1962 or 1963 Gibson Melody Maker D Sunburst
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This 1962 Gibson Melody Maker has been played enough to give it the killer vintage look. It has been pretty well cared for just the same.
The serial number on the guitar falls in the range for a 1962, but some numbers from this series do bleed into 1963. The pots date to the 41st week of 1962, so it is likely right on the cusp of 63 and 63.
A very nice refret was performed at one point. They currently show little wear and play perfectly. The neck feels great, with the early 60s 1 11/16" nut and a great shape that is thicker than Gibsons from the earlier 60s but not severely chunky.
The electronics are all original with one solder touched up where a ground wire popped off.
The wraparaound, "lightning bolt" bridge is a reproduction, which is necessary for proper intonation with wound G strings. The tremolo arm is also a reproduction part. All other parts are original to the guitar.
The neck is straight and the truss rod has room for future relief adjustments.
The case appears to be from a later guitar, but could also be original - I'm not certain. It is definitely a Gibson Melody Maker case.
Color: Sunburst
Weight: 5lbs 15ozs
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: D, see picture
Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Inlays: Mother of pearl dots
Frets: Re-fretted
Fret count: 22
Nut: Replaced
Nut width: 1 11/16"
Scale: 24.75"
Radius: 9.5"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 0.81"
Neck thickness at 12th fret: 0.92"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 5/64"
Total length: 38 3/8"
Lower bout: 13"
Waist: 7 1/8"
Upper bout: 9 3/16"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1 5/16"
String gauge: .010-.046"
Hardware Color: Nickel
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Gibson
Bridge Pickup Reading: 7.10k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup/Brand: Gibson
Neck Pickup Reading: 7.25k
Pickup Original?: Yes
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Reproduction wrap around bridge, Vibrola arm is a reproduction.
Tuners: Original with changed buttons, #3 is bent but operates just fine
Switch: Original
Pots/Codes: Original 1346241/1346250
Case: OHSC
Notes: Re-fret, broken ground wire re-soldered to potentiometer, Vibrola arm is a reproduction as is the wraparound lightning bridge.
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