The three-pickup Melody Maker is among the most unique of Gibson's SG-style Melody Maker variants. Featuring an SG-style double cutaway mahogany body, one-piece mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard. And three Gibson single coil pickups (PU380), three-way slide pickup selector switch. It has a Gibson branded Bigsby tremolo below the compensated wrap-over stop bar bridge. The narrow headstock features decal logo and 1970 serial number. Rough original chipboard case. Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan. On consignment.

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Condition Notes: Play wear with age, crack in pickguard, finish checking and dings on headstock. Has two replacement knobs and expert setup by our shop.

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c.1970
SN 9000001
Sparkling Burgundy gloss finish (faded)
SG-style double cutaway solid mahogany body
Single ply pickguard (cracks at some screws)
One-piece mahogany set neck
22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays
24-3/4" scale, 1-9/16" nut, 6.0 lbs.
3 "Melody Maker" PU380 single coil pickups
Dual volume and tone controls, 3-way selector slide switch
One replacement volume knob
Compensated wrap-over bridge
Gibson branded Bigsby Tremolo tailpiece
Kluson Deluxe three-on-a-plate tuners with cream buttons
Plastic parts have darkened
Replacement truss rod cover reads "S-G"
Pots are dated 37th week of 1965
A sticker was on back (cross shape) removed and finish is darker
Rough original chipboard case
Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
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Gibson Melody Maker III Electric Guitar (c.1970)

Name: Gibson Melody Maker III Electric Guitar (c.1970)
Brand: Gibson
SKU: 30U-223965
Price: 1750.00 USD

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The three-pickup Melody Maker is among the most unique of Gibson's SG-style Melody Maker variants. Featuring an SG-style double cutaway mahogany body, one-piece mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard. And three Gibson single coil pickups (PU380), three-way slide pickup selector switch. It has a Gibson branded Bigsby tremolo below the compensated wrap-over stop bar bridge. The narrow headstock features decal logo and 1970 serial number. Rough original chipboard case. Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan. On consignment.

This product is in Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Play wear with age, crack in pickguard, finish checking and dings on headstock. Has two replacement knobs and expert setup by our shop.