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Gibson Melody Maker Sunburst 1964

Gibson Melody Maker Sunburst 1964

Serial Number: 238081

Weight: 5lbs 15oz

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 body and headstock finish. The back of the neck has been re-carved, and is missing its original finish.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid mahogany body. The pickup route has been modified and deepened.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "D" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .79" (1st fret), .96" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The back of the neck has been re-carved and appears to have been sealed. There is a repaired crack on the bass side of the fretboard near the nut, and the neck has been refretted.
Electronics: Original single coil Gibson pickup. The wiring harness has been fully replaced, and has master volume and tone controls.
Pickup Measurements: 7.3k
Hardware: The bridge and knobs have been replaced.
Weight: 5lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The back of the neck has been re-carved -The neck has been refretted -Repaired crack on bass side of fretboard -The wiring harness has been replaced -The pickup route has been deepened -The bridge and knobs have been replaced
Case Details: Original Chipboard Case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has plenty of nice aging present, with heavy finish checking on the body along with bare wood present along the bass edge. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the back of the neck is smooth with a nice bare wood feel from being re-carved. The headstock face has light checking and hazing.
Serial Number: 238081
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The wide frets are low with mild play wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1964.
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SKU: U5078699101

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 body and headstock finish. The back of the neck has been re-carved, and is missing its original finish.
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid mahogany body. The pickup route has been modified and deepened.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "D" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .79" (1st fret), .96" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The back of the neck has been re-carved and appears to have been sealed. There is a repaired crack on the bass side of the fretboard near the nut, and the neck has been refretted.
Electronics: Original single coil Gibson pickup. The wiring harness has been fully replaced, and has master volume and tone controls.
Pickup Measurements: 7.3k
Hardware: The bridge and knobs have been replaced.
Weight: 5lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: -The back of the neck has been re-carved -The neck has been refretted -Repaired crack on bass side of fretboard -The wiring harness has been replaced -The pickup route has been deepened -The bridge and knobs have been replaced
Case Details: Original Chipboard Case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has plenty of nice aging present, with heavy finish checking on the body along with bare wood present along the bass edge. The back of the body has moderate buckle rash, and the back of the neck is smooth with a nice bare wood feel from being re-carved. The headstock face has light checking and hazing.
Serial Number: 238081
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The wide frets are low with mild play wear. The serial number dates the guitar to 1964.