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Full-length view of a sunburst electric guitar with a black pickguard, two pickups, and four gold-capped control knobs, resting in its open, plush-lined case.
01 / 27Full-length view of a sunburst electric guitar with a black pickguard, two pickups, and four gold-capped control knobs, resting in its open, plush-lined case.
The sunburst guitar's body and lower neck are framed, showing two black single-coil pickups, a chrome bridge, and four gold control knobs.
02 / 27The sunburst guitar's body and lower neck are framed, showing two black single-coil pickups, a chrome bridge, and four gold control knobs.
The guitar's dark sunburst back and neck are visible, with six white tuning pegs and a few scratches on the body.
03 / 27The guitar's dark sunburst back and neck are visible, with six white tuning pegs and a few scratches on the body.
The guitar's dark sunburst back, showing wood grain and finish checking, is visible from the neck joint to the bottom strap button.
04 / 27The guitar's dark sunburst back, showing wood grain and finish checking, is visible from the neck joint to the bottom strap button.
Close-up of the guitar's black headstock with six cream tuning pegs, showing wear, scratches, and a gold logo.
05 / 27Close-up of the guitar's black headstock with six cream tuning pegs, showing wear, scratches, and a gold logo.
Rear view of the dark brown headstock and neck, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs on two metal strips with visible wear.
06 / 27Rear view of the dark brown headstock and neck, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs on two metal strips with visible wear.
The sunburst guitar body, with a black pickguard, shows four gold knobs and a white switch, plus significant wear on the lower edge.
07 / 27The sunburst guitar body, with a black pickguard, shows four gold knobs and a white switch, plus significant wear on the lower edge.
Close-up of the sunburst body, showing the black pickguard, two pickups, four gold-capped knobs, and a chrome bridge.
08 / 27Close-up of the sunburst body, showing the black pickguard, two pickups, four gold-capped knobs, and a chrome bridge.
Close-up of the sunburst body, showing the black pickguard, four gold top hat knobs, a white switch, and two black single-coil pickups.
09 / 27Close-up of the sunburst body, showing the black pickguard, four gold top hat knobs, a white switch, and two black single-coil pickups.
Close-up of the sunburst body, showing the black pickguard, two pickups, four gold-capped knobs, a toggle switch, and finish wear.
10 / 27Close-up of the sunburst body, showing the black pickguard, two pickups, four gold-capped knobs, a toggle switch, and finish wear.
The guitar's dark sunburst back shows extensive finish checking, scratches, and dings, with a black strap button visible.
11 / 27The guitar's dark sunburst back shows extensive finish checking, scratches, and dings, with a black strap button visible.
The back of the dark sunburst guitar body is shown at an angle, revealing many scratches and some edge wear.
12 / 27The back of the dark sunburst guitar body is shown at an angle, revealing many scratches and some edge wear.
The guitar's dark sunburst back, angled from the lower left, shows numerous scratches, dings, and finish wear along the edges.
13 / 27The guitar's dark sunburst back, angled from the lower left, shows numerous scratches, dings, and finish wear along the edges.
The back of the dark sunburst guitar body is shown, revealing many scratches and dings, especially around the edges and lower bout.
14 / 27The back of the dark sunburst guitar body is shown, revealing many scratches and dings, especially around the edges and lower bout.
The guitar's dark brown neck and fretboard are viewed from the side, showing the nut, frets, and dot inlays, with some finish wear near the nut.
15 / 27The guitar's dark brown neck and fretboard are viewed from the side, showing the nut, frets, and dot inlays, with some finish wear near the nut.
Close-up of the dark brown fretboard with small white dot inlays, showing some wear and a chip near the 7th fret.
16 / 27Close-up of the dark brown fretboard with small white dot inlays, showing some wear and a chip near the 7th fret.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with six strings, silver frets, and three white dot inlays, showing light wear.
17 / 27Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with six strings, silver frets, and three white dot inlays, showing light wear.
Upper body of a sunburst guitar, showing two black single-coil pickups, a chrome wraparound bridge, and heavy finish checking.
18 / 27Upper body of a sunburst guitar, showing two black single-coil pickups, a chrome wraparound bridge, and heavy finish checking.
Close-up of the sunburst body with heavy finish checking, showing the single pickup, tune-o-matic bridge, and black pickguard.
19 / 27Close-up of the sunburst body with heavy finish checking, showing the single pickup, tune-o-matic bridge, and black pickguard.
Close-up of the sunburst body, showing the black pickguard with four gold-capped knobs, a white toggle switch, and input jack.
20 / 27Close-up of the sunburst body, showing the black pickguard with four gold-capped knobs, a white toggle switch, and input jack.
The guitar's dark sunburst body edge, viewed from the side, shows significant finish wear, chips, and checking, with three gold control knobs.
21 / 27The guitar's dark sunburst body edge, viewed from the side, shows significant finish wear, chips, and checking, with three gold control knobs.
Close-up of the guitar's dark sunburst body edge, showing heavy finish wear, scratches, and chips revealing lighter wood beneath.
22 / 27Close-up of the guitar's dark sunburst body edge, showing heavy finish wear, scratches, and chips revealing lighter wood beneath.
Close-up of the sunburst body, showing two black single-coil pickups, a chrome wraparound bridge, and four gold-capped control knobs.
23 / 27Close-up of the sunburst body, showing two black single-coil pickups, a chrome wraparound bridge, and four gold-capped control knobs.
The guitar's dark sunburst back shows extensive finish checking, scratches, and dings, with a black strap button on the lower horn.
24 / 27The guitar's dark sunburst back shows extensive finish checking, scratches, and dings, with a black strap button on the lower horn.
The sunburst guitar body is open, revealing the internal wiring and pots, with the black pickguard and pickups removed.
25 / 27The sunburst guitar body is open, revealing the internal wiring and pots, with the black pickguard and pickups removed.
A hand holds a multimeter probe to the guitar's exposed electronics, showing a 7.22 kΩ reading on the display.
26 / 27A hand holds a multimeter probe to the guitar's exposed electronics, showing a 7.22 kΩ reading on the display.
A hand tests the guitar's exposed electronics with a multimeter reading 6.87, showing the wiring and pots against a plush case lining.
27 / 27A hand tests the guitar's exposed electronics with a multimeter reading 6.87, showing the wiring and pots against a plush case lining.

