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Description & Specifications
1959 Gibson Melody Maker 3/4 – Sunburst
We present an all original 1959 Gibson Melody Maker 3/4 in its original Sunburst finish. Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
This vintage Gibson model has become increasingly rare to come across. First of all, because this isn’t just any Melody Maker — it’s a 3/4 model from the first year of production: 1959. It’s small and very fun to play. It features a one-piece single-cutaway mahogany body and a one-piece mahogany neck with a dark rosewood fingerboard. It has a gorgeous Sunburst finish with beautiful finish checking across the body. It features a single wide “bottom” white pickup that sounds fantastic. This rare pickup was only produced in 1959.
Overall, this vintage Gibson guitar is in excellent condition with minor nicks, dings, and other cosmetic wear, as you would expect from an almost 70-year-old guitar — but nonetheless a stunning example. The original frets have plenty of life left.
It’s 100% original throughout – just like it left the Kalamazoo factory back in 1959.
The pickup and the electronics/wiring remain untouched and intact, with no broken solder joints and no rewound pickup. All original and 100% correct.
It comes with the original chipboard case, original hang tag, and original strap. It’s all there!
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Photo Documentation of Originality
Each of our vintage instruments comes with a professionally prepared documentation package stored on a USB drive. This includes high-resolution internal and external photos, showcasing every detail of the instrument. The serial number is also noted on the USB drive. This serves as your proof of originality and offers transparent, reliable verification of authenticity—providing peace of mind when investing in a piece of guitar history.
Please note: The photos document exactly how the instrument looked—inside and out—on the day of purchase. Any modifications made after the sale will void both the warranty and the originality verification.
