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The Gibson Melody Maker is an electric guitar made by Gibson Guitar Corporation. It has had many body shape variations since its conception in 1959.
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Gibson Melody Maker.
| Original Gibson Melody Maker | |
|---|---|
| Body type | Solid |
| Neck joint | Set |
| Scale | 24.75" (available with 18.56" short scale until 1970) |
| Woods | |
- Is a Gibson Melody Maker a Les Paul?
- What is a les Paul Melody Maker?
- How thick is a Gibson Melody Maker?
- What kind of guitar does Joan Jett play?
Is a Gibson Melody Maker a Les Paul?
The Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker solidbody electric guitar sports a slim mahogany body that's lightweight and comfortable to play. Originally introduced as a student model (much like the Les Paul Junior), the Melody Maker became a player's favorite for its light weight, comfortable neck, and great tone.
What is a les Paul Melody Maker?
The Les Paul™ Melody Maker™ E1 is the most affordable two-pickup Les Paul ever made with a slim lightweight Poplar body with powerful Epiphone Ceramic pickups. Available in six exclusive colors: Ebony, Heritage Cherry Sunburst, Pacific Blue, Sunset Yellow, Turquoise, and Vintage Sunburst.
How thick is a Gibson Melody Maker?
The Melody Maker was built rather uniquely, as the entire pickguard had the pickup, electronics, and controls all attached to it; they were simply mounted into the guitar inside a large routing that allowed it to be built more quickly and cheaply. It features a slab mahogany body (1.375” thickness—.
What kind of guitar does Joan Jett play?
Jett's signature guitar is a white Gibson Melody Maker, which she has played on all her hits since 1977.
