Gibson Melody Maker Review

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Overall Rating 4.26

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Features 3.91

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Quality 4.36

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Reliability / Value 4.32

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Gibson Melody Maker Specs

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Construction: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Shape: Rounded  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: White Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.695"  
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  • String Nut: Corian  
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  • Tuners: Vintage Style  
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  • Bridge: Stoptail  
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  • Hardware: Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Classic  
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  • Number of Pickups: 1  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Single Coil  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Tailpiece: Wraparound.

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Gibson's Melody Maker is a nice sounding instrument that plays well. Most musicians feel that, overall, it's a fine guitar. Not much to be asked for feature-wise, Gibson delivered what's expected: a sturdy, quality instrument at a fair price.

Gibson went really far in carefully choosing Melody Maker's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes Melody Maker a full-featured guitar for a musician that plays a music style this instrument is primarily built for. If you decide to go for Gibson's Melody Maker you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by Melody Maker.

If you try playing Melody Maker after an average guitar, it becomes obvious that this Gibson deserves to be proud of making it sound so beautifully. It delivers great tone when plugged in to most amps and, versatile as it is, it will allow you to find your own tone that you will be proud of as well. Gibson's Melody Maker is surely a world class sounding instrument.

Gibson did a good job. Melody Maker is built well, the finish feels just right, the hardware is solid. While playing for a longer periods of time you can expect Melody Maker to stay in tune and you will be pleased while playing, because the neck is extremely comfortable. You might find that over time metal parts will oxidize a bit, but that's normal and nothing to worry about. Gibson did a really good job with Melody Maker guitar.

If you need an instrument that withstands live performances and studio sessions, rehearsals and practicing, you should rest assured that Gibson's Melody Maker is the right choice. This instrument is definitely built to last and will do so , through fire and flames. Gibson has the knowledge and experience you can rely on, and that kind of experience is well built into Melody Maker.