there seems to have been a spate of new guitar days here lately, led by Dave with Francine and the '64 SG. and now, following my bargain amp day last week, it's my turn! :)
didn't intend to buy a guitar, actually went in looking for fingerpicks to try as i'm getting sick of looking after my nails! but, i ended up putting down a deposit, and now i've brought the baby home.
it's a 1965 Gibson Melody Maker D!
i've only had it home this evening, so i'll get to know it better over the next few days. i look forward to getting a set of 10's on, it has very light strings at the minute, but even so it's one of the most acoustically loud solidbodies i've heard. also, i think the tailpiece will be coming off, all it really does is get in the way! the bridge is a wrapover, so that's no problem. the neck is chunky, but certainly not unmanageable, but it's pretty much in need of a refret. i'll report back on just how it sounds with fresh strings and an amp properly cooking :)
