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Description & Specifications
1966 Gibson Melody Maker D – Pelham Blue
We present an all original 1966 Gibson Melody Maker D in its original Pelham Blue finish. Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
It features a one-piece mahogany neck and a one-piece mahogany body, which gives it a rich, full tone. The two single-coil pickups are sensitive and well-balanced. It’s in great shape, with some nicks, dings, finish checking, and other cosmetic wear. No breaks or repairs!
The original Pelham Blue finish remains a strong blue with some greenish fading. Overall, this is a fantastic 1966 Gibson solid-body electric guitar, featuring a full-sized neck and scale length. It plays beautifully and looks stunning in its rare Pelham Blue finish. The SG-style Melody Maker has a comfortable, rounded neck with a rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays, and a factory “Maestro” Tremolo tailpiece.
It’s 100% original throughout – just like it left the Kalamazoo factory back in 1966.
Pickups and electronics/wiring remain untouched and intact, with no broken solder joints and no re-wound pickups. All original and 100% correct.
Comes complete with its original Gibson chipboard case. Latches and handle are in perfect working order.
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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.
