Members NinjaModder Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Gibson Melody Maker Special Electric GuitarSamAsh has em for 429.99. The look is a bit odd to me, but I am thinking about getting GC and MF to price match it. They are currently about $700 there! Anyone play these yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjcarl Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I have one in satin yellow-very hard to beat at that price. The BM board adds a little sparkle or snap to the sound, and the thin body contributes to the overall brightness compared to a LP junior, PRS SE Soapbar, etc, but those aren't necessarily bad things...just things to consider. I doubt you'll be disappointed if you decide to pull the trigger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjcarl Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I have one in satin yellow-very hard to beat at that price. The BM board adds a little sparkle or snap to the sound, and the thin body contributes to the overall brightness compared to a LP junior, PRS SE Soapbar, etc, but those aren't necessarily bad things...just things to consider. I doubt you'll be disappointed if you decide to pull the trigger... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Originally Posted by bjcarl I have one in satin yellow-very hard to beat at that price. The BM board adds a little sparkle or snap to the sound, and the thin body contributes to the overall brightness compared to a LP junior, PRS SE Soapbar, etc, but those aren't necessarily bad things...just things to consider.I doubt you'll be disappointed if you decide to pull the trigger... I've found the PRS SE to be pretty dull and subdued compared to the P90s I am used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Originally Posted by bjcarl I have one in satin yellow-very hard to beat at that price. The BM board adds a little sparkle or snap to the sound, and the thin body contributes to the overall brightness compared to a LP junior, PRS SE Soapbar, etc, but those aren't necessarily bad things...just things to consider.I doubt you'll be disappointed if you decide to pull the trigger... I've found the PRS SE to be pretty dull and subdued compared to the P90s I am used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaModder Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Originally Posted by bjcarl I have one in satin yellow-very hard to beat at that price. The BM board adds a little sparkle or snap to the sound, and the thin body contributes to the overall brightness compared to a LP junior, PRS SE Soapbar, etc, but those aren't necessarily bad things...just things to consider.I doubt you'll be disappointed if you decide to pull the trigger... Thanks! I have been looking for an opinion on these. Nice to find someone who got one! I'm just looking for something to fill the p90 gap I have currently. I ordered a NR Firebird, but it will probably come with baked maple unlike rosewood like I was promised. And for what I paid for it, if I want BM, I would rather go cheap. Though, these Melody Maker pickguards with p90s still look odd to me. I'm torn between the yellow or getting the black along with some cream covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaModder Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Originally Posted by bjcarl I have one in satin yellow-very hard to beat at that price. The BM board adds a little sparkle or snap to the sound, and the thin body contributes to the overall brightness compared to a LP junior, PRS SE Soapbar, etc, but those aren't necessarily bad things...just things to consider.I doubt you'll be disappointed if you decide to pull the trigger... Thanks! I have been looking for an opinion on these. Nice to find someone who got one! I'm just looking for something to fill the p90 gap I have currently. I ordered a NR Firebird, but it will probably come with baked maple unlike rosewood like I was promised. And for what I paid for it, if I want BM, I would rather go cheap. Though, these Melody Maker pickguards with p90s still look odd to me. I'm torn between the yellow or getting the black along with some cream covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Originally Posted by bjcarl I have one in satin yellow-very hard to beat at that price. The BM board adds a little sparkle or snap to the sound, and the thin body contributes to the overall brightness compared to a LP junior, PRS SE Soapbar, etc, but those aren't necessarily bad things...just things to consider.I doubt you'll be disappointed if you decide to pull the trigger... Do pay attention to those comments though. I own one too, and I like it, but it hasn't become near my number one so far, but then again, I have too many guitars around. But I do like mine and I paid $610 for it before the Sam Ash blow out. I'm happy to have it in the collection, but it is a bit toppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Originally Posted by bjcarl I have one in satin yellow-very hard to beat at that price. The BM board adds a little sparkle or snap to the sound, and the thin body contributes to the overall brightness compared to a LP junior, PRS SE Soapbar, etc, but those aren't necessarily bad things...just things to consider.I doubt you'll be disappointed if you decide to pull the trigger... Do pay attention to those comments though. I own one too, and I like it, but it hasn't become near my number one so far, but then again, I have too many guitars around. But I do like mine and I paid $610 for it before the Sam Ash blow out. I'm happy to have it in the collection, but it is a bit toppy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjcarl Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I was waiting for GASman to chime in Originally Posted by tlbonehead I've found the PRS SE to be pretty dull and subdued compared to the P90s I am used to. I'd say muddy, inarticulate and uninspiring. But sounds like we agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjcarl Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I was waiting for GASman to chime in Originally Posted by tlbonehead I've found the PRS SE to be pretty dull and subdued compared to the P90s I am used to. I'd say muddy, inarticulate and uninspiring. But sounds like we agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 With the M123 123% PM guarantee, the price on these comes to $368. That's a pretty good deal, but if you can afford the extra $130, I'd just spring for the LP Junior Special with P90s. It's a LOT of guitar for $499! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deadbeat Son Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 With the M123 123% PM guarantee, the price on these comes to $368. That's a pretty good deal, but if you can afford the extra $130, I'd just spring for the LP Junior Special with P90s. It's a LOT of guitar for $499! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaModder Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Originally Posted by Deadbeat Son With the M123 123% PM guarantee, the price on these comes to $368. That's a pretty good deal, but if you can afford the extra $130, I'd just spring for the LP Junior Special with P90s. It's a LOT of guitar for $499! Yeah... But they are all out of the yellow! And for me, I am just looking for something cheap with P90s to hold me over. The cheaper the better. I'm contemplating trying to go to my GC and ask them to match M123... I did it with my firebird, but they had trouble getting it down a couple hundred bucks... I am sure they will have a heart attack if I ask them to cut the price almost in half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaModder Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Originally Posted by Deadbeat Son With the M123 123% PM guarantee, the price on these comes to $368. That's a pretty good deal, but if you can afford the extra $130, I'd just spring for the LP Junior Special with P90s. It's a LOT of guitar for $499! Yeah... But they are all out of the yellow! And for me, I am just looking for something cheap with P90s to hold me over. The cheaper the better. I'm contemplating trying to go to my GC and ask them to match M123... I did it with my firebird, but they had trouble getting it down a couple hundred bucks... I am sure they will have a heart attack if I ask them to cut the price almost in half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjcarl Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 You could always call Sam Ash and ask them to match M123's discount promo...tell them you were about to buy one from M123 but would rather buy from them. I do it all the time with Zzounds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjcarl Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 You could always call Sam Ash and ask them to match M123's discount promo...tell them you were about to buy one from M123 but would rather buy from them. I do it all the time with Zzounds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjcarl Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 You could always call Sam Ash and ask them to match M123's discount promo...tell them you were about to buy one from M123 but would rather buy from them. I do it all the time with Zzounds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bjcarl Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 You could always call Sam Ash and ask them to match M123's discount promo...tell them you were about to buy one from M123 but would rather buy from them. I do it all the time with Zzounds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illinismitty Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I bought one and sent it back. Not because it sucked, but because I got the Les Paul 60's tribute for $100 more. If you do the price match, it's a great deal. Actually a good deal at $429. You'll likely need to lower the nut slots and intonate the wrap around bridge. But it sounds great, and is nice and light. If you have the extra franklin, the LP special is what I would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illinismitty Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I bought one and sent it back. Not because it sucked, but because I got the Les Paul 60's tribute for $100 more. If you do the price match, it's a great deal. Actually a good deal at $429. You'll likely need to lower the nut slots and intonate the wrap around bridge. But it sounds great, and is nice and light. If you have the extra franklin, the LP special is what I would do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I do think that when you are considering this guitar, just remember that it is a Melody Maker. It's a bit of a Melody Maker on steroids, but it's still essentially a Melody Maker. I wanted that, so I'm happy with that. But MMs do have their own basal signature tone. And their light feel also adds to some fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GAS Man Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I do think that when you are considering this guitar, just remember that it is a Melody Maker. It's a bit of a Melody Maker on steroids, but it's still essentially a Melody Maker. I wanted that, so I'm happy with that. But MMs do have their own basal signature tone. And their light feel also adds to some fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaModder Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Originally Posted by GAS Man I do think that when you are considering this guitar, just remember that it is a Melody Maker. It's a bit of a Melody Maker on steroids, but it's still essentially a Melody Maker. I wanted that, so I'm happy with that. But MMs do have their own basal signature tone. And their light feel also adds to some fun. Well my other guitar I was looking at prior to my Firebird was a 60s MM, so I think I would be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NinjaModder Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Originally Posted by GAS Man I do think that when you are considering this guitar, just remember that it is a Melody Maker. It's a bit of a Melody Maker on steroids, but it's still essentially a Melody Maker. I wanted that, so I'm happy with that. But MMs do have their own basal signature tone. And their light feel also adds to some fun. Well my other guitar I was looking at prior to my Firebird was a 60s MM, so I think I would be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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