1965 Gibson Melody Maker Cherry

This 1965 Gibson Melody Maker in a vibrant cherry red finish is a vintage gem that radiates character and history. With its sleek, minimalist design and unmistakable '60s vibe, it captures the spirit of an era when rock and roll was raw, rebellious, and rising. The aged cherry hue has mellowed beautifully over the decades, giving it a warm, well-loved patina that tells its own story. Whether hanging on the wall or slung over your shoulder, this Melody Maker is more than just a guitar — it's a piece of living musical heritage.

Body: Mahogany Body with Cherry Red finish

Neck: Mahogany neck with a Rosewood fingerboard, 12” radius, 24.75” scale length, 1.625” nut width, 22 frets, White pearl inlays.

Pickups/Hardware: Original single coil pickup, original white-button tuning keys, Wrap-aroud lightning bar tail piece bridge (Original Tremolo arm included), Master volume and tone knobs, bone nut.

Cosmetics: This guitar is in good shape for its age. It has light finish checking on the body. The back of the neck is clean, and the frets are in good shape, still very round with minimal divots. The back is clean with no rash. There are some wear spots around the forearm area. Overall, this guitar plays very well and sounds fantastic.

Playability: Our in-house guitar tech has inspected, setup, and restrung this instrument with a new set of strings. The neck is straight, the truss rod is fully functional, and the action has been setup low and comfortable.

Weight: 5 lbs. 13 oz.

Case: This guitar ships without a case, professionally packaged, and fully insured.