doublecutjr Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I bought one of the original 400 from the first batch of the mysterious GOTW which was supposed to be a limited edition run of 400. Then Joan cut some deal with Gibson to mass produce more and heavily market them, which they did and there goes the value in what was originally supposed to be a limited run. Mine came with a Sinner CD, and a black heart adhesive sticker. Let me tell you this guitar is worth every penny of the $639.00 I paid before they raised the price up a bit. I don't like the roughed up satin white finish but, the guitar plays great. I removed the burst bucker 3 alnico pup (never cared for alnico) and replaced it with a Gibson 500T, WOW................ what a difference, great sustain and the 60's style slim neck is fantastic. I really think this is also an under=rated guitar seeing as the regular melody makers (single cut) are so so. I also enjoy the kill switch as well, great idea if you sing lead and play guitar (assuming that's why she had it designed that way on her 78.) Any way................ I love the little guitar and it really kicks out some great tones with the mahogany body. I think the fact that it's a double cut will eventually make it a classic. I would like to see Gibson release a limited run of double cuts with the one pup but with a nice laquer finish or burst of some sort. I also heard but not confirmed that the first 400 that were supposed to be a limited run were made in the custom shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 If you find a 2 pup MM its more worth it the the Jona Jett one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Maybe................ I don't agree with the 2 pup assessment though respectfully. Pat Travers best MM was a single pup and he could play that MM like a demon. In those light guitars, one double coil humbucker is all you need if you know how to work the guitar. It's like a junior, simple but full of tone if you know how to make them growllllllll. Leslie West always preferred 1 pup, even with his custom Dean model I believe. It's all in the ears and fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefleppard Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 the jj is a great guitar. the one i had my eye on had the burstbucker 3. i loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 1975 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top 1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst 1965 Gibson SG/JR Polaris White 2005 Gibson Les Paul Junior Vintage Sunburst Singlr Cut 2007 Gibson Les Paul Junior Nashville GOTW # 41 2008 Gibson SG Classic Heritiage Cherry 2009 Gibson Nighthawk Trans Amber (350) made 2007 Gibson Explorer Pro Hertiage Cherry 2007 Gibson Joan Jett Melody Maker (from the first batch with the black hearts cd) 1978 Fender Stratocaster Ywingwe Yellow 1974 Marshall MK II 50 w 1976 Marshall 4x12 Slant Green Backs 25 w 16 ohm 1974 Marshall 4x12 Slant Brown Backs 25 w 16 ohm ENGL 620 Tube Pre Amp (1985 original) Crown DA-75 Power Amp Genz Benz G-Flex 2x12 Ported Cabinet Lexicon MX 200 TC Electronics D-Two 1978 Fender Pro Reverb Silver Face 2x12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 1975 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Gold Top1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Cherry Sunburst 1965 Gibson SG/JR Polaris White 2005 Gibson Les Paul Junior Vintage Sunburst Singlr Cut 2007 Gibson Les Paul Junior Nashville GOTW # 41 2008 Gibson SG Classic Heritiage Cherry 2009 Gibson Nighthawk Trans Amber (350) made 2007 Gibson Explorer Pro Hertiage Cherry 2007 Gibson Joan Jett Melody Maker (from the first batch with the black hearts cd) 1978 Fender Stratocaster Ywingwe Yellow 1974 Marshall MK II 50 w 1976 Marshall 4x12 Slant Green Backs 25 w 16 ohm 1974 Marshall 4x12 Slant Brown Backs 25 w 16 ohm ENGL 620 Tube Pre Amp (1985 original) Crown DA-75 Power Amp Genz Benz G-Flex 2x12 Ported Cabinet Lexicon MX 200 TC Electronics D-Two 1978 Fender Pro Reverb Silver Face 2x12 Thats your dream list right? Post pics! plz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 No, it's what I have in my studio. No dream list here, only bent wrist................ really.......... which one would you play? I play them all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Well check out my older post from a few days ago and there's the explorer and the 65 sg/jr.............. the nashville double cut is pictured in my avatar. This weekend I'll post em all so you can drool. I'm not a kid anymore so I've been around the block a few times and have had these from the mid 70's. read my profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I would play all of them. If i own a guitar i dont play i would sell it...unless its means something to me like my first shity guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Actually one of my dream guitars would be a 52 Gold Top................ if I go back on tour maybe I'll be able to afford one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Ive take it you played one? The guitar is great but i would rather get a 1954 goldtop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Any snow yet in NY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 No snow. I dont care if it snows...i would be playing guitar anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 No, not lucky enuff to have had the chance although I saw Les play his with the trapeze bridge, I bet that baby weighed 11lbs if more. Those guitars are the gold standard for les pauls IMO. You gotta love the 2 P-90, if you're a P-90 fan. My 75 deluxe is a shoulder killer but she hums like a bee. It has the dark back................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 No' date=' not lucky enuff to have had the chance although I saw Les play his with the trapeze bridge, I bet that baby weighed 11lbs if more. Those guitars are the gold standard for les pauls IMO. You gotta love the 2 P-90, if you're a P-90 fan. My 75 deluxe is a shoulder killer but she hums like a bee. It has the dark back.................[/quote']I love P-90's. For some reason they sound better to me on some gain then clean. Though to much gain and it sounds bad. Also you should buy one of those heavy padded guitar straps...they go for like 20 bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 5, 2010 Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Yeah...... I agree about the P-90's as far as the gain. Yeah the 54 would go for around 100K now......... phew..........damn collectors driving up the prices and they don't even play em............ what a sin............. ever use ENGL stuff? I love their stuff, I've got an original tube pre amp model 620 from 1985 that i bought from the owner . bruno engl when they first came to the USA............ their stuff is solid, germans make good ****........ the fireball 100 is a killer amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Yeah...... I agree about the P-90's as far as the gain. Yeah the 54 would go for around 100K now......... phew..........damn collectors driving up the prices and they don't even play em............ what a sin............. ever use ENGL stuff? I love their stuff' date=' I've got an original tube pre amp model 620 from 1985 that i bought from the owner . bruno engl when they first came to the USA............ their stuff is solid, germans make good ****........ the fireball 100 is a killer amp[/quote']I played that fireball 100 amp at a GC it ****ing roared. I also like the screamer 50 head...pretty sick amp both of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 I just purchased a Joan Jett MM and the guitar is one of the best guitars I have ever played right out of the box ($669).... The hard shell case is pretty cool as well (snake skin texture and white lining). The only guitars that I've had that's played better out of the box, are my Epi Casino and Moser guitars..... ...... The ebony fret-board is to die for on this little guitar BTW the case in the picture is something I just purchased from a guy locally $70... For my Gibby LPJ[biggrin] Anywho the below image is probably the last image that we will see JJ in its bone stock state..... This sucker is seriously going under the knife[blink] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 here's a mini mock-up I'm going for that mid-70's look (but with a Gibson Kahler)..... I'm patiently waiting for my rewound 76 PAF and embossed pup cover from vintagevibeguitars so I can start the routing[biggrin] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublecutjr Posted February 6, 2010 Author Share Posted February 6, 2010 How cool is that!!!!!!!!!! what a killer guitar that will be. Nice job............. I see your the moderator? I just joined a short while ago. I'm a retired (although only 51) pro musician, not touring anymore. Yeah I love my little JJ MM..... I swapped out the burstbucker 3 for a Gibson 500T, I love ceramic magnets but that burstbucker is pretty good but a bit too noisy for me as I still record. I also like the ebony fret board but am partial to rosewood. I do hope Gibson comes out with a limited edition double cut melody maker in a laquer finish or burst color. I had mine customized by my luthier in terms of fret grooming and pup swap, and foiled the cavities for nosie reduction. The tone and volume switches are also wired for parallel. I'll tell ya though the 500T Gibson is a killer pup............ I usually go with Dimarzio because I've stood by those pups since they came out in the 70's. Het nice chatting with you and that little melody maker you have is going to be just splendid............. post pics when it's done. Tight strings........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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