Gibson

1963 Gibson Melody Maker D Sunburst w/HSC

$2,995.00

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  • Year1963
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreSan Diego
  • CaseHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1963
Model
Gibson Melody Maker D Sunburst
Finish
Vintage Guitars Orange Original Sunburst
Condition
Very Good
Originality
all-original
Store
San Diego

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.672
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.83
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
1.03
Weight
6lbs

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets Are In Very Good Condition With Plenty Of Life Left

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Two Single Coil Pickups Measuring: 7.22-Bridge, 6.87-Neck
Tuners
Snakehead Headstock With Original Open Back Tuners

Case

Case
HSC

Description

1963 Gibson Melody Maker D Sunburst w/HSC

This Guitar Is In Very Good, All Original Condition With Some Playwear Visible On The Sides And Back Of The Body (Please See Photos)

Original Sunburst Finish Checking On Top Of Body

Some Dings Visible On Both Sides Of The Body

Belt Worming Visible On Back Of Body

Double Cutaway Solid Mahogany Body

Mahogany Neck With Brazillian Rosewood Fingerboard And Mother Of Pearl Dot Inlays

D Shaped Neck Profile

Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0.83", At 12th Fret 1.03"

Pots Date To 1963

Compensated Wrap Around Bridge With Nickel Hardware

Single Ply Black Pickguard With "Melody Maker" Logo

Original Gold Top Hat Knobs, Bridge Volume Text Has Faded

Comes With Non-Original, Period Correct Case

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