Joan Jett Melody Maker!!!

Ham_Fist · 10-05-07, 12:27 AM

I've been wanting this for a long time.
http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/sh...22joan+jett%22

Guitar Of The Week #45...
http://www.musicgadgets.net/2007/10/...ouble-cutaway/

It shows up as "coming soon" on the FQMS site, so no price. I can't imagine it being much more than say... $699 or so.

IMO, the black pickguard/one pickup configuration is ideal.

DanD · 10-05-07, 01:03 AM

Odd thing with Gibson and the JJ MM. A couple of nights ago the link was up on Gibson's site and also some JJ info. Last night they pulled the link but still had the JJ MM listed as a week 45 guitar. Tonight Gibson dropped week 45 from the list altogether. The list goes from 44 to 46 now...

Anyone know what the issue could be?

J T · 10-05-07, 05:19 AM

It's naked. I guess you have to put on the stickers yourself

Martin2 · 10-05-07, 09:28 AM

I think maybe she likes girls.......(which is OK , so do I.)

lpnv59 · 10-05-07, 10:07 AM

Here is a pic of Joans Melody Maker in the hands of its previous owner. Anyone here wanna guess who he is?

Guitar_Mc · 10-05-07, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lpnv59

Here is a pic of Joans Melody Maker in the hands of its previous owner. Anyone here wanna guess who he is?

That guitar has two humbuckers.
Its got four knobs, and a switch in the front & jack.
Joans has two knobs, one switch and one jack.

I don't think its the same guitar.
(Plus his guitar does not have any stickers

)

Don · 10-05-07, 02:01 PM

I'd guess that's Eric Carmen and that's what her guitar looked like when he owned it and how she played it for a while, at least.

She's either had more work done on it or she has more than one.

Ham_Fist · 10-05-07, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guitar_Mc

That guitar has two humbuckers.
Its got four knobs, and a switch in the front & jack.
Joans has two knobs, one switch and one jack.

I don't think its the same guitar.
(Plus his guitar does not have any stickers

)

Here ya go.

From what I've gathered, she's always used that one. I'm sure she has more than one. And I'm sure this one has been through more than one pickguard, and probably quite a few stickers.

lpnv59 · 10-05-07, 03:08 PM

It is Eric Carmen from the Raspberries. And Joan bought his guitar years ago. Yeah I'm sure she's had some others made up. FINE! Poop on the fun trivia.

hutman777 · 10-05-07, 03:22 PM

ok Fonzies gilfriend ....''happy-days'' wuzz Suzie Q ... were her an Joan related ? I always thought so .. i no i degress but i'll bet she knows wata guitar is so thats good enough 4 me ... oh yea she wore leather

Ham_Fist · 10-05-07, 04:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lpnv59

It is Eric Carmen from the Raspberries. And Joan bought his guitar years ago. Yeah I'm sure she's had some others made up. FINE! Poop on the fun trivia.

Hehe. I'm not really a big guitar trivia nerd. I'll leave that to the Clapton and Peter Green fanatics. Hell, I'm not really even a *huge* Joan Jett fan. I mean, I like her and all. That just happens to be one of my favorite guitars that a pro is "known for".

Martin2 · 10-05-07, 04:53 PM

It has a "velvet hammer" pickup. Good luck finding one of those....

Mr. Clean · 10-05-07, 05:12 PM

I'm not a huge Joan Jett fan, but I gotta admit this guitar looks real cool.

Maybe it's been pulled because Jett did'nt give her full consent or some such thing. I hope not because it'd be a fun axe to have.

lpnv59 · 10-05-07, 06:50 PM

I'm not either. I loved her version of Gary Glitters "Do You Wanna Touch". But "I Love R&R" is fast becoming like "Midnight Hour", "Mustang Sally" or just about anything by Van Morrison. I want an extra $50.00 per song, or a 3 tune package for a buck and a quarter.

Eric Carmen in the Raspberries though was quite rockin!

bangkok · 10-05-07, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hutman777

ok Fonzies gilfriend ....''happy-days'' wuzz Suzie Q ... were her an Joan related ? I always thought so .. i no i degress but i'll bet she knows wata guitar is so thats good enough 4 me ... oh yea she wore leather

The Fonz's girlfriend was Pinkie Tusqadero, Suzie Quatro was Pinkie's little sister, Leather Tusqadero. Got it "Bucko"?

Man, it's kind of sad that I know this, but "Sit on it" woa!

lpnv59 · 10-05-07, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangkok

Man, it's kind of sad that I know this, but "Sit on it" woa!

