Gibson Melody Maker Raw Ebony

Full Description

Gibsons Golden Era the late 1950s and early 1960s is best known for the emergence of the companys iconic Les Paul Standard. But the Les Paul wasnt the companys best-selling guitar during this historic period. That title belongs to the legendary Melody Maker. Todays Melody Maker is a loving tribute to the style and spirit of the 1959 edition of that beloved guitar. It is also remains one of Gibsons most popular models, as well as its most affordable USA-made guitar.

Slim, Solid Mahogany Body The most central of all the Melody Makers features is its slim, solid mahogany body. The mahogany goes through the same rigorous selection process as all of Gibsons woods, and is personally inspected and qualified by Gibsons team of skilled wood experts before it enters the factories. Inside the Gibson factories, humidity is maintained at 45 percent, and the temperature at 70 degrees. This ensures all woods are dried to a level of equilibrium, where the moisture content does not change during the manufacturing process. This guarantees tight-fitting joints and no expansion, and controls the shrinkage and warping of the woods, in addition to reducing the weight. It also improves the woods machinability and finishing properties. Consistent moisture content means that a Melody Maker will respond evenly to temperature and humidity changes long after it leaves the factory.

Body

• Body Style - Les Paul
• Body Species - Mahogany

Hardware - Plating Finish - Chrome - Tailpiece - Wraparound Tailpiece/Bridge - Tuners - Vintage White Button

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup - Melody Maker Single Coil
• Pickup Cover - No
• Controls - 1 Volume - 1 Tone
• Control Knobs - Black Top Hats

Neck