1959 melody maker

[Hendrixlvr]

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?

[cjsinla]

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.

[Hendrixlvr]

So the Melody Maker is more Fender, and the Jr. is more gibson?

[cjsinla]

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.

[rct]

I wouldn't give you 2500 for all of them.

 

rct