100% Authentic.

HarrySeven

This.

koneguitarist

Nice Gibson Humbucker...... Not. 

HarrySeven

koneguitarist said:

Nice Gibson Humbucker...... Not. 

Indeed!

HarrySeven

"Will Polish up nice I just haven't done it because it adds to the guitars character. "

Funkfingers

koneguitarist said:

Nice Gibson Humbucker...... Not. 

Two Gibson Skylark single coils, linked in series, could be seriously good fun.

HarrySeven

Paging @WezV for a site visit!

guitars4you

HarrySeven said:

Paging @WezV for a site visit!

might actually be Wez in disguise trying to sell it !!!!!!!!!!!! - love the fact that only 1 pic for a £2500 sale - no headstock or ser no pics etc

WezV

It's my weekend name

Might be interested in a visit, but clearly I wouldn't be paying that much

ICBM

Very Joan Jett - didn't she have an X2N in hers at some point?

I could be wrong but I don't think the double-cut Melody Maker came in until 1960 (or maybe '61) either.

Silly price, but I don't see any reason to think the *guitar* isn't an authentic Gibson.

DiscoStu

It's not a gibson, it's a Vintage. Says so and everything.

guitars4you

ICBM said:

Very Joan Jett - didn't she have an X2N in hers at some point?

I could be wrong but I don't think the double-cut Melody Maker came in until 1960 (or maybe '61) either.

Silly price, but I don't see any reason to think the *guitar* isn't an authentic Gibson.

 my initial thoughts about a circa 1959 were somewhat in question - hence wanting to see serial number info - but it appears they were first launched late 59 - but most we see for sale are 60/61 era

I agree that initial info from pics look authentic, albeit with changes - usual checks need to be made regarding pots, breaks, finish etc etc

HarrySeven

WezV said:

Might be interested in a visit

Go on then, Sherlock - get yer magnifying glass out!

WezV

MM's started in 59, but double cuts were 61 I think.  All sunburst until the mid 60's???

olafgarten

HarrySeven said:

"Will Polish up nice I just haven't done it because it adds to the guitars character. "

Polish up? Why would I want my Gibson to be Polish? 

Arktik83

what always baffles me is that someone thinks they'll get serious enquiries at their 2.5k asking price by taking one ropey picture.

guitars4you

WezV said:

MM's started in 59, but double cuts were 61 I think.  All sunburst until the mid 60's???

correct - I forgot early versions were s/cut - I suppose changes linked in with the change from the LP to what we know now as an SG but was originally still a LP (albeit a new shaped DC) 

WezV

I have messaged the seller some info on this model along with reverb price guides for a 59 and 63 version, and offered my help to accurately date the guitar and identify the changes.