melody maker?

[zep]

hi i'm new to this forum, i live in sweden but i'm going to chicago next week for the blues festival.
i'm considering buying a gibson melody maker, but where guitar center? and how much do they cost? i've heard 350$.

if someone could please clear this out for me i'd appreciate it

 

[Jayman]

Melody Makers are pretty awesome. I haven't seen a MM at my local GC, but doesnt mean you wont find one there. I've only played one Melody Maker and it was at a smaller shop. Im pretty sure they are a little bit over or under $400 dollars.

 

[pavs]

Man I am getting one of the older models with the p90 on the bridge, they are actually Les Pauls Melody Makers!!! It's got to be second hand now and it'll be around £300 here in the UK.
A bit like a LP Junior!! I can't wait!!
You should try one of those before.... (the bridge and tail piece are different too!!)

 

[zep]

Melody Makers are pretty awesome. I haven't seen a MM at my local GC, but doesnt mean you wont find one there. I've only played one Melody Maker and it was at a smaller shop. Im pretty sure they are a little bit over or under $400 dollars.

ok thats what the guitar center website said, just wanted to be sure.

Man I am getting one of the older models with the p90 on the bridge, they are actually Les Pauls Melody Makers!!! It's got to be second hand now and it'll be around £300 here in the UK.
A bit like a LP Junior!! I can't wait!!
You should try one of those before.... (the bridge and tail piece are different too!!)

hmm well if i buy a guitar second hand i wanna play it before i buy it, so buying one out of ebay would be out of question, but if i see one in a store i will remember what you said.
but i'm guessing that here i sweden it would be difficult to find one of those.

 

[pavs]

I'm expecting mine today or tomorrow!! (I bought it off ebay, so we'll see!!)
Is a simple guitar, is gonna be my number 2 or 3 so no biggie. I expect a chunky neck and lots of gritty tones.... he-he-eh
I'll post pictures as soon as I can!!

 

[circusboy28]

Melody Makers are great guitars, great value for a Gibson.

 

[wizzbang]

Of the new MM,s I really like the Joan Jett Melody Maker with the humbucker.
and of course great value for money.

 

[ripper70]

Man I am getting one of the older models with the p90 on the bridge, they are actually Les Pauls Melody Makers!!! It's got to be second hand now and it'll be around £300 here in the UK.
A bit like a LP Junior!! I can't wait!!
You should try one of those before.... (the bridge and tail piece are different too!!)

Like this one? Love this guitar!

 

[Vernet]

Aaaw man, that black one looks killer!

I found a worn yellow with the P90 locally, but can't agree on the price with the current owner

Haven't tried a melody maker, but they sure look great.

 

[frankthomson]

02 LPMM

 

[Vernet]

Exactly the color I was looking at thanks alot

 

[frankthomson]

if'n u dont mind, what's he asking $$ ?

 

[Vernet]

I'm in Europe, so it's in Euros. If I convert it to USD, it would be about 560 USD.
I offered 490 USD max.
Difference might be small, but still...

 

[frankthomson]

well....he MIGHT be high......
but it IS eurpoe...and these ARE discontinued...and i'm betting there's a LOT less of these over there....AND it's a LPmm...think more on the 'rarity' side


i know if i were selling mine, i'd ask at least $450-$500

(...but i'm a notorious crackhead )

 

[Vernet]

There ARE a lot less over here. For sale even less.

And I know that because of it being rare, the price is not very high, but explain that to my wife

 

[Endless Pain]

Like this one? Love this guitar!

great fuckin' pic. i'm gonna have to take one like that when i get mine. (the red version of that)

 

[frankthomson]

There ARE a lot less over here. For sale even less.

And I know that because of it being rare, the price is not very high, but explain that to my wife

great...why did u have to tell the teacher?....dummie.

lie.

repeat after me....."i couldn't pass it up, it was only $250(USD)...someday WHEN i sell it, I'll AT LEAST double my money"

 

[ripper70]

great fuckin' pic. i'm gonna have to take one like that when i get mine. (the red version of that)

Yeah, they're nice in red.

 

[pavs]

I received mine yesterday, a lovely 2003, faded red, Les Paul MM with a growly p90 on the bridge.
Amazing sound for a cheap guitar! Whoa!!! Great guitar.
It only needed a bit of lemon oil, a little "rolling" in the neck and new strings.
I am completely stoked. I simply love it!!
I've got a LP Junior pickguard on the way, and as soon as is ready I'll post some pics...
Cheers

 

[61LPSG]

02 LPMM

That just changed my opinion of MM's. I want one like that.