Gibson Melody Maker - year 1964
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Fair condition Gibson Melody Maker from 1964. Lots of lacquer cracking can be seen. Tailpiece has been upgraded. Single pickup version. Refretted at some point in it's life. Wholly moly this thing sounds great. A big hitter for such a tiny instrument. Lots of vintage vibes in this one.
Originally introduced as a student-level instrument, it has become famous for its lightweight, resonant mahogany construction and punchy, articulate single-coil pickups.
Key Specifications
- Body: Solid, thin slab Honduran mahogany. 1964 was the transition year where the body shifted from a single-cutaway to the iconic double-cutaway "SG" shape.
- Neck: Mahogany, set-neck construction with a comfortable, slim profile.
- Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood on earlier 1964 models, with pearloid dot inlays and a standard 24.75" scale length.
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Electronics:
- Melody Maker (Single Pickup): One proprietary single-coil pickup with a surprising amount of midrange punch and chime.
- Melody Maker D: Dual single-coil pickups.
- Hardware: Wraparound tailpiece/bridge, Kluson Deluxe tuners, and simple volume/tone controls