Takada, Toshima, Giappone
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1966 Gibson SG-Style Melody MakerThis 1966 Gibson Melody Maker has a single-coil pickup and a straightforward one-volume, one-tone layout. Its serial number and pot-date codes point to 1966.Originally introduced as Gibson’s student model, the Melody Maker was redesigned in 1966 with an SG-style body, replacing the earlier double-cutaway shape.This example pairs a mahogany body and neck with a rosewood fingerboard. It has a medium scale, 22 frets, and weighs approximately 2.35 kg. Its slim, compact body makes it especially easy to handle.This is a well-used player’s guitar with a history of modifications and repairs, including a refinish, a neck-joint reset, a refret, and a bridge replacement.Main Modifications and Changes– The body has been refinished.– Paint traces inside the cavities suggest the original finish may have been Pelham Blue. The body appears to have been refinished in black before receiving its current natural finish.– The body also appears to have been lightly sanded during refinishing. The edges are rounded, and the body seems slightly thinner as a result.– The neck joint has been reset, likely to adjust the neck angle.– The pickguard has file marks.– The original bridge has been replaced with a Badass-style adjustable bridge by Montreux, allowing independent intonation adjustment for each string.– The guitar has been refretted and fitted with a replacement nut. The frets show little wear and remain in good condition, suggesting limited playing since the work was done.– The pickup appears to be original, though its lead wire has been replaced.– The pots, jack, and capacitor appear to be original.– The tuners are original.– The control knobs and truss-rod cover have been replaced with more recent parts.– The original tremolo unit has been removed.PlayabilitySome Melody Makers from this period have a shallow neck angle, which can make it difficult to achieve a low enough action, even with the bridge lowered fully.The neck-joint reset on this guitar has addressed that issue, allowing it to be set up with a suitable action. Together with the refret and replacement nut, this gives the guitar very good playability.These changes may affect its appeal to buyers looking for an unmodified example. For a player, however, they offer practical benefits.Even the one-pickup SG-style Melody Maker has a body cavity for a second pickup, making this a potential starting point for further customization.AppearanceThe refinish and slight changes to the body shape mean this guitar no longer has its original appearance.The naturally aged look of the mahogany and the rounded body edges give it a distinctive character of its own. It retains a vintage feel while remaining an instrument you can take out and play without too much worry.This is not a collector-grade example; its appeal is in its playability and practical use. The price has been set with its modification history and condition in mind.If originality is your priority, this may not be the right guitar for you. But if its unusual character appeals to you, it is an instrument we’d be happy to recommend.A practical vintage Gibson you can enjoy playing—take a closer look.A chipboard case, believed to be original, is included. It has some dirt.Condition– Neck: Straight, with no issues such as bowing or twisting.– Frets: Replaced, with almost no wear.– Truss rod: Works properly in both directions.Setup– Strings: Set up with Elixir strings.– Action at the 12th fret: 1st string 1.25 mm, 6th string 1.5 mmPlease note- We are unable to accept price negotiations, as the listed price already reflects our best.- The shipping fees listed on the item page are reference prices and may differ from the actual shipping cost (including Reverb and PayPal fees.) While the amounts are accurate for many countries, they may vary significantly for others.- All customs taxes and VAT are the buyers’ responsibility. Please check out the requirements for your country.- All items are also for sale in our physical workshop in Takadanobaba. There is a chance they might be sold out.- We sell only at Reverb for customers from outside Japan.- We accept payment only through Reverb platform.
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