Hammerhead · 10-08-07, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bangkok

The Fonz's girlfriend was Pinkie Tusqadero, Suzie Quatro was Pinkie's little sister, Leather Tusqadero. Got it "Bucko"?

Man, it's kind of sad that I know this, but "Sit on it" woa!

I always thought it was a bit strange that Leather sang Devil Gate Drive - in the 50s.

cherrick · 10-08-07, 01:39 PM

Note:
two knobs on top and a toggle switch in the middle down low:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ham_Fist

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Blue97FXSTC · 10-11-07, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lpnv59

...But "I Love R&R" is fast becoming like "Midnight Hour", "Mustang Sally" or just about anything by Van Morrison. I want an extra $50.00 per song, or a 3 tune package for a buck and a quarter.

Mustang Sally must be the most stepped on cover ever!

You forgot Wonderful Tonight and Gimme 3 Steps...

(I'll bet Gary Rossington himself hates playing that song!)

You like Joan's version of the Do You Wanna Touch song - how about the video?

.

Mike Shaw · 10-11-07, 11:04 AM

"two knobs on top and a toggle switch in the middle down low:"

OK, now what about the guitar ...!? 8P

lpnv59 · 10-11-07, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Shaw

"two knobs on top and a toggle switch in the middle down low:"

OK, now what about the guitar ...!? 8P

badform · 10-11-07, 02:29 PM

Here are some pics I took of her and her MM last October...

badform · 10-11-07, 02:30 PM

One more...

bangkok · 10-11-07, 08:17 PM

It's not like anyone was blindsided that she (or any of the Runaways) were dykes, but she sure grew up to be a bow wow! And now she rubs rugs with Carmen Electra! Go figure!

Elliot Easton · 10-11-07, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin2

It has a "velvet hammer" pickup. Good luck finding one of those....

Those were made by Red Rhodes in Nashville. Isn't it disturbing that:
A-I know that
B-I'm reading this thread

Guitar Whiskey · 10-11-07, 09:00 PM

It's well known that signature guys have inquiring minds.

Ham_Fist · 10-13-07, 08:14 AM

Wow. This thread got weird. I guess I'm going to email Gibson to see what's going on with this guitar.

Mr. Clean · 10-13-07, 02:51 PM

The question remains whether this guitar will become a reality or not.

Martin2 · 10-13-07, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliot Easton

Those were made by Red Rhodes in Nashville. Isn't it disturbing that:
A-I know that
B-I'm reading this thread

I'm surprised this thread hasn't Devolved into a train-wreck....

frank thomson · 10-13-07, 09:36 PM

what year is hers?

Experience · 10-20-07, 08:31 PM

Quote:

dykes ... rubs rugs

Smooth.

Wasn't this thread about the guitar?

Ham_Fist · 10-20-07, 11:57 PM

Due to the overwhelming interest in who Joan Jett is bumpin' uglies with, I finally emailed Gibson to see if this guitar was still being released. I almost typed "to see if this guitar is still coming out", but I didn't want to fuel the gay joke fire.

Yeah, I really live it up on the weekends. Hangin' out, emailing Gibson and all. Party.

texas legs lee · 10-21-07, 03:24 PM

my turn to jump in..
in 1994, as i was late headin' into work one day, i figured : why not? i'll stop into my small, local music store and... BAM! i saw a nice 'old' MM hanging on the wall. i dug it's vibe, it's dbl cutaway shape so i ended up buying it on the spot!
details: 1965 double pickup that's been modded as follows:
2 humbuckers [unknown make, but they are GREAT sounding!]
2 vol, 2 tone knobs [vintage 'reflector type'] + 3 way selector toggle
nashville TOM + stop tailpiece.
grover pegs.
p.s. when i bought my BRAND NEW 1987 335 dot reissue, the hardware corroded within 2-3 weeks ,but the tuners, bridge/tail, and pickups on this MM are as shiny as though they're new. go figure...
THE NECK IS HUGE, meaty, great for bending them strings, but oh-so-comfy!
the whole guit resonates wonderfully, is light as a feather and though i have a bunch of 'collectable' and expensive guits, this MM has become my 'go to' gig guitar.it's ALWAYS come through soundwise, holds it's tuning, and LOOKS COOL to boot.
i'd buy another one like it if i could.
a comparably equipped 65 SG std would cost a FORTUNE....

