Gibson Guitar announced the introduction of the Joan Jett Signature Melody Maker electric guitar – a slim neck, lightweight, slab mahogany body with a White Worn finish, handcrafted to Joan Jett’s original specifications. It has the distinction of being the first Gibson electric signature model designed in conjunction with a female artist. Says Jett:
“Gibson was successfully able to replicate my custom velvet hammer pick ups which have not been available for twenty years. It’s perfect for gigs as well as recording,” says Jett. “For those of you performing live, you may understand the value of being able to shave off those split seconds between playing and interacting with the audience, especially if you use your hands to communicate. I can move between the killswitch, which mutes the guitar, and playing, and then back again without a lot of in-between motion. With its no frills basic set up, it’s a perfect guitar for either an experienced player or someone just learning.”
The axe also features a single Gibson Burstbucker 3 zebra humbucker, unpolished Alnico II magnets, and an original Gibson PAF pickup. MSRP: $839 (USD).
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It’s about time. What a great guiatar- and a great honor to the legendary Joan Jett!