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Here’s a vintage Gibson Melody Maker D model in 100% original condition-including the lightning bolt bridge and tuners!
This guitar has no cracks breaks or repairs. It is structural solid and ready to go.
This guitar was produced at the original Gibson factory in Kalamazoo Michigan, USA.
It features a set neck construction with a one-piece Honduran mahogany body mated with a one piece Honduran mahogany neck-the ultimate in sustain!
The body is in great condition and the original cherry red finish is translucent; showing off the unique mahogany open grain. There is minimal to zero fade in the red hue-this one is still a nice and bright Cherry red Hue. There are several nicks, dings or other various signs of handling evidence here and there-mostly on the sides and a couple on the top-see photos. The neck joint is solid. The neck itself is a healthy vintage C profile with a depth of .812” at the 1st fret and an even 1.00” at the 12th fret. Nice and chunky up high-but fairly slim down low for easy open chord positioning. There is one peck in the back of the neck but it is negligible and the neck feels nice and smooth. The neck is arrow straight. The tuner all function smoothly enough and the headstock and logo display excellent. The nut measures 1 9/16” wide.
The frets have been cleaned, leveled, crowned and polished. They appear close to like new condition-see photos. The string height is set low for a fast and easy action. It measures .010” at the 1st fret and .050” at the 12th fret-the perfect measurements for low action. The bridge height is adjustable so it can be raised or even lowered if you prefer that. The guitar plays like butter up and down the fingerboard with no dead spots or other issues. The pickups both have a strong clear signal and the quintessential melody maker growl! The neck position pickup output measures 7.12 ohms and the bridge measures 7.36 ohms. The potentiometers date to 1966 and they are the original centralab units. All of the electronics function as designed and are smooth and quiet. The guitar is currently strung through the wraparound bridge for maximum sustain and resonance. The vibrola tailpiece is on the guitar-as you can see-and I do have the arm mount (comb) but I do not currently have an arm.

The Melody maker is ridiculously lightweight (5.90 lbs) so it is lots of fun to play and super easy to wield. No shoulder fatigue whatsoever with this one-it feels excellent on a strap or in your lap. It’s oerfect for gigs-studio or even on your couch-feels and sounds great everywhere it goes.
The original grey chipboard case is included. It’s in fair condition and the latches all function and the handle is present.
Remember:
”money is easily replaced-you can earn it anywhere…vintage guitars are not easy to replace. In fact, we never forget and always lament the one that got away.“ -John Geery, battle of the bands 1992. 
Don‘t mess up. You know what to do!
I have taken several photos to show how it looks in different lighting for your viewing. Photo props including signs, straps, cords, cars, shoes, dentures, toothbrushes, dust, albums, clothes or photos are not included unless noted otherwise. Draggin’ Guitars has been collecting, buying, selling and trading as well as repairing and restoring vintage guitars amps and effects for 35+years. Our descriptions of items are honest and forthright. In fact, we got our start in mail-order back in 1989 so you can count on our detailed descriptions. We want you to get exactly what you expect-so read thoroughly and please ask questions prior to purchase. There will be a 25% restocking fee plus the full amount of our outgoing shipping charges on any return for any reason-no exceptions. Although minor changes in shipping are possible-Any alterations including adjustments, modifications or moving the truss rod, nut, bridge, saddles or anything else on or in the guitar-will void any return policies. Please call us first. We will not be liable for 2nd or 3rd party repair ‘bench’ fees. Again-call us first. If you have any technical questions just call us on the Draggin’ Guitars hotline: 785-766-8906 we welcome your call with any questions-we want your experience to be the best it can be. Our track record and reputation is #1 (go team!)-But don’t take my word for it-view our feedback and see for yourself.