The Gibson Melody Maker is an electric guitar made by Gibson Guitar Corporation. It has had many body shape variations since its conception in 1959.
Gibson Melody Maker (1960 or 1961)
Gibson Melody Maker SG 1967 in Pelham Blue
Gibson Melody Maker DC & 1965 Epiphone Olympic Special
Joan Jett is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, businesswoman, and actress. Often referred to as the "Godmother of Punk" and "Queen of Rock and Roll", she is regarded as a rock icon and an inf
Gibson Melody Maker
…asymmetrical small body, stopbar bridge with short vibrola) 1977-1983 Melody Maker Double (pointed horns small body, double pickup, stopbar bridge), and Joan Jett's guitar (Tune-o-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece). The original Gibson Melody Maker was first launched in 1959 and discontinued in 1971. Its purpose…
Jett (left) and Cherie Currie of the Runaways performing at Brumrock '76 at Bingley Hall in Birmingham, England, 1976
Jett performing live with the Gibson Melody Maker in Norway, during the 1980s
Jett performing live at the Bumbershoot festival, in Seattle, Washington, 1994