1969 Gibson Melody Maker SG Modified Natural Mahogany Finish w/HSC

Description

1969 Gibson Melody Maker SG In Natural Finish

This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

Heavily Modified Player Grade Condition (Please See Photos)

Guitar Has Been Refinished, With Some Body Contours And Edges Slightly Altered Or Reshaped (See Photos)

Body Routed For Dual Humbucker Configuration

Added Schaller Tuners

Electronics Fairly Original With Two Changed Pots Including One Push/Pull For Coil Splitting And Some Wiring

Original Short Vibrola Removed And Converted To Fine-Tuning Tailpiece With 70's Gibson Harmonica Bridge

Modified Custom-Made Thick Single-Ply Pickguard In SG Standard Styling

Original Frets In Low But Playable Condition

Made In Kalamazoo, MI

Solid Mahogany Body

Gibson '57 Classic In Neck Position And Unspecified Gibson USA Humbucker In Bridge Position (Likely A 490R/498T Or Similar)

24.75" Scale Length

1 9/16" Nut Width

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.81"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: 1.04"

Weighs 7lbs 2oz

Comes As Shown With Period Correct Hard Shell Case In Poor Condition (See Photos)

A modified 1969 Gibson Melody Maker SG offering classic late-’60s Gibson character with a lightweight mahogany body, comfortable slim neck profile, and distinctive SG-style double-cutaway design. Modified from its original configuration, this vintage Melody Maker delivers a unique player-grade feel with plenty of vintage Gibson vibe and character.