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Continue ShoppingGibson Melody Maker Bass Sparkling Burgundy 1970
4-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson Melody Maker Bass Sparkling Burgundy 1970
Vintage
Vintage
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 call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid mahogany body
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .85" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Scale Length: 30 1/2"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: Original humbucking neck pickup and electronics, with volume and tone controls. The pot codes date to 1966.
Pickup Measurements: 28.0k
Hardware: The pickguard has been replaced. The original is included in the case, however it is cracked in several places.
Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz
Cosmetic Condition: The bass has aged nicely, with weather checking and patches of play wear on the glossy finish. There are worn through areas along the edges of the body, along with moderate buckle rash on the back. The neck is glossy and smooth with light checking present.
Modifications/Repairs: The pickguard has been replaced.
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and minor neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable, and the wide frets are low with minimal wear. The serial number and construction dates the bass to 1970.
Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Details: Solid mahogany body
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .85" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-1/2"
Scale Length: 30 1/2"
Neck Details: Set-in mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: Original humbucking neck pickup and electronics, with volume and tone controls. The pot codes date to 1966.
Pickup Measurements: 28.0k
Hardware: The pickguard has been replaced. The original is included in the case, however it is cracked in several places.
Weight: 7 lbs 8 oz
Cosmetic Condition: The bass has aged nicely, with weather checking and patches of play wear on the glossy finish. There are worn through areas along the edges of the body, along with moderate buckle rash on the back. The neck is glossy and smooth with light checking present.
Modifications/Repairs: The pickguard has been replaced.
Tech Notes: The bass plays well with low action and minor neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable, and the wide frets are low with minimal wear. The serial number and construction dates the bass to 1970.
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- Brand: Gibson
Description & Specs
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 mahogany body |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "C" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .85" (1st fret), 1.01" (12th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 10.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-1/2" |
| Scale Length: | 30 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | Set-in mahogany neck with unbound rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment |
| Electronics: | Original humbucking neck pickup and electronics, with volume and tone controls. The pot codes date to 1966. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 28.0k |
| Hardware: | The pickguard has been replaced. The original is included in the case, however it is cracked in several places. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 8oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The pickguard has been replaced. |
| Case Details: | Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The bass has aged nicely, with weather checking and patches of play wear on the glossy finish. There are worn through areas along the edges of the body, along with moderate buckle rash on the back. The neck is glossy and smooth with light checking present. |
| Serial Number: | 908929 |
| Tech Notes: | The bass plays well with low action and minor neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable, and the wide frets are low with minimal wear. The serial number and construction dates the bass to 1970. |