cut melody maker body style at various points throughout the years.[6]. Fun size. We can tell this by the single-cutaway body that was only produced between 1959 and 1961, and the 0 53XX" serial number. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The All American line was discontinued in 1998.[10]. Original hang tags in the case. A quick glance at the Melody Maker shows the similarity in design to the timeless Les Paul. See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. [13] It retails for $839. In essence we are a gateway to vintage, rare and hand & custom built musical equipment, an easy-to-use tool and internet resource for dealers, builders, buyers and enthusiasts. I forgot my username or password, Keep me signed in. The case is a little rough, but still very usable. In 1959, Gibson introduced the Melody Maker sans any mention of the Les Paul name on the guitar. It's always fun when a guitar ends up being worth more than you thought, making it a true gem! Sorry, the Gibson Melody Maker - Satin Vintage Sunburst is no longer available. Gibson's Melody Maker was the ultimate guitar for beginners in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Neck: Mahogany neck with cream side-dots.
Not only do they make many of the most iconic solidbody electric guitars of all time - the Les Paul, the SG, the Flying V - but they also produce classic hollowbody and semi-hollowbody models and some of the most iconic acoustic guitars on the planet. [2] Rare examples were made to order in other custom Gibson colors e.g. A Sweetwater Sales Engineer will get back to you shortly. From its inception it had a thin slab-style mahogany body and a glued in one-piece mahogany set neck. Oops, looks like you forgot something. Only 243 melody makers left the factory in 1960 and only half that number with big pickup. These pickups, based on the original pickups of the Gibson ES-125, use Fender-style Alnico slug magnets as opposed to the usual bar magnets. It also followed design changes similar to the Les Paul Junior with the introduction of a rounded double-cutaway body in 1961, and then an SG-style body in 1963. And while long-gone favorites like Manny's Music (New York) and Black Market Music (San Francisco) came up again and again, there were even more current shops topping readers' favorites list. Then you'll have a guitar with no issuesmuch easier to sell for what you deserve to get out of it. It's not a high-end case nor is it in great shape, but the key here is that it's original. We also have access to all the latest Gibson hardware, and the Sweetwater Guitar Repair Shop has upgraded countless guitars with their top-of-the-line humbuckers, classic P-90s, and more. Sign up for news from vintageandrare, get special featured product offers, industry insights and find vintage instruments. Comes with a 60s Gibson soft case that we provided. Sign up and subscribe our newsletter to get news update about us. [4] All the electronics, from the small "Fender style" single-coil pickups to the cable jack, were assembled on the pickguard and installed in a rout in the front of the body. Full sound. pre-owned guitar, bass or amplifier we have had for sale. We carry a huge selection of vintage electric guitars, rare acoustic guitars and other vintage guitars made by Fender, Guild, Gibson, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Martin and many others. Our Sales Engineers are a world-class team of music gear experts whose sole job is to provide you with helpful advice and unparalleled service completely free of charge. It's not a high-end case, but original is the key word here. In 2011 Gibson released the Flying V Melody Maker, Explorer Melody Maker, SG Melody Maker and the Les Paul Melody Maker. Sweetwater Sales Engineers help you buy music gear with confidence. The Gibson All American II was built in the mid-1990s as part of the company's "All American" line which also included The Hawk and The Paul II. Password Our guitars are fully guaranteed. This Instrument is part of the Cream City Music used (Clear the check box if you're on a shared computer). 6 pounds 9 ounces, its light with the stronger pickup and big neck, Brazilian fretboard with one changed dot inlay. See giveaway details & rules or check out our past winners! The Les Paul Melody Maker also differed from other Les Paul submodels in the width of the neck and the length of the heel. Cream City Music will buy a single piece or an entire Now is the perfect time to get the gear you want with simple promotional financing. The single original bridge pickup sounds wonderful with a nice output, reading 7.3K. Excellent condition, plenty of fret life left. Throughout the rest of the guitar there are signs of mild play wear - various minor nicks, dents & dings; surface scratches & mild weather checking. The dual pickup configuration was discontinued in 2008 and is now considered a collectors item on eBay[12]. Two humbucking pickup models with two thumb switches were also made but are hard to find. 1999 - Martin - D-45 SS Stephen Stills Signatur 1956 - Gibson - Les Paul Junior Guitar & Amp Set. Get Directions | In 2014, the Melody Maker name was reused for a new Les Paul variant. Cheap to produce and popular with the emerging rock 'n' roll scene, Gibson made thousands of them in the 1960s. These guitars came just in time for the birth of Punk and early Alternative artists, who embraced the simplicity and affordability of the "student instruments" new and vintage, the most notable being Joan Jett for whom the Melody Maker became her signature. Cool guitar! 2020's - Gibson - Collectors Choice 'Gruhn Burs 2010 - Gibson - Melody Maker Slash Alnico II Pro, 2003 - Gibson - Les Paul Studio By Rick Garcia. I'm 72 and retired now, and played it some when I was very young. Sweetwater's 2-year Total Confidence Coverage Warranty gives you extra peace of mind at no extra cost. Lightspeed. VG+, OSSC, $2,695. If you are a fellow musician, investor, or collector, you are sure to find a top quality guitar to spark your interest at Gary's Classic Guitars. It differs from the standard model by having a single burstbucker 3 humbucker pickup, an ebony fretboard and a double-cutaway body in white with a black vinyl pickguard. The affordable Melody Maker became Gibson's best-selling solidbody guitar by the mid-1960s. This is one of the more affordable vintage Gibson guitars.
