Gibson 1959 Melody Maker 3/4 Size Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used 5.8 lb Gibson will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. In very good condition, this electric has nicks and scuffs all over the body, neck, and headstock, along with finish checking. There are two holes under the tailpiece.

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This 1959 Melody Maker captures the simplicity and character of Gibson’s late-fifties craftsmanship in a compact 3/4 package that feels lively in the hands and full of personality. Built with a mahogany neck, aged-lacquer finish, and a slim singlecut body just 1-3/8 inches thick, it keeps all the vintage charm players love while staying surprisingly lightweight. The 23-inch scale and vintage rounded profile make it approachable and comfortable, with rosewood under your fingers, white dot markers, and the unmistakable look of aged lacquer settling into every curve. Its short-scale feel gives it a snappy, immediate response that works beautifully for studio work, songwriting, or players who just want a compact classic.

The wraparound bridge, nickel hardware, and black pickguard keep everything as straightforward as can be, offering a clear and cutting voice guided only by volume and tone. The set-neck construction paired with a solid body gives it the resonance old Melody Makers are known for. With its original 1959 serial number 923132 and a hardshell case included, this guitar stands as a genuine piece of late-fifties Gibson history, now available at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Melody Maker
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Tobacco Sunburst

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Top Material: None
• Body Finish: Aged Lacquer
• Body Shape: Melody Maker, Singlecut, 1-3/8" Body
• Body Style: Solid Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Solid
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Vintage Rounded
• Neck Finish: Aged Lacquer
• Neck Depth: 0.875" at 1st Fret, 0.943" at 9th Fret
• Neck Construction: Set Neck
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
• Position Inlays: White Dots
• Side Dots: White
• Number of Frets: 19
• Truss Rod Style: Single-Action
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.58"
• Scale Length: 3/4, 23"

Hardware

• Bridge: Wraparound
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: None
• Bridge Mounting: Fixed
• Pickguard: Black, surrounds pickup
• Pickup Covers: Black
• Control Knobs: Black
• Switch Tip: None
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Open Gear with White Buttons
• String Trees: None
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: Black
• Output Jack: 1/4", Nickel

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: S
• Bridge Pickup: Single Coil
• Controls: Volume and Tone
• Switching: None
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: None
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 923132
• Manufacture Date: 1959