Vintage tobacco sunburst single cut away Melody Maker. Rosewood board, 59 JR style thin body.
Cosmetically it has the odd minor dent or scratch, some buckle rash and some tarnished hardware.
The neck also features a narrow peghead.
Wrap around bridge/ tailpiece.
Whilst Gibson crafted these little rockers for the student market even some of the greats have one in their arsenal including Billy F Gibbons who owned one as his first electric guitar.
Year: | 1961 |
Brand: | Gibson |
Model: | Melody Maker |
Body: | 1 3/8" thick Honduran Mahogany |
Neck: | Honduran Mahogany with nut measuring 1 11/12" |
Fretboard: | Unbound Brazillian Rosewood slab |
Bound: | No |
Pickups: | Original 5/8" Single coil pup with no visible poles |
Cosmetic: | Tobacco Sunburst |
Condition: | 90 |
Modifications & Repairs: | None |
Case: | Original cardboard case |