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Continue ShoppingGibson Melody Maker D Cherry 1965
6-String Solid Body Electric Guitar with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard, Includes Chipboard Case. Made in the USA.
Gibson Melody Maker D Cherry 1965
Vintage
Vintage
Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Solid mahogany body.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: Medium C-Shape.
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: .77" / 12th: .99"
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00
Nut Width: 1-11/16 in
Neck Details: One-piece mahogany neck with a Brazilian rosewood board and center dot inlays.
Electronics: Two single-coil pickups with a 3-way toggle pickup selector switch and volume and tone controls per pickup. -- The electronics are original showing no signs of modification. Visible pot codes date to 1964.
Pickup Measurements: Neck: 7 kΩ / Bridge: 7 kΩ
Hardware: The tuning machine posts have been replaced excluding the B strings. -- The toggle switch tip has been replaced. -- The hardware shows tarnishing.
Weight: 5 lbs 3.7 oz
Modifications / Repairs: Replaced toggle switch tip and tuning machine posts
Case Details: Original chipboard case.
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar shows nice aging and playwear. Finish checking, nicks, and dings are present throughout. The side of the bass-side horn shows finish chips and a couple small touch-ups. Buckle rash can be seen on the back. Case rash can be seen on the back at the treble-side lower bout. The back of the neck has handwear as well as other misc. blemishes and minor dings and dents.
Tech Notes: Currently setup with 11 gauge strings with a wound 3rd, low action, and optimal neck relief. A wound 3rd is recommended for optimal intonation as the bridge compensation is on the B string. The frets are wide and low showing some playwear. -- The serial number dates to 1965.
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- Brand: Gibson
Description & Specs
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| Finish Details: | Original w/ minor touch-ups |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Body Details: | Mahogany solid body |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | Medium C-Shape |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st fret: .77" / 12th: .99" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | One-piece mahogany set neck with a Brazilian rosewood board, center dot pearloid inlays, truss adjustment at the headstock |
| Electronics: | Two single-coil pickups with a 3-way toggle pickup selector switch and volume and tone controls per pickup. -- The electronics are original showing no signs of modification. Visible pot codes date to 1964. |
| Pickup Measurements: | Neck: 7 kΩ / Bridge: 7 kΩ |
| Hardware: | The tuning machine posts have been replaced excluding the B-string. The tuner buttons have been replaced. The G & D tuner shafts are bent slightly but function correctly. -- The toggle switch tip has been replaced. -- The hardware shows tarnishing. |
| Modifications/Repairs: | Replaced toggle switch-tip and tuning machine posts (excluding B) & buttons -- The bridge volume control knob has been replaced with a repro knob. It looks very similar but is not an exact match. |
| Case Details: | Original chipboard case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This guitar shows nice aging and playwear. Finish checking, nicks, and dings are present throughout. The side of the bass-side horn shows finish chips and a couple small touch-ups. Buckle rash can be seen on the back. Case rash can be seen on the back at the treble-side lower bout. The back of the neck has handwear as well as other misc. blemishes and minor dings and dents. |
| Serial Number: | 272651 |
| Tech Notes: | Currently setup with 11 gauge strings with a wound 3rd, low action, and optimal neck relief. A wound 3rd is recommended for optimal intonation as the bridge compensation is on the B string. The frets are wide and low showing some playwear. -- The serial number dates to 1965. |