Asheville, NC, United States
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2003 Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker in classic Satin Ebony. Produced during Gibson’s beloved 2003–2006 run, this USA-made workhorse blends vintage Melody Maker charm with the raw, stripped-down attitude of a classic Les Paul Junior. Players and collectors actively hunt down the 2003–2006 Melody Makers because they hit a sweet spot of vintage specs, modern playability, and unbeatable value:Factory Dog-Ear P-90 Pickup: Unlike earlier Melody Makers with thinner single-coils, the 2003 model came equipped with a genuine Gibson dog-ear P-90. It delivers thick, gritty midrange punch, sparkling cleans when rolled back, and aggressive snarl when pushed.Tune-o-Matic Bridge & Stopbar Tailpiece: Most Junior-style guitars feature a wraparound bridge with limited intonation options. This model upgrades you to a full Tune-o-Matic bridge and separate stopbar tailpiece, giving you precise, individual string intonation and rock-solid tuning stability.Featherweight Comfort: Featuring a thin, resonant solid slab body, these guitars typically weigh right around 6 to 6.5 pounds. You get massive, resonant acoustic ring without the shoulder fatigue of a standard Les Paul.Thin Satin Nitrocellulose Finish: Gibson sprayed these with a super-thin satin nitro finish that lets the wood breathe and ages naturally over time.Classic Melody Maker Headstock: The narrow, straight-sided headstock isn't just an iconic vintage look—it keeps the strings pulling straight over the nut, reducing friction and improving tuning stability compared to standard 3x3 headstocks.Condition & PlayabilityThis guitar is in Very Good condition and has clearly been loved and played rather than locked in a closet:Honest Playwear: The thin satin ebony finish shows tasteful, honest playwear—light surface scuffs, minor pick marks, and natural glossy burnishing where the forearm and fretting hand rest—giving it an authentic, broken-in vibe you can't fake. No breaks, cracks, or structural repairs.Great Fret Life: The 22 medium-jumbo frets on the rosewood fingerboard are clean and have plenty of life left, offering smooth bends and low, buzz-free action all the way up the neck.Comfortable Neck Profile: The set neck has a wonderfully comfortable, rounded medium profile that feels substantial in the hand without being overly bulky.If you're looking for a lightweight, no-nonsense American Gibson that cuts through any mix with pure P-90 attitude, this 2003 Melody Maker is ready to plug in and gig right out of the case.Quick SpecsYear: 2003 (Made in USA)Finish: Satin Ebony (Nitrocellulose)Body: Thin Solid Slab (Mahogany / Jacareuba)Neck: Set-Neck, Rounded Medium ProfileFretboard: Rosewood, 12" Radius, 24.75" Scale LengthFrets: 22 Medium Jumbo (Plenty of life remaining)Pickup: 1x Gibson Dog-Ear P-90Controls: Master Volume, Master ToneBridge: Tune-o-Matic with Stopbar TailpieceTuners: Vintage-Style White Button Gibson DeluxeIf you'd like to tailor this listing further, let me know:Whether it includes a case or gig bagIf there are any modifications or swapped parts (or if it is 100% stock)Its exact weight, if you have it handyI can update the description with those exact details for your listing.
Price$1,049
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