Melody Maker Appreciation Thread~ - Page 13

sollophonic · 01-26-2012, 03:04 PM

Ive put these two elsewhere on the forum, but I'm glad this thread was bumped up, cos it gives me a chance to show 'em again.

Breakrite · 01-26-2012, 09:51 PM

My 65 MM. One of the best necks to play, out of all my guitars.

texas legs lee · 01-27-2012, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Breakrite

My 65 MM. One of the best necks to play, out of all my guitars.

WOW! love those 2 guitars pictured here! 'spotlight special' LP?
I have a 65 2 [humbucking]PU MM, LOVE the neck! the previous owner did the mods, put on grovers, and a TOM/STOPTAIL setup, so basically, it's an SG with a MM body. [as opposed to the 66 MMs which are an MM with the SG body..]
I also LOVE your WOODY super champ! I have a standard one from 84.

Breakrite · 01-28-2012, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by texas legs lee

WOW! love those 2 guitars pictured here! 'spotlight special' LP?
I have a 65 2 [humbucking]PU MM, LOVE the neck! the previous owner did the mods, put on grovers, and a TOM/STOPTAIL setup, so basically, it's an SG with a MM body. [as opposed to the 66 MMs which are an MM with the SG body..]
I also LOVE your WOODY super champ! I have a standard one from 84.

Thanks. I've owned the MM since 1977 and I bought the Spotlight new in 1983 and picked up the Champ at the same time. Back to the MM you own, can you post a pic? Love to see it. You are right about the necks. They are surprisingly playable.

texas legs lee · 01-28-2012, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Breakrite

Thanks. I've owned the MM since 1977 and I bought the Spotlight new in 1983 and picked up the Champ at the same time. Back to the MM you own, can you post a pic? Love to see it. You are right about the necks. They are surprisingly playable.

on the left is the 67 MM [sg shape] refinished in Pelham blue modded with p-90s
it WAS originally the same color, but the prev owner refinned the neck in blue was well [usually the necks on those MMs are left 'natural'].

on the right, is my 65 MM that the prev owner modded with Grovers, a TOM/Stoptail, custom pickguard, and Humbuckers. So, basically it's an SG but with a 65 MM body!

Breakrite · 01-28-2012, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by texas legs lee

on the left is the 67 MM [sg shape] refinished in Pelham blue modded with p-90s
it WAS originally the same color, but the prev owner refinned the neck in blue was well [usually the necks on those MMs are left 'natural'].

on the right, is my 65 MM that the prev owner modded with Grovers, a TOM/Stoptail, custom pickguard, and Humbuckers. So, basically it's an SG but with a 65 MM body!

THOSE ARE SWEET!! Anyone I've ever let play the MM, that's never had their hands around a 65 (or around that era before), is just blown away. We all think that "our guitars" are "the one", but these early models are really special. They're not LP's, never going to be, but they're in a guitar class all their own.

It's not always about "how much will it sell for?". It's about, is it fun to play and do I want to play it. IMHO.

If I could find one like the dual humbuckers, I'd be all over it. They are just asking to be played.

Mantis · 01-28-2012, 02:41 PM

Big sister watching over little sister...

studio1087 · 01-29-2012, 07:32 PM

I restrung both of my Melody Makers last night.

It made me happy.

Holding them and working on them and playing them makes me feel like a kid.

I'm 47 but I feel like a 17 year old when I pick up a Melody Maker.

There is something about the simplicity and there is something about how easy they are to understand that just makes me feel like a happy kid.

Sorry if this sounds goofy but I feel genuinely happy every time that I bang out a tune on these guitars.........

This is my screen saver at my office.......

I can't look at this picture and be sad. I think it's great.

John

Breakrite · 01-30-2012, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by studio1087

I restrung both of my Melody Makers last night.

It made me happy.

Holding them and working on them and playing them makes me feel like a kid.

I'm 47 but I feel like a 17 year old when I pick up a Melody Maker.

There is something about the simplicity and there is something about how easy they are to understand that just makes me feel like a happy kid.

Sorry if this sounds goofy but I feel genuinely happy every time that I bang out a tune on these guitars.........

I can't look at this picture and be sad. I think it's great.

John

They're like faithful little dogs aren't they? Always happy to see you and love to be played with.

gristle · 01-31-2012, 04:50 PM

Finally joined the MM club a few months back.
Just made my first pickup to go on this, P90 wrapped via a power drill. Sounds good so far.

