1961 Gibson Melody Maker D Single Cutaway - Cherry -

1961 Gibson Melody Maker D Single Cutaway   
Serial Number: 6470   
Pot Date Codes: 1376102 (2nd week of 1961)
Color: Cherry
Condition: Very Good
Mod's/Upgrades: Tuners Replaced
Electronics: Original
Breaks Or Repairs: No
Weight: 5lbs 7oz

For your consideration Tidewater Vintage offers this early 1961 Gibson Melody Maker D in Cherry finish.

While Sunburst was the standard catalog finish for the Gibson Melody Maker in 1961, Cherry was available as an option and has been documented on original 1961 models. This guitar shows no signs of ever being any color other than cherry but we feel at the very least it has been oversprayed at some point lond ago

Condition is Very Good showing normal players wear, scratches and chips but overall presents great.

This guitar is a rare early-1961 Gibson Melody Maker Single Cutaway example with all original electronics intact.

All electronics, tuners, controls and switches work as they should

The 1961 Gibson Melody Maker D ("D" for Double pickup) is a lightweight solid-body electric guitar from Gibson's "Golden Era". 1961 was a transitional year for the model; earlier 1961 units retained the original single-cutaway body shape, while later 1961 units moved to the double-cutaway design with rounded horns.

Specifications

Body Material: Solid mahogany.

Body Shape: Single Cutaway.

Neck Material: Mahogany (one-piece set-neck).

Neck Profile: "D"

Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood with pearl dot inlays.

Number of Frets: 22 vintage-style frets.

Scale Length: 24.75"

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Nut Material: Nylon.