Sweetwater present a great offer for today, Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Special at a fantastic low price.
These days, being among the busiest of the entire year, bring something special every day. Big deals, offers, discounts as well as new axes for the upcoming season. Sweetwater is no exception with today`s special offer, fantastic Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Special priced at $699.
The legendary original Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker shook the market in the late 1950s and early 1960s. It was introduced as a low end Gibson model, but soon rose to prominence for it`s simplicity, lightweight body, comfortable neck and rock solid tone. It was somewhat of a brother model to Les Paul Junior. Many a famous players started out on and had their licks and riffs tempered on the neck of the Melody Maker. Also, many legendary songs were played and recorded using the Melody Maker guitar. Over the time, Gibson Melody Maker became a legend in it`s own right and a revered instrument. Trusty, sturdy and simple, it brought up numerous generations of guitarists through the decades, both anonymous and famous alike. Today`s Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Special is also modeled after the Les Paul and covers the lower portion of the Gibson`s Les Paul model palette. Mahogany body and neck with two single coil pickups and 22 frets gives the basic features and options in a high quality package with a low price tag.
With quality and affordability in mind, Gibson luthiers made a lightweight body for the original Melody Maker model, and the tradition continues with today`s Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Special. Tonewood of choice for the body is Gibson`s all-time favorite, mahogany, and it is paired with a set neck. Guitar`s value is measured largely by how stable it`s tuning is and how strong the sustain is. With these demands both being a must for a successful guitar, Gibson decided to go with a wrap-around single piece bridge unit. Back in the day, in the 1950s, humbucking pickups were just emerging and P-90s were the option delivering the dirtiest and most powerful tone of all single coil pickups. This modern melody maker also sports a pair of P-90s, one in the bridge and one in the neck position. These timeless pickups simply lose none of the appeal and dirt as years pass by and today, Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Special still sounds big and rebellious. Master tone and volume knobs allow for the basic tone manipulation. Simple and easy to use with minimal interruption of the play. Traditional three-way toggle is the choice for the pickup switch.
Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Special features a set-in mahogany neck with a comfortable and fast `60s Slim Taper profile which some more expensive models also utilize. Substantial grip and sleek feel characterize this perennial, but still actual shape. Baked maple fingerboard features 22 frets and pearl dot inlays. Other features include: beautiful satin nitrocellulose finish, 24-3/4" scale, 12' fingerboard radius suited for both hot leads and cool chugging riffs.1.11/16" nut width, vintage styled tuning machines and a black pickguard. It is available in four colors: Red Satin, Blue Stain, Satin Ebony and Satin Red.
Gibson Les Paul Melody Maker Special is a great choice for a player who wants a good guitar to start on or a great choice to start discovering the world of Gibson Guitars with price tag set at $699. Pretty, loud, tough and rebellious, this guitar guarantees a lot of adventures in the sonic world. Check Les Paul Melody Maker Special at our detail page or at Sweetwater official web page.
