Hendrixlvr Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hi there, I'm brand new to the forum . I've been searching for a Les Paul Jr, for some time now, but recently, I found and have the opportunity to purchase a 1959 gibson melody maker...this guitar is in pretty decent shape and is all original. The owner has gone down to $2500. From my research, this is a little high for a melody maker, but '59 is the first year they were made...opinions on whether I should go for it or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hi there, I'm brand new to the forum . I've been searching for a Les Paul Jr, for some time now, but recently, I found and have the opportunity to purchase a 1959 gibson melody maker...this guitar is in pretty decent shape and is all original. The owner has gone down to $2500. From my research, this is a little high for a melody maker, but '59 is the first year they were made...opinions on whether I should go for it or not? It's going to sound a lot more like a Fender a Gibson. I have both, a 1959 Les Paul Junior and a 1960 Melody Maker. The design of the pick ups is completely different. So, it depends which sound you prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrixlvr Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 So the Melody Maker is more Fender, and the Jr. is more gibson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 So the Melody Maker is more Fender, and the Jr. is more gibson? Right, the Melody Maker bridge pup sounds like a Telecaster bridge pup. Jr bridge pup has that Gibson roar. Both my guitars only have a bridge pup, not sure how neck pups would compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 I wouldn't give you 2500 for all of them. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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