This Gibson Melody Maker from 1965 is up for your consideration. One of the classics that is often overshadowed by the more iconic ES-335 or the titular SG, the Melody Maker was an instrument that lived in the hearts of many, and with this real 1965 model, it's easy to see why; it boasts a comfortably thick neck like many Gibsons, but without the chunky weight of the Les Paul, this 5lb 11oz guitar easily able to be played with a strap for hours on end without causing that sore shoulder, and giving a unique, bright tone with the solitary single-coil sitting in the bridge position.

Features:

- Made in USA

- Set-neck construction

- Wide 1 11/16" nut

- 22 frets

- Top-mounted jack

- Bridge single-coil

- 5lbs 11oz

-Original hang tags worth many hundreds on their own

It's got some nicks and scratches as shown, but it's still in very good condition for a 59 year-old instrument, and it comes in the original alligator skin chipboard case with a variety of expensive rare hangtags and paper, so get this while it's here!

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Listed8 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • Melody Maker
Finish
  • Cherry Red
Categories
Year
  • 1965
Made In
  • United States
Finish Style
  • Satin
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Material
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Wrap-Around
Color Family
  • Red
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Pickup Configuration
  • S
Scale Length
  • 24.75"
Model Family
Number of Frets
  • 22

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Billy O’s Dynamite Music

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