Just need to make a new pickguard to replace the one the last owner added and get a truss rod cover.

Great neck on it, not skinny but thinner than my Orville LPjr neck.

mm1.jpg

mm2.jpg

kasu · 02-07-2012, 02:39 PM

Hi.
How on earth have I missed this thread? I also love MMs. I have two (and one on its way). The one on the left is a 65 and the other one is a 1989 Pro2. I have bunch of other guitars but if I ad to choose to keep just one it would be the the 65, no hesitation.

The one on its way is a wreck that I plan on restoring. Its a -04 with the P-90 and tuneomatic bridge. Allways wanted one of these and a project is allways fun.

Scream And Fly · 02-07-2012, 03:33 PM

Jesus, that guitar is a 2004? What did the previous owner do to the thing?

Quote:

Originally Posted by kasu

The one on its way is a wreck that I plan on restoring. Its a -04 with the P-90 and tuneomatic bridge. Allways wanted one of these and a project is allways fun.

kasu · 02-08-2012, 12:55 AM

Well who knows what went through this persons head? There must have been some sort of drugs involved. Ive restored a few guitars and in fact ive seen worse.... my 65 made me wonder the same thing:

Before restoration:

neozecat · 02-08-2012, 01:38 AM

And after pic ?

kasu · 02-08-2012, 01:43 AM

Its the one on the left in my first post.

neozecat · 02-08-2012, 01:47 AM

Nice work

kasu · 02-08-2012, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neozecat

Nice work

Thanks

kasu · 02-08-2012, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by studio1087

I restrung both of my Melody Makers last night.

It made me happy.

Holding them and working on them and playing them makes me feel like a kid.

I'm 47 but I feel like a 17 year old when I pick up a Melody Maker.

There is something about the simplicity and there is something about how easy they are to understand that just makes me feel like a happy kid.

Sorry if this sounds goofy but I feel genuinely happy every time that I bang out a tune on these guitars.........

I can't look at this picture and be sad. I think it's great.

John

I know what you mean.......

Nilitara · 02-09-2012, 08:26 AM

I recently purchased an ice tea traditional, I thought my poor raw worn white melody maker would be mothballed!!! However I still find myself been drawn back to it.

I'm simplistic design, and weight make it a joy, to play. It's now just starting to wear in places, and the mahogany showing through the white looks sweet. I love my melody maker!! It's a keeper.

Breakrite · 02-10-2012, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kasu

Its the one on the left in my first post.

Wow......that resto came out great on the cherry finished 65 MM. Excellent work.

kasu · 02-11-2012, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Breakrite

Wow......that resto came out great on the cherry finished 65 MM. Excellent work.

Thanks, it was a fun project to do. The simple design and the high quality of the guitar to start with made it remarkably easy to work with.
I noticed that a lot of MM-people also like the juniors, for obvious reasons. Here is mine hanging out with the -65. Great guitar of course but I prefer the MM due mainly to the lighter weight.

beatleslennonfan · 02-19-2012, 05:18 PM

my soon to be 1967 Gibson MM w/ mods and re-finish.

Job-Job type Job · 02-19-2012, 05:24 PM

sollophonic · 02-20-2012, 01:53 PM

My black MM now has a soapbar P90. Had to do a bit of opening out of the pickup slot, but didn't take too long.

denki109 · 02-23-2012, 06:01 AM

I am a newbie here and a Melody Maker-a-holic.

I have to say that I really love this hacked up JJMM featured below. I know this message was originally posted in 2010, but it would be great to know more about the recipe of this "runaway" beast.

Is that a genuine '72/'73 (ish) era Gibbo embossed humbucker you've installed there? And is the neck pickup from a Recording model?

And what trem unit have you installed? How is the tuning stability with it?

I've got a '68 Pelham Blue MMSG I with a '72 Gibson full sized embossed humbucker (which someone thankully added before I got the guitar) and seeing your Joan Jett model with a similar bridge pickup makes us family by default. I've also got a '65 MMD with two Shaw-era PAF MiniHumbuckers which is a lovely companion to have to the MMSG.

I am so glad to see so many MM Lovers out there. It makes me feel part of a very special family.

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Originally Posted by duane v

Here's my hacked up JJ MM.... She plays and sound great..... Fun guitars to mod

denki109 · 02-23-2012, 06:05 AM

Jane Wiedlin is sporting a Pelham Blue SGMM in this video from The Go Gos. From 1.07 in you can see the axe in action.

