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horsespatoot · February 11th, 2012, 02:41 PM

Ad says ..... 1940s-50s Gibson, Melody Maker(resto project) $350

Looks maybe 60's to me ....

flag72 · February 11th, 2012, 03:04 PM

well it looks old but If you can afford it why not

.I say go for it

badform · February 11th, 2012, 03:05 PM

Well, that looks like a '64-65 Melody Maker. I snagged a '60 single cut in even worse condition, and I'm glad I did the way prices are going up.

For $350, it might be a fun project to put back together. I'd consider it, especially since the '64 I let go of was one of the guitars I really wish I hadn't. Fortunately I kept the '62.

dazzypig · February 11th, 2012, 03:52 PM

I don't think it's the 'deal of the century' or anything (that's why I usually get really exited about finds like this anyway, before I do some googling and invariably get disappointed, haha).

Seems like a fair price and could work out to be a nice guitar if you've got some time and skill though. I say go for it if you can do it.

horsespatoot · February 11th, 2012, 04:45 PM

I talked to the guy on the phone and didn't get a real sense of confidence. Sounds like too many parts missing. I'm gonna pass. Thanks for your replies.

StrangerNY · February 12th, 2012, 12:48 AM

I'd have bought it and turned it into a player. $350 is a fair price for old mahogany if the pickups are there and the neck is in one piece.

I've owned a few 60s MMs, and they're fun guitars.

- D

sean79 · February 12th, 2012, 12:04 PM

What's going on there, around the controls?

StrangerNY · February 12th, 2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean79

What's going on there, around the controls?

Looks like the guard is being held on by masking tape.

- D

paratus · February 12th, 2012, 10:21 PM

I love my 64, but $350 for that pile of parts is more than I would spend. Like StrangerNY said maybe you could make a player out of it, but with all those parts missing it wouldn't have the value of a real MM.

caferacer · February 12th, 2012, 10:29 PM

I would go take a look at it and make him an "offer"
(no not the kind you cant refuse)
$350...perhaps?....$250..grab it!

Jimmyspaz · February 12th, 2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean79

What's going on there, around the controls?

As has already been said masking tape, the tortoise shell celluloid that Gibson used on those MMs depolymerized over time , I had to replace the guard on my "63 for that reason. They are liable to crack around the jack mount.I'd probably go for it myself, all the missing parts are available and they were made of nice mahogany. Worth putting the time and money into, I miss mine.

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horsespatoot Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 723	Should I jump in the car and go buy it? Ad says ..... 1940s-50s Gibson, Melody Maker(resto project) $350 Looks maybe 60's to me .... Attached Images

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February 11th, 2012, 03:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
badform Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: B'more Posts: 148	Well, that looks like a '64-65 Melody Maker. I snagged a '60 single cut in even worse condition, and I'm glad I did the way prices are going up. For $350, it might be a fun project to put back together. I'd consider it, especially since the '64 I let go of was one of the guitars I really wish I hadn't. Fortunately I kept the '62.

February 11th, 2012, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
dazzypig Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle of England Posts: 235	I don't think it's the 'deal of the century' or anything (that's why I usually get really exited about finds like this anyway, before I do some googling and invariably get disappointed, haha). Seems like a fair price and could work out to be a nice guitar if you've got some time and skill though. I say go for it if you can do it.

February 11th, 2012, 04:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
horsespatoot Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 723	I talked to the guy on the phone and didn't get a real sense of confidence. Sounds like too many parts missing. I'm gonna pass. Thanks for your replies.

February 12th, 2012, 12:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
StrangerNY Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 843	I'd have bought it and turned it into a player. $350 is a fair price for old mahogany if the pickups are there and the neck is in one piece. I've owned a few 60s MMs, and they're fun guitars. - D

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