{"product_id":"gibson-melody-maker-double-cut-cherry-1965","title":"Gibson Melody Maker Double Cut Cherry 1965","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1965 Gibson Melody Maker Double Cut in Cherry is a genuine slice of sixties Gibson history that has been given a thorough, thoughtful overhaul. Feather-light at just 2.6 kg and full of that unmistakable vintage vibe, it now packs a serious tonal upgrade in the form of two Gibson P90 soapbar pickups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Melody Maker was Gibson's affordable, stripped-back solidbody of the late fifties and sixties, loved for its lightweight all-mahogany build and simple, resonant construction. This double-cut example carries all of that vintage charm, from the cherry finish to the slim mahogany neck and comfortable 24.75\" scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one has clearly had the works. The electronics have been completely replaced, with the original Melody Maker single coils swapped for a pair of Gibson P90 soapbars. Fitting these required a few modifications, which is also why it now wears a different pickguard, and both the bridge and the tuners have been replaced as well. The result is arguably more reliable and versatile than stock, with the fat, gritty, midrange-rich voice that only a good set of P90s can deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a heavily modified vintage instrument, it is in very good playing condition but wears its history openly. Most notably, the strap button on the back has been re-installed several times over the years, leaving a somewhat messy area, though it now holds securely. Elsewhere it shows the honest wear you would expect from a guitar of this age. All in all it keeps the vintage appeal of a 1965 Gibson Melody Maker while offering arguably more dependable electronics and a fantastic set of P90 soapbars. It comes in a gigbag with a TFOA Passport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instrument has been carefully inspected for condition and playability, then set up to our Gold Standard by a luthier. We make sure it arrives in your hands exactly as it should: sounding its best, playing effortlessly and ready to be enjoyed from the very first note.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"313671","offer_id":53893941100891,"sku":"109511-313671","price":2899.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/6607\/7019\/files\/GibsonMelodyMakerDoubleCutCherry1965-3.jpg?v=1788357059","url":"https:\/\/www.tfoa.eu\/en-int\/products\/gibson-melody-maker-double-cut-cherry-1965","provider":"TFOA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}