Great single coil sound on a genuine Gibson neck.

Its simplicity is great for this old rocker who hate to mess with too many effects.

You basically do not get much variance with sound, but the sound you can get is great for this priced guitar.

Its a piece of wood with a great neck which is essentially what Les Paul did with the first electrics. Granted, a more substantial body would contribute to more sustain, but it would also contribute to more strain on the back. For someone who can't hold a full blown Les Paul for a full gig because of the weight of it. The paint fades very easily, but that will allow me to custom finish it later (I have played mine for a few years now and it is faded).

No contest as far as value. It is made in the U.S.A. and not Mexico or China like a certain other name brand guitar maker offering a line of similiar priced guitars..

I have never had a problem with any Gibson guitar I have ever owned. Several friends have had problems, but they were resolved quickly

It will not knock anyone over for looks, but I have had people come up to me and comment on the sound of my "really old" Gibson. I did not tell them it was relatively new.

Professional musician on guitar, keys, and sometimes dobro. I have been playing musical instruments for 53 years now.

Texas Roots Rock, sometimes classified as Americana

hobbyist; played for 45 years; piano, sax, guitar

rock, blues, Christian, progressive country

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'.

It's only a single coil pick up but it delivers that Gibson sound I like and can Scream with the best of them !

Feels nice in your hands,Great neck and body light weight and easy to handle for that Rock & Roll feel.

It's a GIBSON....

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Pro 40 plus years

Rock & Roll

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.

There was a gig bag by Gibson; good one but not perfect. Thats alright for guitar bought on inexpensive price.

Guitar plays fine and in fact - I'm sure this is the best guitar you can get for similar price.

Product made very well. In comparison to chinese' Epiphones Les Paul etc - its much higher then any possible top rates.

Its definitely worth the money - I've paid $489, new, with a gig bag included.

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.

This guitar is absolutely perfect in its simplicity! Unbelievably nice.

good enough, but do not play professionally.

Blues, Jazz, Rock

Been playing guitar for about 22 years

Started out playing rock. Ended up playing christian music. And this guitar is awesome..

10 years

Blues,Country

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.

Well placed pickup selector switch. Tuners haven't given me any problems. A quality, well-built instrument, a keeper at a great price.

I wish there were 2 volumes and 2 tones, but you can't have everything in an inexpensive American-made axe.

Overall very well crafted, very solid.

Great value, sure to go up in value in the future.

Don't know or care.

20+ years, semi pro

blues, classic rock

The sound is OK but not great, I would change out the p/u

Basic guitar with gibson on the head stock

nice playing

OK QC but not worth the price online.

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

Gibson has a pretty good reputation

It is a gibson and if you realy want a Gibson with out going broke this is your model, just don't pay retail!

Semi-Pro

Punk/Hardcore, All

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.

Volume and tone knobs.

A chuck of wood, a neck, strings. I could build this in my garage and do better. Tuners are junk.

A Danelectro puts it to shame.

Please. Gibson? I'd bet thier repair plant is bigger than their manufacturing plant.

No sex.

Active Musician

Blues

Sounds as good as my Gibson Classic "57's in my Epiphone Studio.

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.

The neck feels great even for my small fingers.

Solid Guitar. No mechanical or cosmetic imperfections.

The best Quality, and Sound, at a bargain Price.

Don't need it.

A guitar that is simple and magnificent. I didn't think that was possible.

Hobbyist

Rock,Country

a one trick pony really. but one hell of a trick!

really, just volume and tone.

straight forward stuff.

solid as a rock.

excellent value.

haven't needed service.

not the hottest looking amp. but are you a rocker, or a poser?