You Tube

denki109 · 02-23-2012, 06:10 AM

The Libertines: Can't Stand Me Now

Carl Barat is sporting a '59 Single Cut MM. His parter in crime, Pete Doherty is sporting a "near relation" of the MM - a fetching batwing Epiphone Olympic.

Pointless bit of trivia: This track was produced by MM Lover (and former member of The Clash) Mick Jones.

The Libertines - Can't Stand Me Now - YouTube

denki109 · 02-23-2012, 06:13 AM

Roxette: The Look

Marie Fredriksson is sporting a single cut MM in this video from the late 80s.

You Tube

denki109 · 02-23-2012, 06:17 AM

Presidents of the United States of America: Peaches

Chris Ballew is using this "peach" of a Cardinal Red MMSG guitar as a bass. Apparently using 2 D Strings from a bass guitar tuned E and A respectively.

peaches - YouTube

kasu · 02-23-2012, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denki109

I am a newbie here and a Melody Maker-a-holic.

I have to say that I really love this hacked up JJMM featured below. I know this message was originally posted in 2010, but it would be great to know more about the recipe of this "runaway" beast.

Is that a genuine '72/'73 (ish) era Gibbo embossed humbucker you've installed there? And is the neck pickup from a Recording model?

And what trem unit have you installed? How is the tuning stability with it?

I've got a '68 Pelham Blue MMSG I with a '72 Gibson full sized embossed humbucker (which someone thankully added before I got the guitar) and seeing your Joan Jett model with a similar bridge pickup makes us family by default. I've also got a '65 MMD with two Shaw-era PAF MiniHumbuckers which is a lovely companion to have to the MMSG.

I am so glad to see so many MM Lovers out there. It makes me feel part of a very special family.

REALLY cool looking MM!!

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studio1087 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Milwaukee Posts: 1,373 Thanks: 20 Thanked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Melody Maker Appreciation Thread~ I restrung both of my Melody Makers last night. It made me happy. Holding them and working on them and playing them makes me feel like a kid. I'm 47 but I feel like a 17 year old when I pick up a Melody Maker. There is something about the simplicity and there is something about how easy they are to understand that just makes me feel like a happy kid. Sorry if this sounds goofy but I feel genuinely happy every time that I bang out a tune on these guitars......... This is my screen saver at my office....... I can't look at this picture and be sad. I think it's great. John rybass, Breakrite and Mantis like this.

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gristle Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wellington NZ Posts: 12 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Melody Maker Appreciation Thread~ Finally joined the MM club a few months back. Just made my first pickup to go on this, P90 wrapped via a power drill. Sounds good so far. Just need to make a new pickguard to replace the one the last owner added and get a truss rod cover. Great neck on it, not skinny but thinner than my Orville LPjr neck. mm1.jpg mm2.jpg

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02-07-2012, 02:39 PM	#371 (permalink)
kasu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Too far North Posts: 452 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Melody Maker Appreciation Thread~ Hi. How on earth have I missed this thread? I also love MMs. I have two (and one on its way). The one on the left is a 65 and the other one is a 1989 Pro2. I have bunch of other guitars but if I ad to choose to keep just one it would be the the 65, no hesitation. The one on its way is a wreck that I plan on restoring. Its a -04 with the P-90 and tuneomatic bridge. Allways wanted one of these and a project is allways fun.

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kasu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Too far North Posts: 452 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Melody Maker Appreciation Thread~ Well who knows what went through this persons head? There must have been some sort of drugs involved. Ive restored a few guitars and in fact ive seen worse.... my 65 made me wonder the same thing: Before restoration:

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Nilitara Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Diss, UK Posts: 234 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Melody Maker Appreciation Thread~ I recently purchased an ice tea traditional, I thought my poor raw worn white melody maker would be mothballed!!! However I still find myself been drawn back to it. I'm simplistic design, and weight make it a joy, to play. It's now just starting to wear in places, and the mahogany showing through the white looks sweet. I love my melody maker!! It's a keeper. icantbuyafender likes this. __________________ 2011 Gibson Traditional Iced Tea Epiphone Bonamassa Goldtop 2004 Epiphone Trans Amber Standard Fender 60s CP Strat Orange Tiny Terror Marshall MG CDR15 Fender Mini '57 Twin-Amp Orange PPC112 Cab

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