Gibson SG Guitars

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1970 Gibson Melody Maker!

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Want a budget vintage SG? Who doesn't? This 1970 Melody Maker makes a nice substitute for an expensive late 60s or early 70s SG. It's cooler than most Melody Makers because, starting in 1970, they got a full width headstock just like any other Gibson! It looks more like an SG than its budget roots. It even has a pearl logo! Just like an SG, the MM has a mahogany body. The mahogany neck features an unbound rosewood board. The headstock has a natural overlay and a semi raised pearl Gibson logo. A single coil Melody Maker bridge delivers cool, almost Strat-like, tones. A wraparound bridge and Maestro vibrato make for some hip sounds. 3 on a plate tuners just like a vintage Junior keep everything solid. This example is finished in oh-so-70s Walnut and looks really cool. All original too. One bent tuner shaft but nothing that interferes with performance. A really cool 37 year old guitar at a great price!

Big neck alert! This guitar has a chunky rounded neck with good feel. Nice action. The frets show some wear and flattening but still feel fine. The single coil pickup sounds great (super clean with low output) and all electronics work fine. Condition wise, this one has normal wear for a nearly 40 year old guitar. Average pick and clearcoat scratches as well as normal dents and dings. Still a nice looking piece. One bent tuner. Still works fine. Comes in original soft case.

Vintage dealers are getting big bucks for late 60s and early 70s SG's. This guitar has the same tone, feel and looks as many of its more expensive cousins. I've had a ton of Melody Makers but this is the first post 1969 one I've had or seen. Super rare with these features and a killer guitar. BUY IT NOW and own a cool vintage Gibson!

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