Martin2 · 10-21-07, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texas legs lee

my turn to jump in..
in 1994, as i was late headin' into work one day, i figured : why not? i'll stop into my small, local music store and... BAM! i saw a nice 'old' MM hanging on the wall. i dug it's vibe, it's dbl cutaway shape so i ended up buying it on the spot!
details: 1965 double pickup that's been modded as follows:
2 humbuckers [unknown make, but they are GREAT sounding!]
2 vol, 2 tone knobs [vintage 'reflector type'] + 3 way selector toggle
nashville TOM + stop tailpiece.
grover pegs.
p.s. when i bought my BRAND NEW 1987 335 dot reissue, the hardware corroded within 2-3 weeks ,but the tuners, bridge/tail, and pickups on this MM are as shiny as though they're new. go figure...
THE NECK IS HUGE, meaty, great for bending them strings, but oh-so-comfy!
the whole guit resonates wonderfully, is light as a feather and though i have a bunch of 'collectable' and expensive guits, this MM has become my 'go to' gig guitar.it's ALWAYS come through soundwise, holds it's tuning, and LOOKS COOL to boot.
i'd buy another one like it if i could.
a comparably equipped 65 SG std would cost a FORTUNE....

Yea but does it have stickers?

texas legs lee · 10-22-07, 03:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin2

Yea but does it have stickers?

no stickers, not into this whole JJ issue, my point is that at that time, i didn't own any SG's or any 1959 dbl cut JRs or SPECIALS, so when i say that beautiful CHERRY mahogany MM hanging in that local shop, it filled a 'niche' that i was jonesing for at the time VISUALLY, and only AFTER the purchase, did i actually learn how great it was to PLAY on!
the ONLY downside to it is that it is 'neck heavy' and not balanced when i let go of the neck. it truly is a great PLAYER guitar.
whoever did all the mods prior to my buying it, deserves a HUGE THANK YOU. they did a GREAT JOB, and made a 'budget model' into a truly great performing guitar! [of course, it did affect it's 'collectability' though...]
best part is, that i paid either $195 [could've been $295, don't really remember which] for it! i'm holding it in my avatar pic.

frank thomson · 10-22-07, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frank thomson

what year is hers?

uh...what he said ^^^^^

?????????

Mr. Clean · 10-22-07, 10:54 AM

OK, is this guitar going to be made or not?

Still not listed on the Gibson GOW page.

Martin2 · 10-22-07, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texas legs lee

no stickers, not into this whole JJ issue, my point is that at that time, i didn't own any SG's or any 1959 dbl cut JRs or SPECIALS, so when i say that beautiful CHERRY mahogany MM hanging in that local shop, it filled a 'niche' that i was jonesing for at the time VISUALLY, and only AFTER the purchase, did i actually learn how great it was to PLAY on!
the ONLY downside to it is that it is 'neck heavy' and not balanced when i let go of the neck. it truly is a great PLAYER guitar.
whoever did all the mods prior to my buying it, deserves a HUGE THANK YOU. they did a GREAT JOB, and made a 'budget model' into a truly great performing guitar! [of course, it did affect it's 'collectability' though...]
best part is, that i paid either $195 [could've been $295, don't really remember which] for it! i'm holding it in my avatar pic.

Just goes to show that the most expensive guitars are not always the best ones.

Ham_Fist · 10-22-07, 02:52 PM

Email response from Gibson:
"No information on this model at this time. Monitor www.gibson.com for updates."

Who knows.

texas legs lee · 10-22-07, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Martin2

Just goes to show that the most expensive guitars are not always the best ones.

indeed...
the 'best' guitars, are the ones you feel a 'connection' with. if holding the guitar makes you look cool and makes you feel cool and 'inspired', and ..of course, if the guitar SOUNDS cool, then THAT is the 'best' guitar.
i won't bore anyone with listing my 'collection', but my trusty old MM always 'comes through' for me..

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10-05-07, 12:27 AM	#1
Ham_Fist All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,084	Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! I've been wanting this for a long time. http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/sh...22joan+jett%22 Guitar Of The Week #45... http://www.musicgadgets.net/2007/10/...ouble-cutaway/ It shows up as "coming soon" on the FQMS site, so no price. I can't imagine it being much more than say... $699 or so. IMO, the black pickguard/one pickup configuration is ideal.

10-05-07, 01:03 AM	#2
DanD Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,151	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! Odd thing with Gibson and the JJ MM. A couple of nights ago the link was up on Gibson's site and also some JJ info. Last night they pulled the link but still had the JJ MM listed as a week 45 guitar. Tonight Gibson dropped week 45 from the list altogether. The list goes from 44 to 46 now... Anyone know what the issue could be? __________________ "In Heaven all the interesting people are missing."

