Gibson Melody Maker D 1963 - Sunburst
1963 Gibson Melody Maker D
- Vintage 1963 Gibson Melody Maker D (Two-Pickup) - Sunburst with Brazilian Rosewood Fretboard
Description
Up for sale is a fantastic and highly resonant 1963 Gibson Melody Maker D in its original Sunburst finish. The "D" designation means this is the dual-pickup variant of Gibson's classic student-scale workhorse, offering a ton of snappy, articulate vintage single-coil tones that punch well above its historical class.
Featuring a lightweight mahogany double-cutaway body, a comfortable mahogany neck, and a stunning, dark Brazilian rosewood fretboard with dot inlays. It is completely featherlight, incredibly responsive, and an absolute joy to play.
Key Specifications:
- Year: 1963
- Body & Neck: Solid Mahogany (Double-cutaway)
- Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood with 22 frets
- Pickups: Original dual single-coil Melody Maker pickups (known for distinct clarity and bite)
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Bridge/Tailpiece: Original wrap-around combination tailpiece
- Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone knobs, 3-way toggle switch
Condition:
- Cosmetic:No structural cracks, breaks, or headstock repairs.
- Playability: Straight neck, working truss rod, low action, and plenty of life left in the frets. Electronics function cleanly.
- Neck profile at the first fret 13/16th inch.
- Nut width 1+11/16th inch.
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This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 2 months ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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