Gibson Melody Maker

by Will
(Phoenix, AZ)

I would like to know the value of this guitar. it was my Dad's. It is a 1960 Gibson Melody Maker. The number on the top rear of the headstock is 010699. It is beaten up w/ scratches, chips, etc, but plays well. It still has all of the original equipment and hardware on it. There is a visible repair where the neck separated from the body. It was fixed professionally, but not painted to cover the repair. Please let me know. Thanks.

ANSWER

Hi, Will--

Thanks for the pic! It is a beautiful guitar.

Here is the Blue Book general information:

MELODY MAKER
- single or double sharp cutaway mahogany body, black pickguard with model name stamp, mahogany neck, 22-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, wrapover stop tailpiece, 3-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, nickel hardware, covered single coil pickup, volume/tone control, available in Walnut, or Sunburst finish, approx. 24,500 mfg. 1959-1970.

Here is the pricing info:

1959-1960 (single cutaway)
Mint $2,000
Exc.+ $1,650
Exc. $1,350
Avg.+ $1,100
Avg. $900
General $750

I have no way of knowing the actual value because I cannot see the damage. The best thing is to take it to a reputable dealer and compare his opinion to the Blue Book prices.

Best Wishes,
Lynne