Like both the original Melody Maker and the original Junior, the Les Paul Melody Maker featured dot inlays as fretboard markers and did not have a cap on its top. Single-ply black pickguard with Melody Maker logo still intact. With a period-correct pickguard housing a special design singlecoil pickup, a vintage-style wraparound tailpiece, rounded neck profile, and slim, light body, the Melody Maker is an unbelievable value for players of all ages, styles, and skill levels. All Photos and Text 2001 - 2022 Copyright Willie's Guitars. Your purchases also help protect forests, including trees traditionally used to make instruments. bass, or amplifier? The CEO of Gibson said in reference to the new Melody Maker that it could "almost be considered a reissue of a 1959 Gibson Melody Maker." The Melody Maker was returned to the Gibson line as a sub-model of the Les Paul model. Lore Reverse Soundscape Generator from Walrus Audio. Featured dealers I'd suggest getting the tone knob fixed before you sell the guitar. Gary's Classic Guitars offers the finest in vintage guitars and rare guitars. It had one humbucking pickup, Grover tuners, a Tune-O-Matic bridge, and a stop tailpiece. I believe it's somewhere around a 1960s model, but I'm not sure. Options on the Melody Maker included two pickups on the Melody Maker "D" model and a short-scale 3/4 neck. All right reserved. Thank you for your request. Bacon, T. "The Ultimate Guitar Book" p. 88 Dorling Kindersley Limited, 1991, Epiphone Coronet, Wilshire, and Crestwoods, "Instrument Archive - Rory Gallagher | The Official Website", Vintage Gibson Guitar - Gibson Melody Maker, "Blue Book of Electric Guitars Sixth Edition - Gibson Electric Guitars and Basses", Gibson Electric Guitars - Discontinued Models, "Gibson Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker", "Super Colliders: Deerhoof's Ed Rodriguez and John Dieterich", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gibson_Melody_Maker&oldid=1096732124, Articles with dead external links from January 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Pages using multiple image with auto scaled images, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Sunburst, Fire Engine Red, Pelham Blue, Sparkling Burgundy, Walnut, This page was last edited on 6 July 2022, at 08:44. ", Trash or Treasure: 1960 Gibson Melody Maker, Will Ray's Bottom Feeder: 1960 Gibson Melody Maker Single , Gibson Introduces New Melody Maker Les Paul, SG, Explorer, and , Vintage Vault: 1968 Gibson Melody Maker Bass | Premier Guitar , Freeman Vines and the Hanging Tree Guitars - Premier Guitar , The Gibson Melody Maker - The Unique Guitar Blog , Guitar of the Day: 1960 Gibson Melody Maker | Norman's Rare , Helmer's How-Tos: 8 Steps to Float Your Strat Trem, Phil Collen on What Your Vibrato Says About Your Ego, First Look: Eastwood Black Box Pedal Series, Mojo Hand FX Introduces the Octaverse Reverse Octave Delay, FareesThe Saharan 6-Stringers Visionary 'Blindsight', GALLERY: 20 Coolest Guitar Stores in the US - Volume 1, Top 10 Acoustic Guitars: Rig Rundown Best-Ofs, Mod Garage: The Alternative Brent Mason Telecaster Wiring, Fjord Fuzz Aims to Usher in a Psych RevolutionIn More Ways Than One, Way Huge Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Revamped Red Llama Overdrive MkIII, Hooked: Tamino on Soundgarden's "Limo Wreck". The low offer on your Melody Maker shows how important it is to do your research when buying or selling a guitar, especially if it's something that's been sitting in a closet for several years and may have appreciated in value. Gain access to our Dealers Collective and interact with other members of V&R. Your guitar is a 1960 Melody Maker. Hand selected from all across the globe, each brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the world of music gear. All rights reserved. We play them all! Pots date to '59 & all electronics are in good working condition. This one all stock (yes tuners too) with big 59 neck, original wrap around bridge and one piece Honduran mahogany body. It's fairly stable & quite playable. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products. Learn More. Body: Single cutaway, solid mahogany body with sunburst finish top. The guitar is offered in satin finishes and is one of the most economical Gibson guitars in recent years. Our mission is to establish and develop the ultimate network/community designed for enthusiasts and retailers of vintage, rare and antique musical instruments, as well as an online network for dedicated builders of fine instruments. Gibson first introduced the solidbody Les Paul guitar in 1952, and it quickly became very popular.
