Gibson Melody Maker
 

I own one of these:

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pub...l82j0VOZlK98ew

Now, this isn't mine. However, mine is identical. The Serial Number is 910995. It belonged to my Dad, and I believe it dates back to the 60's. Mine is in slightly less than 'excellent' condition - it's missing the first three pearl (or whatever they're made of) dots on the fretboard and a single screw on the pick guard.

Just wondering if any of you players know anything about this guitar beyond what can be easily found online. I have and am playing my Dad's acoustic/electric Washburn and I'm also holding on to my Grandpa's 1957 Gibson ES 125 shown below - and it is NOT for sale. :-)

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot..._6952476_n.jpg

it looks emaculate sf good luck on finding the pearls our man strato probably knows tons of guitar places, i'm more into shotguns. good luck it looks rare

Yeah, I'm sure Strato might at least know where to start. I'd consider selling the Melody Maker to fund a Les Paul Studio maybe (well, partially fund since I don't think I'd get a grand for the little guy), but the ES 125 is the one my grandpa made his records with in 1959 - it ain't goin nowhere.

My brother is big into guns and boats. I should get you two together. LOL