Gibson Melody Maker 12 String 1968, Sparkling Burgundy

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Specs


Instrument	Solid Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	Melody Maker 12 String
Finish	Sparkling Burgundy
SKU	GS5997-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1968
Body Material	Mahogany
Finish Material	Original Nitrocellulose
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany / Brazilian Rosewood
Radius	10"
Weight	6.2lbs
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.55"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Thickness	.86"-1.02"
Electronics	Original Electronics
Pickup Impedance	N-7.4K B-7K
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Yes
Case	None
Modifications/Repairs	New Nut, Replaced Knobs, Replaced Switch, and Replaced Pickguard. Swapped period correct strap buttons. Missing truss rod cover.

Description

This is quite rare - A Gibson Melody Maker 12 String in Sparkling Burgundy! Melody Makers were Gibson's entry level instruments, so seeing one with any extra appointments is pretty uncommon. Gibson likely made less than 200 of these in '68. This example has new nut, replaced knobs, replaced switch, replaced pickguard, and replaced period correct strap buttons. There's wear through to the gold undercoat that gives it a fantastic vintage look and feel. It plays comfortably and sounds great with its original Melody Maker pickups.

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