$2,250.00, Sunburst, thin body, maple neck and fretboard with dot inlays, big fat neck, dual pickups, three-way selector switch, cool, knobs and pickguard, no issues and plays ok. Comes with the Doing business with your colleagues has never been easier. Every guitar we sell has been thoroughly inspected to ensure top quality condition. It's in good condition for its age, and everything works except the tone knob. We compiled the 20 most mentioned stores and quickly realized there were too many great photos we'd have to cut in order to get them all in one gallery. A local music store offered me $450, but I don't know if this is a fair price or not. They are limited edition and the colours available are Blue, Satin White and Ebony. [11] It offered a mixture of traditional Melody Maker features (straight-sided headstock, white button tuners, jack positioned on the top) and traditional Les Paul Junior features (bridge-mounted dogear P-90 pickup, Junior-style control mounting and pattern). 1 9/16" nut width; 23" scale length. Sign up for mypageGet your own account. This single-cut variant uses the thinner body of the Les Paul Custom Lite, with a carved maple top, and a satin nitrocellulose finish. collection with up to $500,000 paid same-day for your gear. Copyright 2022 Cream City Music. These upgrades along with their still set-neck construction put these guitars slightly higher in price than their bolt-on neck replacements, but still very much affordable. Free trial, The most viewed products Used Vintage Gibson Melody Maker 3/4 Sunburst 1959. Most all 59 melody makers had the big pickup. The body was standard single-cutaway Melody Maker and presumably leftovers of the 1986 run. [3], From 1959 to 1964 the finish was a sunburst, from 1964 to 1965 it was cherry, from 1966 on the "SG" Melody Maker it was fire engine red or pelham blue, in 1967 red was replaced by sparkling burgundy and walnut became an option from 1968. The Les Paul with a Backup Output Jack? The latest arrivals Electronics: "Fat" single coil bridge pickgup with black cover - 6.88K ohms. Let me start by saying that it's a smart move to find out what your guitar is really worth before you consider selling it. It also incorporates a maple neck with a 50's rounded profile, a full-size Les Paul headstock with a "Melody Maker" truss rod cover, and two P-90S pickups. It was expensive, however, and plans were already underway by the end of 1953 to produce a more affordable model called the Les Paul Junior. 5501 U.S. Hwy 30 W, Fort Wayne, IN 46818 - Powered by
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, "We asked PG readers what is the coolest guitar shop they've been to in the US. Guitar weighs 5 lbs 15.1 oz. (800) 222-4700. The strings ran from a straight-sided simplification of the traditional Gibson headstock at one end to a wraparound bridge/tailpiece unit at the other. While we carry a large selection of acoustic and electric guitars in our vintage guitar shop, we also carry specialties like mandolins and banjos. The 7/8 wide pickup makes it special. Please enter your username, and you will recieve a new password for your account. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. Buying music gear can be complicated, but your Sweetwater Sales Engineer is here to help. Sign up now! & vintage gear archive, a history of every The All American II featured two high output single coil pickups creating a tonality similar to a hotrodded telecaster than a typical Gibson instrument. It has had many body shape variations since its conception in 1959. Enter before August 11, 2022. In 2008 Gibson released the Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker. Master volume & tone controls with black "top hat" knobs. Plus, what the longtime Def Leppard guitarist found he has in common with Satriani, Petrucci, Page, Beck, and May. From our online Guitar Gallery that allows you to see and select the exact instrument you want to our 55-point Inspection process and our in-house guitar techs, we take the guesswork out of buying your next guitar online. It also appears that you have the original alligator-skin-style case. Follow this product to see new listings in your Feed! Become a partner A Sweetwater Sales Engineer will get back to you shortly. Wrap-around bridge with nickel hardware. The latest builders A 3/4-sized Melody Maker debuted the same year as well. So many of these were raided for the bridge or other parts finding a factory original one is getting hard to find. The Melody Maker was produced through 1970 before it was rebranded as the SG-100/SG-200/SG-250 series. I'm hoping you can provide me some information about my Gibson Melody Maker guitar. Built by Digital Edison. Upgrade, downgrade, cancel at any time. Colloquially known as the SG Melody Maker, it gained the SG's pointed "horns", while a large white scratchplate and white pickup covers replaced the black. Orangewood Guitars Oliver Acoustic Giveaway!We've left this page up for reference only. Nice dark 2-tone sunburst, and from that era at Gibson where every last surface is bursted - top, back, sides, back of neck, top, back and sides of headstock, Large selection of products and fast shipping. $4,500.00, Bends 3 strings, 7 lbs 14 oz, Tobacco Sunburst, Alder body, 22 fret maple neck, truss rod at headstock, mild relic, Fender vintage style locking tuners, HyperionTone solderless harness, custom audio taper CTS pots Featured products Feel free to call us toll free at (800) 222-4700, Mon-Thu 9-9, Fri 9-8, and Sat 9-7 Eastern. [8] It was inspired by the original Melody Maker, but differed from it in having chrome tuners, no scratchplate, controls rear-mounted in the traditional Gibson solid-body style, and a bridge/vibrola unit.[9]. All Orders Placed Before 3PM EST Qualify For Free Same Day Shipping.
