1963 Gibson Melody Maker D Vintage Guitar Sunburst, Collector-Grade w/ Maestro Vibrola, Case
$4,199.99
$4,199.99
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Up for sale, a 1963 Gibson Melody Maker D in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original chipboard case. This exceedingly well-kept Melody Maker D is notable for its particularly vibrant Sunburst gloss nitro lacquer finish and early short-frame Maestro Vibrola.
Featuring solid Honduran mahogany body construction with a one-piece mahogany neck capped with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, this Melody Maker D is rich and resonant. The pair of robust-sounding single coil pickups combine a Fender-esque snap and sparkle with the fuller midrange and low end punch that mahogany provides. The Melody Maker has a raw, bell-like sound and a tonal profile all its own, and each position on the three-way pickup selector is distinct. Featherweight at 6lbs 1oz, this Melody Maker has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action and accurate intonation
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Honduran mahogany
-Shape: Slender-to-chunky C, measuring .810” 1st fret, 1.035” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled/crowned, faint wear on frets 2-5 (favoring the plain strings)
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, nylon
-Tuners: Open-gear strip
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp dates to ‘63
Body Specs:
-Wood: Honduran mahogany
-Pickups: Single coil x2
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Centralab pots date to the 8th week of ‘63
-Hardware: Short-frame Maestro Vibrola with “teaspoon” arm, compensated bridge
-Plastics: One-ply black pickguard with “Melody Maker” silkscreen text, gold reflector cap knobs
Stunningly well-kept, the gloss three-tone Sunburst nitro lacquer finish exhibits broad horizontal checking, and cosmetic wear is limited to a few minor dings at the lower bout. The nitro gloss on the neck is similarly smooth and clean.
The original alligator chipboard case is included; the handle is not attached, but is present in the case.
Featuring solid Honduran mahogany body construction with a one-piece mahogany neck capped with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, this Melody Maker D is rich and resonant. The pair of robust-sounding single coil pickups combine a Fender-esque snap and sparkle with the fuller midrange and low end punch that mahogany provides. The Melody Maker has a raw, bell-like sound and a tonal profile all its own, and each position on the three-way pickup selector is distinct. Featherweight at 6lbs 1oz, this Melody Maker has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with fresh 10-46 strings, low action and accurate intonation
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Honduran mahogany
-Shape: Slender-to-chunky C, measuring .810” 1st fret, 1.035” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, leveled/crowned, faint wear on frets 2-5 (favoring the plain strings)
-Scale Length: 24 3/4”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, nylon
-Tuners: Open-gear strip
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp dates to ‘63
Body Specs:
-Wood: Honduran mahogany
-Pickups: Single coil x2
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: Centralab pots date to the 8th week of ‘63
-Hardware: Short-frame Maestro Vibrola with “teaspoon” arm, compensated bridge
-Plastics: One-ply black pickguard with “Melody Maker” silkscreen text, gold reflector cap knobs
Stunningly well-kept, the gloss three-tone Sunburst nitro lacquer finish exhibits broad horizontal checking, and cosmetic wear is limited to a few minor dings at the lower bout. The nitro gloss on the neck is similarly smooth and clean.
The original alligator chipboard case is included; the handle is not attached, but is present in the case.
