{"product_id":"12-2800005494440","title":"[SN 921974] USED Gibson \/ 1959 Melody Maker 3\/4 Sunburst [12]","description":"A 1959 Melody Maker 3\/4 has arrived.\u003cbr\u003e \nThe Melody Maker was first released in 1959 as a student model. We’ve now received the first-year Melody Maker 3\/4, which features a 22 3\/4-inch short scale and was released around the same time as that model.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThis 1959 model features a Les Paul-style design with a mahogany body that is 1 3\/8 inches thick—thinner than the Les Paul Junior—and a mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard. The Les Paul-style model, in particular, was produced for only a short time and is a highly sought-after configuration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nAlthough the pickup cover is cracked, it is equipped with an original wide-size single-coil pickup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe tuning machines, tailpiece, studs, strap pins, knobs, assemblies, and screws have been replaced; while it has low originality, it has been thoroughly adjusted and is in impeccable player’s condition. Overall, it shows signs of wear appropriate for its age—such as scratches, dents, weather checking, and paint peeling—but it’s a guitar that truly captures that vintage feel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nThe frets have about 5% of their original depth remaining, the neck is in good condition, and the truss rod is adjustable.\u003cbr\u003e \nCondition Grade: B+: Some scratches, but no issues for normal use\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nSerial Number: 921974\u003cbr\u003e \nYear of Manufacture: 1959\u003cbr\u003e \nCountry of Manufacture: USA\u003cbr\u003e \nCase: Non-original soft case\u003cbr\u003e \nWeight: 2.69 kg\u003cbr\u003e \nTruss Rod: No issues; rod movement confirmed up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems\u003cbr\u003e \nFret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playability\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.\u003cbr\u003e \nThese measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \n* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.\u003cbr\u003e \nWe sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50555141685500,"sku":"12-2800005494440","price":306000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/2247\/6028\/files\/e4213e243da9497baffb3e0db8a3f167_202607237378033.jpg?v=1784797543","url":"https:\/\/intl.ishibashi.co.jp\/zh\/products\/12-2800005494440","provider":"Ishibashi Music Corporation. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}