Based on your guitar's conditionwhich appears to be 90 percent (excellent)it's currently worth between $1,300 and $1,650. While money talks and a lot of guitar owners might be quick to action, it's important to be informed about the assets you have so you can make the best financial decision. Originally introduced as a student model, much like the Les Paul Junior, the Melody Maker became a player's favorite for its light weight, comfortable neck, and great tone. The affordable Melody Maker became Gibson's best-selling solidbody guitar by the mid-1960s. [2] The body style was changed again in 1966 to that of the Gibson SG. Weather checking over the entire body, nice finish smooth. Put your favorites instruments on your watch list. The original Gibson Melody Maker was first launched in 1959 and discontinued in 1971. Contact Us, 254 Cleveland Avenue South St. Paul MN 55105 | phone: (651) 699-1913 | email: info@williesguitars.com [5], From 1959 until 1961,[2] the Melody Maker had a single cutaway slab body style similar to the early Les Paul Junior model but thinner. This Gibson Melody Maker is in excellent shape and probably worth at least three times. Upgrade bridge, original in case but it is broken. Inverness Green.[7]. $650.00, phone: (651) 699-1913 Gibson couldnt make this guitar today for under $5000. A ballpark value and any other information about this guitar would be appreciated. Gibson Melody Maker - Reissue of a classic! The Melody Maker was essentially a budget version of the Les Paul Junior with a thinner body, a narrow headstock without the wings, and a thinner pickup with no pole pieces. More than likely, the potentiometer is bad and needs replacing, but that's an inexpensive repair. Something went wrong. $3,500.00, Set-neck 5-string electric bass, mahogany body with walnut top and maple veneer accent, 5-piece maple neck with 4 walnut veneers, ebony fingerboard, dual truss rods, sealed gold Alembic-branded Gotoh tuners, brass Copyright 2022 G & A Music , From beginners to rock stars, millions of music makers rely on our Sales Engineers' expertise to help achieve their musical goals. We not only sell rare guitars, but we buy them as well. Fix it the first time with our award-winning, factory-certified Service Department. Cancel. Initially virtually identical to the double cut Melody Makers, these guitars eventually developed an asymmetrical body with a slightly larger upper horn with the Olympic Special, and a higher-end model which shared a body with the later Epiphone Coronet, Wilshire, and Crestwoods called the Olympic Double. All feature a humbucker and 1 volume knob, at a MSRP of $829us. By the late 1950s, the Les Paul Junior was outselling all other Les Paul models combined, and Gibson took note of how well Fender's budget-model Musicmaster was doing. EX-, these are rather rare as the stronger output large pickup was only made for 18 months. Beautiful rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays. Your purchases help youth music programs get the gear they need to make music. Everything you love about Sweetwater in the palm of your hand. Don't let someone try to convince you that your treasure is actually trash. [13] There is now also a "Blackheart" version of this guitar introduced in 2010. It also features a kill switch in place of a pickup selector. At the same time of the Melody Maker, Gibson's then sister brand Epiphone made a version of the guitar named the Olympic. [2], Though Gibson stopped production of the Melody Maker in 1971, they continued manufacturing the classic single cut and double cut melody maker body style at various points throughout the years.[6]. Fun size. We can tell this by the single-cutaway body that was only produced between 1959 and 1961, and the 0 53XX" serial number. By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. The All American line was discontinued in 1998.[10]. Original hang tags in the case. A quick glance at the Melody Maker shows the similarity in design to the timeless Les Paul. See how Sweetwater goes to great lengths to give you the very best online guitar buying experience. [13] It retails for $839. In essence we are a gateway to vintage, rare and hand & custom built musical equipment, an easy-to-use tool and internet resource for dealers, builders, buyers and enthusiasts. I forgot my username or password, Keep me signed in. The case is a little rough, but still very usable. In 1959, Gibson introduced the Melody Maker sans any mention of the Les Paul name on the guitar. It's always fun when a guitar ends up being worth more than you thought, making it a true gem! Sorry, the Gibson Melody Maker - Satin Vintage Sunburst is no longer available. Gibson's Melody Maker was the ultimate guitar for beginners in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Neck: Mahogany neck with cream side-dots.