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Gibson Joan Jett Melody Maker (No Longer Available)

Item ID: MMJJWWCH

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body and Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, and One Humbucking Pickup - Worn White

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Loaded with attitude!

Gibson's Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker is a replica of the guitar Joan used to garner her "Bad Reputation." The slab mahogany body is wrapped in a Worn White finish with a slim-taper neck built to the same specs as Joan's trusty axe and fitted with a ebony fingerboard. The truss rod cover bears Joan's stamped signature and chrome hardware with black "Witch Hat" knobs. The Joan Jett Melody Maker's tone comes courtesy of a single Zebra-coil Burstbucker 3 at the bridge. The Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker is truly an icon!

Gibson Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker at a Glance:
  • Body and neck
  • Electronics
  • Attitude

Body and neck
Carefully developed in close cooperation with Jett herself, Gibson's Joan Jett Double Cutaway Melody Maker features a lightweight, slab mahogany body with a Worn White finish. The slim-tapered neck profile is handcrafted to the same specs as Jett's original guitar, with an ebony fingerboard and Gibson's classic, silk-screened gold logo on the headstock. The tuners are mini-Grovers with authentic "witch hat" knobs, exactly as they are on Jett's guitar. A "kill" switch replaces the normal Gibson toggle switch, and the body is outfitted with a period-correct black vinyl pickguard.

Electronics
With a guitar, it all comes down to tone, and the Joan Jett Melody Maker has that in spades! The classic, snarling growl of Jett's original Melody Maker is accurately captured by a single Gibson Burstbucker 3 zebra humbucker, slightly overwound with asymmetrical coils, unpolished Alnico II magnets, and all the punch and power of an original Gibson PAF pickup.

Attitude
The Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker is nothing if not chock-full of attitude. From the easy-to-manage and lightweight body to the tough-as-nails tone, this stripped-down axe is built to rock. Add some typical Melody Maker appointments - 24 3/4-inch scale length, and standard Gibson Tune-o-matic and stopbar tailpiece - and the result is a painstaking and heartfelt tribute to one of the most fearless, groundbreaking artists in rock and roll. Each Joan Jett Double Cutaway Melody Maker comes with a Gibson USA hard case.

Gibson Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker Features:
  • Body Species: Mahogany
  • Body Style: "California" body shape
  • Fingerboard Species: Ebony
  • Scale Length: 24 3/4"
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Pickups: One Burstbucker 3 Pickup (Zebra Coil) in the Bridge position
  • Neck Species: One Piece Mahogany Neck
  • Profile: Rounded
  • Nut Width: 1.695"
  • Neck Joint Location: 16
  • Truss Rod Cover: Joan Jett signature stamped on Truss Rod Cover
  • Tailpiece: Chrome
  • Bridge: Chrome
  • Knobs: Black "Witch Hats" with silver inserts
  • Tuners: Chrome Mini-Grover Special Tuners
  • Case Exterior: USA Black Snakeskin Case

Gibson show's they love rock 'n roll with the Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker!

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Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number MMJJWWCH1

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Reviews

Absolute must have

by Jenn from Los Angeles
December 29, 2009
Music Background: Rhythm guitarist, 3 yrs.
I own two of these magnificent guitars.
However, people purchasing it need to be aware that the TUNERS are NOT Mine Grovers. Not at all. If you buy this guitar be prepared to tune it nonstop, o... read more [+]r buy actual Mini Grovers to put on. Gibson and the sites and stores selling it refuse to REMOVE the Grover Tuners bit, they may have intended to put them on but did not, mine are from the first run, so they never made it on the guitars.

That said...this is a disgustingly CHEAP price for this FANTASTIC guitar. Buy it. Just replace the tuners, what you save off of the MSRP is well more than you'll pay for the tuners. close [-]

Don't think - just buy it

by Travis from Seattle
July 15, 2009
Music Background: Rocker with a great day job
This guitar is fantastic. It plays just like my SG 61 reissue, but its sound is HUGE. The Burstbucker 3 really makes this guitar. If you want a big Gibson sound for cheap - get this guitar. You won'... read more [+]t be disappointed. close [-]

Plays like a dream

by Tom from NY
March 11, 2009
Music Background: musician
I was hesitant at first buying this guitar, but I'm a big Joan Jett fans since the 70's, so I had to have it. I loved the simplicity of it but wasn't sure if it would hold up in the sound department, ... read more [+]since I bought it without trying it out first. Well my concerns were unfounded. This guitar sounds awesome and feels great in my hands. Easily handles heavy rock to more bluesly songs, even some surf music. The tone is mint. It's a great all around guitar made in the USA. Would highly recommend it. close [-]

10 out of 10

by Richard Dickerson from Fort Stockton Texas
January 23, 2009
Music Background: Pro Musician
Had a early 60's melody maker years ago and this guitar is that,and much more. The pickup is brutal through my 85 Marshall JCM800, sounds and feels so old timey.

The ebony board is outstan... read more [+]ding! and it comes with a cool hardshell case. I've been playing 44 years, and you hardly ever get your money's worth now days, but Gibson is helping restore my faith with the Joan Jett model. Thanks Joan. close [-]

Great Buy for the Money

by Greg from Newington, CT
April 3, 2009
Music Background: gigging musician
Great little guitar for the money. Built solid and well put together. Fantastic ebony fretboard and very comfotable neck (not at all thin). Nice sounding burstbucker pickup, simple controls and a H... read more [+]ardshell case. All this American made guitar for under $650 = a great deal in my book. close [-]
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