Gibson Melody Maker

Subject: RE: Gibson Melody Maker
From: GUEST,77
Date: 07 Dec 06 - 01:17 AM

i have 65 gibson meldoy maker it was given to me by a friend for my birthday and now i have given it to my daughter its a very nice to play hope you find one

Subject: RE: Gibson Melody Maker
From: 53
Date: 20 Apr 02 - 10:37 PM

I saw somebody playing a Melody Maker tonight on TV, and it makes me want mine back again. Maybe I'll be able to find one here soon. Bob

Subject: RE: Gibson Melody Maker
From: Rolfyboy6
Date: 01 Apr 02 - 08:36 PM

Yeah, that's about what the prices are even here in Califonia: $600 to $900. Compared to $1,600 to $3,000 for other Gibsons. Still relatively a best buy. And they might come out of the woodwork for less in some areas.

Subject: RE: Gibson Melody Maker
From: Tweed
Date: 01 Apr 02 - 07:38 PM

Well, that's a far cry from the $150 bucks Mark payed back in 1968 Spaw! Stupid dachshund...

Subject: RE: Gibson Melody Maker
From: catspaw49
Date: 01 Apr 02 - 07:32 PM

Price Check Here

Spaw

Subject: RE: Gibson Melody Maker
From: GUEST,CraigS
Date: 01 Apr 02 - 07:12 PM

There's a lot of value in a Melody Maker, whether it's a Les Paul or SG shape. On the other hand, the Les Paul shapes command ridiculous prices, and the SGs are rising in value. The Epiphone OlympicS have never commanded high prices and are the Epiphone equivalents of the Melody Maker. My number one electric is an Olympic. Discerning guitarists appreciate their properties - I know that David Lindley has a couple at least, and David Bromberg has one. Look for the 64-69 models - they're cheaper than the earlier Olympics.

Subject: RE: Gibson Melody Maker
From: Tweed
Date: 31 Mar 02 - 09:47 PM

A buddy of mine had one similar to Rolpho's clicky #2 and it was a great little guitar til his dachshund got pissed and chewed up the headstock. That was thirty years ago but I always remember the way that thing played and sounded. I think Gibson reissued them a couple years ago ( or called them Les Paul's or something). The price was pretty high. I think my buddy only paid $150 bucks for his (used,...sans dog bites).

Subject: RE: Gibson Melody Maker
From: 53
Date: 30 Mar 02 - 11:04 PM

I wish that I still had mine, oh well you live and learn. Bob

Subject: RE: Gibson Melody Maker
From: Rolfyboy6
Date: 30 Mar 02 - 10:53 PM

A very excellent guitar that should have been more successful. It has single coil pickups with a real variety of tones available. A blues monster, it can do the "wild thing" like Willie Johnson on those early Howlin' Wolf records. It can also be played soft and bassy. It was also a favorite of many 'psychedelic' musicians in the 60s. A good all around electric. Fender beat it out in looks and Gibson in those years was owned by the conglomeate Norlin and didn't push it. They preferred the profit on their more expensive guitars. An underrated guitar. It looks a little clunky but is real effective. There are two different related body styles (single or double cutaway) and they have either one or two pickups. Heads up Mudcatters, these show up in odd places from time to time and should not be real expensive. A best buy. MM clicky one. MM clicky two Wish I still had one.

Subject: RE: Gibson Melody Maker
From: DonMeixner
Date: 30 Mar 02 - 10:38 PM

Hi Bob,

A truly great guitar. Underappreciated by the "More Power" crowd but a great guitar. Leslie West of the band Mountain played a Less paul Melody Maker for quite awhile. Great sound and great action for straight ahead R&R or for blues.

Don

Subject: Gibson Melody Maker
From: 53
Date: 30 Mar 02 - 10:18 PM

When I was 16 I had a Gibson Melody Maker and I loved that guitar. Has any body else had or has a melody maker. Looking for some positive input.