Gibson Melody Maker 2010 w/Gig Bag

Gibson Melody Maker, Sunburst, Gig Bag - Used
The Melody Maker has always been Gibson's exercise in stripping an electric guitar down to its essentials. Introduced in 1959 as an affordable companion to the Les Paul Junior, the format relies on a single pickup, two controls, and a wraparound bridge to do all the work — and when it is right, it has a light, punchy directness that more complicated guitars sometimes lose. The 2010 single-cutaway reissue carries that same mahogany body and neck construction forward, and this example has that classic light and punchy character at its core.
We want to be straightforward about a few things on this one. The neck has some twist to it, with more relief on the bass side than the treble — it is playing okay at spec currently, but a buyer who is particular about neck straightness should know this going in and is welcome to inspect closely or ask further questions before purchasing. The pickup is not original to the guitar; it appears to be a blade-style single-coil with an unmarked magnet, and the pickguard has been cut to accommodate it. The back of the guitar shows significant scratches and wear throughout. We are disclosing all of this clearly because that is how we do things — check the photos closely for the full picture before you buy.
None of this means the guitar does not work or does not have a place. It is a playable instrument with real Melody Maker character, priced and described to reflect its actual condition. Comes with the Gibson gig bag.
- Make: Gibson
- Model: Melody Maker
- Year: 2010
- Country of origin: USA
- Body: Mahogany, single-cutaway, sunburst finish, significant scratches and wear on back — see photos
- Neck: Mahogany, set neck, rounded profile — neck has twist with more relief on bass side, playing okay at spec, see description
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, dot inlays
- Scale length: 24.75"
- Nut width: 1 11/16"
- Pickup: Non-original blade-style single-coil, unmarked magnet, manufacturer unconfirmed
- Controls: Volume, tone
- Bridge: Wraparound tailpiece
- Tuners: Chrome
- Hardware: Chrome
- Pickguard: Single-ply black, modified
- Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz
- Modifications: Pickup replaced with non-original unit
- Includes: Gibson gig bag
Ships carefully packed and insured for full value.
International buyers are welcome — please contact us for a shipping quote before purchasing.
About Mill River Music
Mill River Music is an independent, human-powered music shop located in downtown Northampton, MA, run by a team of players, enthusiasts, and certified repair technicians. Every piece of used gear we sell is personally inspected, tested, and set up before it ships — we don't list it until we'd be happy to play it ourselves.
As Martin and Taylor certified techs, we hold our guitar work to a high standard, and we're committed to full transparency about the condition of everything we sell. No surprises.
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