10-05-07, 05:19 AM	#3
J T In the Zone/Backstage Pass Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 6,381	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! It's naked. I guess you have to put on the stickers yourself

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lpnv59 All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NH/MA Bordertown USA Posts: 9,744	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! Here is a pic of Joans Melody Maker in the hands of its previous owner. Anyone here wanna guess who he is? __________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it's difficult to determine whether or not they are genuine". `Abraham Lincoln

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Martin2 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 192	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! I think maybe she likes girls.......(which is OK , so do I.)

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Don All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,227	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! I'd guess that's Eric Carmen and that's what her guitar looked like when he owned it and how she played it for a while, at least. She's either had more work done on it or she has more than one.

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lpnv59 All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NH/MA Bordertown USA Posts: 9,744	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! It is Eric Carmen from the Raspberries. And Joan bought his guitar years ago. Yeah I'm sure she's had some others made up. FINE! Poop on the fun trivia. __________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it's difficult to determine whether or not they are genuine". `Abraham Lincoln

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hutman777 Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 367	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! ok Fonzies gilfriend ....''happy-days'' wuzz Suzie Q ... were her an Joan related ? I always thought so .. i no i degress but i'll bet she knows wata guitar is so thats good enough 4 me ... oh yea she wore leather

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Martin2 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 192	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! It has a "velvet hammer" pickup. Good luck finding one of those....

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Mr. Clean Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 473	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! I'm not a huge Joan Jett fan, but I gotta admit this guitar looks real cool. Maybe it's been pulled because Jett did'nt give her full consent or some such thing. I hope not because it'd be a fun axe to have. __________________ it's a long road, and a short wheel, and it takes a lot of turns to get there

10-05-07, 06:50 PM	#14
lpnv59 All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: NH/MA Bordertown USA Posts: 9,744	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! I'm not either. I loved her version of Gary Glitters "Do You Wanna Touch". But "I Love R&R" is fast becoming like "Midnight Hour", "Mustang Sally" or just about anything by Van Morrison. I want an extra $50.00 per song, or a 3 tune package for a buck and a quarter. Eric Carmen in the Raspberries though was quite rockin! __________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it's difficult to determine whether or not they are genuine". `Abraham Lincoln

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Mr. Clean Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 473	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! The question remains whether this guitar will become a reality or not. __________________ it's a long road, and a short wheel, and it takes a lot of turns to get there

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Ham_Fist All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,084	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! Due to the overwhelming interest in who Joan Jett is bumpin' uglies with, I finally emailed Gibson to see if this guitar was still being released. I almost typed "to see if this guitar is still coming out", but I didn't want to fuel the gay joke fire. Yeah, I really live it up on the weekends. Hangin' out, emailing Gibson and all. Party.

10-21-07, 03:24 PM	#33
texas legs lee Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 143	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! my turn to jump in.. in 1994, as i was late headin' into work one day, i figured : why not? i'll stop into my small, local music store and... BAM! i saw a nice 'old' MM hanging on the wall. i dug it's vibe, it's dbl cutaway shape so i ended up buying it on the spot! details: 1965 double pickup that's been modded as follows: 2 humbuckers [unknown make, but they are GREAT sounding!] 2 vol, 2 tone knobs [vintage 'reflector type'] + 3 way selector toggle nashville TOM + stop tailpiece. grover pegs. p.s. when i bought my BRAND NEW 1987 335 dot reissue, the hardware corroded within 2-3 weeks ,but the tuners, bridge/tail, and pickups on this MM are as shiny as though they're new. go figure... THE NECK IS HUGE, meaty, great for bending them strings, but oh-so-comfy! the whole guit resonates wonderfully, is light as a feather and though i have a bunch of 'collectable' and expensive guits, this MM has become my 'go to' gig guitar.it's ALWAYS come through soundwise, holds it's tuning, and LOOKS COOL to boot. i'd buy another one like it if i could. a comparably equipped 65 SG std would cost a FORTUNE....

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Mr. Clean Les Paul Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 473	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! OK, is this guitar going to be made or not? Still not listed on the Gibson GOW page. __________________ it's a long road, and a short wheel, and it takes a lot of turns to get there

10-22-07, 02:52 PM	#39
Ham_Fist All Access/Backstage Pass Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,084	Re: Joan Jett Melody Maker!!! Email response from Gibson: "No information on this model at this time. Monitor www.gibson.com for updates." Who knows.