CUSTOM Gibson Melody Maker *Billy Gibbons Tribute* 2008 dual pickup model ZZ Top

Cool one-of-a-kind Gibson 2008 Melody Maker customized as a tribute to Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. 

2008 Gibson dual pickup Melody Maker in Sunburst finish. The guitar was hand pinstriped by car customizer. He did his best to match Billy's design and it came out very nice. Next, the stock pickups have been replaced with BG MM90 models. These pickups were designed by Bryan Gunsher specifically for the reissue Melody Makers. They have a P90-like tone, which is slightly thicker than the stock pickups. The neck pickup is wound RWRP so there is no 60-cycle hum in the middle position. The stock 300K Gibson pots were replaced with a 250K Kramer volume pot (from a 1980s Kramer) and a 250K Fender No-Load tone pot (from a late model Telecaster). The stock ceramic capacitor was swapped for a .047 PIO cap and the stock switch was replaced with a Switchcraft 3-way model. The cavities were painted with grounding paint to keep the noise down The upgraded electronics made a huge difference in the sound!

The stock top hat knobs were switched out for reflector-style knobs and  the black switch tip replaced with an amber one. It also has the cool little metal pointers under the knobs. A ZZ Top logo is glued to the headstock to tie everything together. The guitar includes a Gibson gig bag.

The guitar has been gently used, but is in excellent condition. There is some wear on the back of the neck that is visible in the pictures. Other than that, this Melody Maker has a few dings, scratches, nicks, and scrapes (I tried to get pics)... but nothing major. I think it will make a great addition to someone's collection.