suede Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 I just saw this today: Gibson is reissuing the Melody Maker ! yeah I want a white one ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy K. Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 What? No double-cutaway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted February 10, 2007 Share Posted February 10, 2007 If I recall my Gibson history, Melody Makers were single cutaways from '59 thru '65, but they added a double cutaway in '62 called the Melody Maker D. In '66, they started making them with SG-style bodies (pointed horns). They seemed to trail the Les Paul Juniors, which were single cuts from '54/'55 to '59, then went to double cutaways thru about mid-61, then took on SG bodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suede Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 Made in the USA and only $350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Davie Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 A friend of mine here in Syracuse still has his...the one he bought new in '64 at 14 years old, because it WAS intended to be s tudent model. He ended up not growing to big (5'5" with little fingers) so he ended up keeping it.It was recently appraised at $10-12,000!! He has played in bands around town for 40 years, and is 'well-used'...and he STILL had it appraised that high. Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringer Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Luckily he didn't rout it out for a humbucker in the 70's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Paul - If I were your friend, I'd get a 2nd opinion on that appraisal. I'm no expert, but the $10-12 grand appraisal sounds way too high for a Melody Maker, unless the guitar is stone killer mint, AND a VERY rare model to boot! Les Paul Juniors in near mint condition from the late 50's/early 60's are just getting to that price range, and they've been collectible for years, due to the fact that various celebs have played them (AND they're better guitars than MMs...more solidly built). Gil Southworth has a '65 Melody Maker in VG condition, 100% original, with a cracked pickguard, and he's quoting a price of $1,400 for it....and I know from personal experience, that Gil's one of the highest priced dealers out there ($8,500 for a '61 Epiphone Wilshire????). Don't get me wrong, I'm sure your friend got that appraisal amount....but it wouldn't hurt to see if another dealer/appraiser gives him a similar number. If I were your friend, I'd call Gil or George Gruhn or Drew at the Guitar Center in Hollywood, and ask for a rough estimate appraisal. They can generally appraise an instrument with a photo or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Also, I just went to Ebay, to see what Melody Makers are going for. There's a mint '67 one-off model in a custom color (sparkling burgundy), with 3 pickups and a whammy bar, with a BUY IT NOW price of $3,190....everything else is in the $1,000 - 1,500 range. Compare this to the huge amounts that LP Juniors are bringing in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Davie Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 OJohnny - I apologize...you are right. I called him and he said it was appraised for $4,000. I need to listen more closely! Appraisals are just thatm right? It almost never alludes to what someone will actually drop down and pay. He had told me a story about HIS friend who had a different '59 Les Paul that at one time, was appraised for $10-12,000. The rare one (I think that only 50 were ever made) where the maple sunburst paint had a chemical flaw, and the guitar turned 'orange' after time. Eventually, Gibson made a guitar just like it! You may recall Ace Frehley of KISS played one, but his was one of the ORIGINALS...he sold it at a pawn shop for just $4,000 to satisfy a gambling habit.Back to my point...you are correct, John. But my buddy still has his Melody Maker from 40 years ago. It is in excellent condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Davie Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 As a side note - I just had my '65 Hofner 500/1 (with McCartney specs, and righty) appraised for $2500-$3000. But you can't always judge things on Ebay. Ebay frequently lists re-pro's of my model (one of the last 'true' Hofners ever made, before corporate culture took over with cost-cutting shortcuts) for $1,195-1,895. Every now and then, you'll see a real '65 listed, but won't go over $1500. It baffles me why anyone would pay MORE for a re-pro. And when put into an amp, they DON'T sound the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angloberry Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Talking of double cutaways, I thought I had found the (almost) perfect replacement for Eric's white Melody Maker - the Daisy Rock Retro series - that is until I realised these are guitars made for girls by the "Girl Guitar Company" (oh dear....) Anyway, good looking guitar, Bigsby and all. Not sure about that dodgy looking f hole though. Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnO Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Daisy Rock guitars are great instruments for the money. The major accommodations they make for girls are the weight (very light) and the neck size - I don't know what the mesurement is, but it's made for very small hands. I believe the neck scale of 24.75" is the same as that of Les Pauls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Nivan Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 What great news. Always loved them.I took the pledge to not buy any more guitars until The Big Five-Oh, so I'm biding my time, considering options. This will surely rate. As will a way-cool Ric370.Rob Harding of Off Broadway has a vintage MM that he has moded and wailed on for years, as you can admire to marvelous effect here .Thanks for some great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suede Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Gibson now has a 2 pick up model. I hope they make the double cutaway next and in white because..I WANT IT MAN ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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