Gibson Melody Maker
Gibson Melody Maker (1959 – Present)
Solid body Electric Guitar
In the late 50s Gibson had plans to manufacture a solid body electric guitar solely for beginners and students, a guitar that was plain, simple and everyone could of afford .
This led to the introduction of the Gibson melody maker in 1959 which were produced in large numbers due to their cheap cost. If you were around throughout that time it was probably the first guitar you owned.
The Gibson melody maker had a single round cutaway very similar to the Les Paul junior but the body was slightly thinner, its slab body was 1 3/8″ thick.
It had a 7/8″ single coil oblong pickup with a black cover built-in close to the tailpiece bar; knobs on pickguard, fingerboards had dot inlays and were made in a dark sunburst finish.( Melody maker 3/4 size short scale versions were also available )
In 1960 the pickups got a wee bit smaller and were narrowed to 5/8”, 2 pickup versions were available shortly after.
The Gibson melody maker d (double cutaway) design was introduced with 2 rounded horns pointed away from the neck in 1962 and two versions were available with one or two pickups, these guitars were made in sunburst finishes and few more in cherry.
The following year the body was larger and more round on the edges and cherry colors were more common
Another version was introduced in 1966, which shared the same body features like their sg guitars with pointed horns, white pickguards that covered most of the body, white pickup covers instead of black, and were made in red or pelham blue finishes, some versions of these guitars had 3 pickups and named the melody maker III.
In 67 the Gibson melody maker-12 appeared with 12 strings, no vibrato, and 2 pickups and were made in white, red, or blue colors. (Walnut colors were available on all melody maker versions in 1970)
All Gibson melody maker models were short lived in 1971 and rapidly being replaced by the sg-100, sg-200 and sg-250 guitars until 1972. Custom-made versions of the Gibson melody maker were used by several artists such as Billie Joe Armstrong from green day, and Carl Barat from the libertines…. Gibson in 1977 reintroduced the Gibson melody maker d (double cut away) and were afterward discontinued in 1983.
These guitars are not very sought after by collectors and don’t carry much historic meaning, but if you’re looking for a light inexpensive guitar for your money’s worth to jam, this axe can do the trick. Tremendously competitive in its price range, in particular the new one’s of today with the single (dog ear) p-90 pickups.
The Gibson Melody Maker
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GIBSON P90 MELODY MAKER MINT RED FINISH NO LONGER MADE $600.00 |
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MINT UNPLAYED GIBSON SG MELODY MAKER, SATIN WHITE, NEW TKL HARD CASE, FREE SHIP! $575.00 |
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MINT UNPLAYED GIBSON LES PAUL MELODY MAKER, BLUE SATIN, GIG BAG, FREE SHIPPING ! $525.00 |
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MINT UNPLAYED GIBSON SG MELODY MAKER, SATIN EBONY, NEW TKL HARD CASE, FREE SHIP! $575.00 |
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2007 GIBSON WHITE MELODY MAKER GUITAR 1959 STYLED MINT! $349.99 |
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1965 Gibson Wiring Harness From A Melody Maker $119.00 |
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VINTAGE 1963 GIBSON MELODY MAKER GUITAR SUNBURST repaired / ready to play $348.00 |
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’62-’64 Gibson Melody Maker D $1,200.00 |
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Vintage 1961-1963 Gibson Melody Maker D Pickguard Original! $40.00 |
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Gibson Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker Limited Edition Rare Electric Guitar $1,000.00 |
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Gibson Melody Maker SG Electric Guitar Limited Run (Black) with SKB Case $370.00 |
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1964 Gibson Melody Maker Electric Guitar & Original Case Exceptionally Clean $1,499.99 |
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Gibson 1960s Melody Maker 331168 Electric Guitar with Road Runner Hard Case $749.99 |
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gibson melody maker 2 pu, sg shape $1,995.00 |
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Vintage Gibson Mahogany Melody Maker Made in 60′s Electric with case $975.00 |
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1967/68 GIBSON MELODY MAKER 12 STRING CUSTOM COLOR VINTAGE SG KLUSON $3,000.00 |
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Vintage 1965 Gibson Melody Maker Guitar Whammy bar Single pickup Maxima Strings $1,150.00 |
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Gibson SG Melody Maker ’66 Vintage Pelham Blue Guitar $1,399.00 |
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Custom H H Pickguard fits 1962 Gibson Melody Maker $45.95 |
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1 P90 Pickguard fits 2007 Gibson Melody Maker $45.95 |
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Vintage 1964 Gibson Melody Maker Double Guitar in Cherry w/Gigbag $1,195.00 |
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Mini 1 H Pickguard fits 2007 up Gibson Melody Maker $45.95 |
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Brown tort 1 H pickguard fits 2007 Gibson Melody Maker $54.00 |
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Brown tort P90 pickguard fits 2007 Gibson Melody Maker $54.00 |
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Vintage Gibson Witch Hat Knob Set mid 60′s Les Paul SG Melody Maker ES-175 335 $79.99 |
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Vintage Gibson NOS Parts Melody Maker Pup Covers 2 Pcs. $15.00 |
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Gibson Melody Maker Flying V Free Shipping $103.50 |
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Gibson Melody Maker dual pickups hard case upgrades look here nice guitar USA LP $599.99 |
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Vintage 1960 1961 Gibson Melody Maker Pickguard and Pickup – 6.87k – 1962 1963 $295.00 |
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1965 Vintage Gibson melody Maker Guitar Red Wohsc an extras $900.00 |
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1963 Gibson Melody Maker $325.00 |
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2011 Gibson Explorer Made In USA Melody Maker Electric Guitar American Gibson $399.00 |
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Vintage Original 1964 Gibson Melody Maker D Double Pickup Electric Guitar SB $1,999.00 |
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ORIG 1966 GIBSON MELODY MAKER PICKUP EPIPHONE OLYMPIC $89.99 |
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ORIG 1966 GIBSON MELODY MAKER PICKUP EPIPHONE OLYMPIC $79.99 |
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1965-68 KLUSON 3X3 DOUBLE LINE TUNING KEYS FOR GIBSON SG MELODY MAKER J-45 $225.00 |
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2007 GIBSON MELODY MAKER PLUS EXTRAS…… (price reduction) $599.00 |
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Pickguard fits 2007 Gibson Melody Maker single in cream $39.00 |
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Gibson Melody Maker UpGraded 1986 Excellent Player Stage & Studio Tone! $499.95 |
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Custom H Pickguard fits 1962-65 Gibson Melody Maker $45.95 |
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RARE VINTAGE 1968 GIBSON MELODY MAKER BASS GUITAR RESTORATION PROJECT VERY RARE! $950.00 |
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Vintage Kluson Gibson Melody Maker Stella Harmony Guitar Tuners lot $49.99 |
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1963/64 Gibson Melody Maker Vintage $1,050.00 |
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1960 Gibson Melody Maker w/HC $1,799.00 |
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1968 GIBSON MELODY MAKER USA PICKUP / 7,0 K $169.00 |
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