Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag), Satin Cherry
Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag), Satin Ebony
Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag), Satin Cherry Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag), Satin Ebony
Mahogany body with a lightweight '60s-style slim taper neck.

The Melody Maker features a mahogany body with a lightweight '60s-style slim taper neck and rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. It comes in three cool satin finishes for an aged look: Satin Ebony, Satin Cherry and Satin Yellow

Appointments include a single dog ear P-90 pickup for vintage tone, Tune-o-matic bridge and chrome hardware.

Manufactured in: Nashville, TN

Body

Species: Mahogany

NECK

Species: Spanish Cedar or equivalent

Profile: 1960 Slim taper

Peghead Pitch: 17�

Thickness at 1st fret: 0.820 in.

Thickness at 12th fret: 0.900 in.

Heel Length: 0.500 in.

Neck Joint Location: 16th fret

FINGERBOARD

Species: Rosewood

Scale length: 24 3/4 in.

Total Length: 18.062 in.

Nut Width: 1 11/16 in.

Width at 12th fret: 2.062 in.

Frets: 22

Inlays: Pearloid dot

Hardware

Plating Finish: Chrome

Bridge: Tune-o-matic

Tailpiece: Stopbar

Knobs: Black Top Hat

Tuners: White Button

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Single vintage P-90

Controls: One volume, One tone

Case

Exterior: Black Gigbag

Interior: Black Padded

Silkscreen: White 'Gibson USA' logo

Strings

Brite Wires .010-.046

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-444-2766
Data Sheet

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (38 ratings)
Submitted October 12, 2004 by a customer from whirlwindusa.com

"PURE and SIMPLE"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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This is a keeper.I used to have a 1959 Junior Double Cutaway--and this reminds me of that guitar.It was one of my first electrics 35 years ago.Having this new one takes me back to those days. I hope Gibson re-introduces the Junior they had back in 2000.I would buy two of them.I'm already getting a second LPMM.They are just that good!
Sound
Great vintage P-90 tone.Clean or overdriven.Very reminiscent of my old Les Paul Junior. Experiment with the volume and tone controls,and you get many great sounds.I have used this through small tube amps with the volume cranked up,and it sustains for days! I love playing it clean through my custom NAU ENGINEERING Combo also.
Features
I would like to see a pickguard on it,and the jack re-located, but these are minor issues. I like this this guitar anyway.
Quality
It's Gibson quality all the way.I would take it anywhere.It's very sturdy.It's built to last for decades!
Value
Worth every penny!
Manufacturer Support
Gibson is easy to reach,and very friendly. Sometimes I think speaking to an actual craftsman would be better. I needed service for my ES-165 last year[jammed Tune-a Matic bridge]and they sent a new one to my repairman right away.I was happy.
The Wow Factor
Very appealing for a basic/nothing fancy guitar.

Musical Background:

Active Musician

Musical Style:

Blues,Pop,Rock,Jazz
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