Author Topic: melody maker (Read 8003 times)

sambo · « **Reply #15 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:23:30 PM »

^ precisely.

what is it thats attracting you to it anyway? just the look/sound? (havent read the rest of the topic)

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #16 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:34:58 PM »

Quote from: sambo

^ precisely.

what is it thats attracting you to it anyway? just the look/sound? (havent read the rest of the topic)

yeh the sound, and the fact that it's not in everybody's hands these days, unlike the telecaster (which i was looking at before this)

sambo · « **Reply #17 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:37:56 PM »

indeed, fair play.

i cant think of anything thats obviously equivalent... except maybe like Dave suggested- Gordon Smiths... never played them... but reputation and looks wise.... they look pretty promising.

Philly Q · « **Reply #18 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:49:17 PM »

I don't attempt to follow the vintage market, but you might be able to pick up a real 60s Melody Maker for a resonable price.

Mine was only £600 (admittedly about 10 years ago). It had some replacement parts, but original finish, no neck breaks, no major (or even minor) surgery. If you get a refin or something that's been hacked about a bit, I'm sure it wouldn't be expensive. I think the cheapest ones are the late-60s models, by which time it was an SG shape:

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #19 on:** April 22, 2007, 01:59:35 PM »

yeh i spose, although i'm not a fan of the SG shape or the other DC melody makers

the gordon smith idea does seem a bit nice though, might have to look into that

PhilKing · « **Reply #20 on:** April 22, 2007, 06:11:28 PM »

My own is a batwing Epiphone Double Olympic. Epiphone also made one like the DC melody maker. Gordon Smith make a guitar a lot like the Melody Maker, but I think with humbuckers.

dave_mc · « **Reply #21 on:** April 22, 2007, 06:18:06 PM »

Quote from: PhilKing

My own is a batwing Epiphone Double Olympic. Epiphone also made one like the DC melody maker. Gordon Smith make a guitar a lot like the Melody Maker, but I think with humbuckers.

yeah... depends which meody maker you mean, i guess ( i didn't realise how many shapes there were!)... you can get the gs1 (or 2) with p90's too, for an upcharge. i think they're slightly more like LP juniors... though i guess they aren't exactly the same as either, being built of brazilian cedar, i think. their pickups are also tapped, which is nice (though that doesn't really matter if you were going to upgrade).

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #22 on:** April 22, 2007, 06:19:05 PM »

are all gordon smith guitars made to order??

dave_mc · « **Reply #23 on:** April 22, 2007, 06:28:20 PM »

^ no, they have some dealers, and also have a few special offer ones on their website under "accessories", i think.

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #24 on:** April 22, 2007, 06:36:32 PM »

but if i wanted them to, could they make a dual single-coil version of their GS1??

Philly Q · « **Reply #25 on:** April 22, 2007, 07:03:15 PM »

Yeah, they do custom orders to some extent. I can't remember if you can order direct or if you have to go through a dealer. They won't do BC Rich body shapes or exactly copy the neck shape of your '57 Strat, but they'll do variations on their own designs. And they'll also discount the price if you want to supply your own pickups or hardware.

I reckon they'd do a dual single-coil version of the GS1 (presumably in the single-cutaway "60" shape?). And you can choose a thin body too, which would be more Melody Maker like.

CaffeineJunkie · « **Reply #26 on:** April 22, 2007, 07:06:45 PM »

Quote from: Philly Q

Yeah, they do custom orders to some extent. I can't remember if you can order direct or if you have to go through a dealer. They won't do BC Rich body shapes or exactly copy the neck shape of your '57 Strat, but they'll do variations on their own designs. And they'll also discount the price if you want to supply your own pickups or hardware.

I reckon they'd do a dual single-coil version of the GS1 (presumably in the single-cutaway "60" shape?). And you can choose a thin body too, which would be more Melody Maker like.

hmm... so i could get them to put BKPs straight in?? sounds better everytime i think about it

dave_mc · « **Reply #27 on:** April 23, 2007, 12:27:03 AM »

Quote from: CaffeineJunkie

but if i wanted them to, could they make a dual single-coil version of their GS1??

yeah, sure. you might have to wait a while, though (4-6 months, though it depends on the model). they'll also subtract the cost of their pickups if you want to specify BKP's...

Twinfan · « **Reply #28 on:** April 23, 2007, 08:29:35 AM »

I'd get the Gordon Smith. Great neck, good sounds but the build quality can be a bit "variable". Just like Gibson ;)

If you buy or order one, check it out very thoroughly before you hand over your cash. If you get a good one, they're great :D