Up until 1961, Gibson dated solidbodies by utilizing the first number of the serial number to indicate the last digit of the year built, confirming that this Melody Maker is a 1960. A quick glance at the Melody Maker shows the similarity in design to the timeless Les Paul.

What years did Gibson make the Melody Maker?

Gibson Melody MakerOriginal Gibson Melody MakerPeriod1959–71, 1999–presentConstructionBody typeSolidNeck jointSet12 more rows

How thick is a Gibson Melody Maker?

1.375” The Melody Maker was built rather uniquely, as the entire pickguard had the pickup, electronics, and controls all attached to it; they were simply mounted into the guitar inside a large routing that allowed it to be built more quickly and cheaply. It features a slab mahogany body (1.375” thickness—.

Is a Gibson Melody Maker a good guitar?

The Gibson Melody Maker offers serious rock attitude. With its single-coil pickup and lightweight body, the Gibson Melody Maker is great for any guitarist. I will never sell this guitar. But then again, I have always been a little partial to the Gibson neck probably due to my small hand size.

Are Gibson Melody Makers any good?

The Gibson Melody Maker offers serious rock attitude. With its single-coil pickup and lightweight body, the Gibson Melody Maker is great for any guitarist. I will never sell this guitar. But then again, I have always been a little partial to the Gibson neck probably due to my small hand size.

How thick is a Les Paul Junior?

One-piece 12 3/4 inch wide, 1 5/8 inch thick, double-cutaway solid mahogany body with rounded edges.

What is a Les Paul Jr?

The Gibson Les Paul Jr. is a solid-body electric guitar introduced in 1954 as an affordable, entry-level Les Paul. It was first released with a single-cutaway body style; models with a double-cutaway body style were later introduced in 1958. The Jr.