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Gibson Melody Maker Cherry 1965

Gibson Melody Maker Cherry 1965

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Serial Number: 504590

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 Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid multi-piece mahogany body
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .81" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard and dot inlays
Electronics: Original Gibson single coil pickup and wiring harness, with volume and tone controls. The pot codes date to 1965.
Pickup Measurements: 7.2k
Hardware: Original
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original chipboard case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows light play wear for its age; the finish is glossy with minor blemishes throughout. There are assorted swirls, small scratches, and small dings, and a few small chips along the back edge of the body. The back of the body has light buckle rash, and there are a few small blemishes on the back of the neck.
Serial Number: 504590
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action; the neck has a slight twist which results in more relief on the bass side, but the guitar has been set up to accommodate this. The frets are wide and fairly low with minor wear. The pot codes and serial number date to 1965.
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SKU: U3156744602

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 Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid multi-piece mahogany body
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .81" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-9/16"
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard and dot inlays
Electronics: Original Gibson single coil pickup and wiring harness, with volume and tone controls. The pot codes date to 1965.
Pickup Measurements: 7.2k
Hardware: Original
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original chipboard case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows light play wear for its age; the finish is glossy with minor blemishes throughout. There are assorted swirls, small scratches, and small dings, and a few small chips along the back edge of the body. The back of the body has light buckle rash, and there are a few small blemishes on the back of the neck.
Serial Number: 504590
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action; the neck has a slight twist which results in more relief on the bass side, but the guitar has been set up to accommodate this. The frets are wide and fairly low with minor wear. The pot codes and serial number date to 1965.