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Gibson Melody Maker Electric Guitar

Single-coil pickup. Chrome hardware. Dot inlays.

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"If you want to develop your guitar technique and you don't think you will stop to play; when you're not too rich but not too poo" submitted June 27, 2011

By a customer from ya.ru
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Musical Background: good enough, but do not play professionally.
Music Style: Blues, Jazz, Rock
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Sound: The sound of this guitar is really excellent. I'm rating it "8" just because the guitar has the only single coil pick up at bridge position. I'm expecting the dual pickup version must sound deeper, but I cant test it. So the sound quality is really good and tone control gives a real possibility to achieve a variety of sounds - from heavy rock sounding to gentle, nearly bluesy or even acoustic breathe... BUT... The factory setup was good, but not perfect. So I needed to adjust it myself and you have to be more or less experienced player to make it or just need a professional assistance. I've done the following: it was needed to make a deeper slots on the nut - I didnt want to replace it- so the height of the strings above the first fret came into proper position.All the rest just a work with truss rod wrench and height of the bridge so the height of the strings went on a normal level without any buzz. Now this height is about 2.2 mm on 12-th fret; no buzz and action is lovely low. Bridge itself - in fact its not bad and intonations are alright for beginners playing rhythm and lead guitar in heavy rock or punk style. I'm playing with fingers and do not use plectrums at all. A kind of jazz or classical style, but am playing rock and bluse mostly.Playing some stuff technically difficult you can feel the wrong intonations on solo. So the only part was replaced - I've but an adjustable wrap around bridge so the intonations now are brilliant. Feature: There was a gig bag by Gibson; good one but not perfect. Thats alright for guitar bought on inexpensive price. Ease of Use: Guitar plays fine and in fact - I'm sure this is the best guitar you can get for similar price. Quality: Product made very well. In comparison to chinese' Epiphones Les Paul etc - its much higher then any possible top rates. Value: Its definitely worth the money - I've paid $489, new, with a gig bag included. Manufacturer Support: Unfortunately Gibson doesn't sell their guitars in Russia. Those you can get are being offered on ridiculous prices so I was buying this melody maker in the USA with a help of my friend. The Wow Factor: This guitar is absolutely perfect in its simplicity! Unbelievably nice. Overall: I was choosing this guitar analysing price/quality factor. This is original american Gibson, no chinese's crafts. The only thing you can buy for similar money is Fender Telecaster made in Mexico. A Telecaster made in USA costs 3 times more than recent Gibson melody maker... It difficult to compare these guitars but now I'm saying about the price only.
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"A Little Rocker Not a Mocker" submitted April 29, 2011

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Musical Background: Pro 40 plus years
Music Style: Rock & Roll
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Sound: This is an excellent buy for the money, It's a Gibson. Solid Body Sound Solid Mahogany, Set Neck what more can you ask for ? I would recommend this Guitar to any stage player from beginner to Pro. I have had several Gibson Guitars including a 61 1/2 Double Cut away Melody Maker. Love em'. Feature: It's only a single coil pick up but it delivers that Gibson sound I like and can Scream with the best of them ! Ease of Use: Feels nice in your hands,Great neck and body light weight and easy to handle for that Rock & Roll feel. Quality: It's a GIBSON.... Manufacturer Support: Registered Now....
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""Melody Maker" Gibsons' Best Kept Secret" submitted November 16, 2008

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Musical Background: Hobbyist
Music Style: Rock,Country
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Sound: Sounds as good as my Gibson Classic "57's in my Epiphone Studio. Feature: The amazing sound makes up for any lack of features. Tuners are very stable. Intonation perfect out of the box. The finish has a satin feel that makes you smile while you're playing. Ease of Use: The neck feels great even for my small fingers. Quality: Solid Guitar. No mechanical or cosmetic imperfections. Value: The best Quality, and Sound, at a bargain Price. Manufacturer Support: Don't need it. The Wow Factor: A guitar that is simple and magnificent. I didn't think that was possible. Overall: It's hard to describe "The sound", "The Feel" of a fine musical Instrument. It's GOOD.
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Gibson Melody Maker Customer Review submitted April 21, 2010

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Musical Background: 20+ years, semi pro
Music Style: blues, classic rock
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Sound: I just bought a 2007 2 pickup model and I'm still getting used to it, but I like the sound very much. I'm a humbucking pickup lover, but these pickups are sweet with a clear sound, but no TOO clear, e.g. Fender Tele. The neck is beautiful, after all it's made in Tennessee and feels great, like most Gibson necks. I expected a slim neck, but it's a full-sized one, yeah!!! Finish is better than expected with no flaws anywhere. A great little axe, it's light and sounds great. Feature: Well placed pickup selector switch. Tuners haven't given me any problems. A quality, well-built instrument, a keeper at a great price. Ease of Use: I wish there were 2 volumes and 2 tones, but you can't have everything in an inexpensive American-made axe. Quality: Overall very well crafted, very solid. Value: Great value, sure to go up in value in the future. Manufacturer Support: Don't know or care.
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Gibson Melody Maker Customer Review submitted November 7, 2007

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Sound: a one trick pony really. but one hell of a trick! Feature: really, just volume and tone. Ease of Use: straight forward stuff. Quality: solid as a rock. Value: excellent value. Manufacturer Support: haven't needed service. The Wow Factor: not the hottest looking amp. but are you a rocker, or a poser? Overall: a solid guitar. delivers what it promises.
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"TYPICAL OF GIBSON QUALITY." submitted May 1, 2010

By a customer from verizon.net
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Musical Background: Active Musician
Music Style: Blues
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Sound: A cheap single coil pickup at the bridge. Sound? Please give me a stick I'll kill it. I give it a 5 just because it produces noise. Feature: Volume and tone knobs. Quality: A chuck of wood, a neck, strings. I could build this in my garage and do better. Tuners are junk. Value: A Danelectro puts it to shame. Manufacturer Support: Please. Gibson? I'd bet thier repair plant is bigger than their manufacturing plant. The Wow Factor: No sex. Overall: It has Gibson on the headstock. I bought it as a joke. If you pay five bills for this I have swamp land in Florida you will love. Any Ibanez or Epiphone for two hundred dollars puts it to shame.
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"Over Priced hunk of wood." submitted January 16, 2010

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Musical Background: Semi-Pro
Music Style: Punk/Hardcore, All
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Sound: The sound is OK but not great, I would change out the p/u Feature: Basic guitar with gibson on the head stock Ease of Use: nice playing Quality: OK QC but not worth the price online. Value: This guitar is not worth the price they ask online. I can go to my local dealer and buy these for $299 any day brand new. So the $450-$500 is way over priced Manufacturer Support: Gibson has a pretty good reputation The Wow Factor: It is a gibson and if you realy want a Gibson with out going broke this is your model, just don't pay retail! Overall: OK guitar, OK sound there is nothing great about this guitar, but I realy cant beat it up except for the price
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