Gibson Melidy Maker 59
owner:
Ongine
This is a '59 Gibson Melody Maker. It was given to me in a very modified and far from original condition, and I refinished and modified it during my student days to make it a usable guitar while keeping it as close to a vintage look as possible.
Posted on Jun 16, 2013
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| model | |
| year | 1959 |
| madin | USA |
| sound features | The Honduran mahogany 1P body has a thicker sound than its size would suggest. The short scale of the body may make it low-tension, but the 17° head angle gives it a comfortable tension feeling. |
| purchase price | 20000 |
| type of gear | set neck |
| body material | Honduras mahogany |
| body finish | Urethane Base Lacquer Top |
| neck material | Honduras mahogany |
| fingerboard material | Hakaranda (brand-name variety of Hakaranda) |
| tuning machenes | Gotoh |
| number of frets | 2,4 |
| scale length | Short scale, closer to medium |
| pickups | Entwistle |
| controls | 2v2t |
| bridge | Gibson |
| category | Electric-Solid-Body-Guitar |
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