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Gibson Melody Maker Sunburst 1959

Gibson Melody Maker Sunburst 1959

Regular price $2,495.00
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Serial Number: 95280

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original finish with small area of touchup near the nut slot.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid Honduran mahogany body.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .879", 12th fret .991"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set Honduran mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. A new bone nut has been fitted, and three inlays have been replaced. There is a small area of finish touchup near the nut slot. The tuners have been replaced.
Electronics: Original pickup with volume and tone controls. The tone pot has been replaced and dates to 1960, and the original volume pot dates to 1959. The jack has also been replaced. Some leads have been replaced, and solder joints have been touched up.
Pickup Measurements: 7.48K
Hardware: The tuners and nut have been replaced. All other hardware is original.
Weight: 6lbs 2oz
Modifications/Repairs: The nut, tuners, tone pot, and three fingerboard inlays have been replaced. Some solder joints have been touched up, and some leads in the wiring harness are not original. There is a small area of finish touchup near the nut slot
Case Details: Original Chipboard Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage guitar is in good condition with wear from age and use. The finish is glossy and hazed, with scratches and minor finish blemishes throughout. There are a few dings along the sides of the body. A large portion of finish has chipped away from the back of the neck at the headstock transition. The hardware has a present patina.
Serial Number: 95280
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The original frets are medium width and height, with mild wear. The serial number and the original pot code date to 1959.
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SKU: U5773009204

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original finish with small area of touchup near the nut slot.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid Honduran mahogany body.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .879", 12th fret .991"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set Honduran mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays. A new bone nut has been fitted, and three inlays have been replaced. There is a small area of finish touchup near the nut slot. The tuners have been replaced.
Electronics: Original pickup with volume and tone controls. The tone pot has been replaced and dates to 1960, and the original volume pot dates to 1959. The jack has also been replaced. Some leads have been replaced, and solder joints have been touched up.
Pickup Measurements: 7.48K
Hardware: The tuners and nut have been replaced. All other hardware is original.
Weight: 6lbs 2oz
Modifications/Repairs: The nut, tuners, tone pot, and three fingerboard inlays have been replaced. Some solder joints have been touched up, and some leads in the wiring harness are not original. There is a small area of finish touchup near the nut slot
Case Details: Original Chipboard Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage guitar is in good condition with wear from age and use. The finish is glossy and hazed, with scratches and minor finish blemishes throughout. There are a few dings along the sides of the body. A large portion of finish has chipped away from the back of the neck at the headstock transition. The hardware has a present patina.
Serial Number: 95280
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The original frets are medium width and height, with mild wear. The serial number and the original pot code date to 1959.