Gibson - Melody Maker Vintage Sunburst Chrome Hard

Product details

Gibson's "Golden Era" - the late 1950s and early 1960s - is best known for the emergence of the company's iconic Les Paul Standard. But, the Les Paul wasn't the company's best-selling guitar during this historic period, that title belonged to the legendary Melody Maker.

Today's Melody Maker is a loving tribute to the style and spirit of the 1959 edition of that beloved guitar. It also remains one of Gibson's most popular models as well as its most affordable USA-made guitar. Originally introduced as a student model, the Melody Maker became an instant hit for its solid, slim and lightweight mahogany body, its super comfortable neck and outstanding tone. Today's version is no exception. It features the same thin, solid mahogany body and a one-piece solid mahogany neck with the traditional '50s rounded profile and 22-fret rosewood fingerboard. The pickguard and electronics are period-correct and the pickup is a special design single coil that delivers vintage tone and performance. With a vintage style wraparound tailpiece and white button tuners, the Melody Maker is an instant classic - an incredible value for players of all ages and skill levels.

Body

Top species: mahogany
Back species: mahogany

Neck

Species: mahogany
Profile: rounded
Nut width: 1.695"
Neck joint location: 16

Fingerboard

Fingerboard species: rosewood
Scale length: 24 ¾"
Number of frets: 22
Inlays: dot

Hardware

Plating finish: chrome
Tailpiece: wraparound
Knobs: black top hat
Tuners: vintage white button
Pickguard: single coil

Electronics

Controls: one volume, one tone

Other

Strings: Brite Wires .010- .046