Melancon guitars [Archive]

thijs

06-20-2005, 08:17 AM

I own a pro artist (serial is 946) and it is the best guitar I ever owned!!)I owned too many...).

Chech gerard melancon's guitars and you'll be convinced..

greetings,

thijs

VaughnC

06-20-2005, 09:12 AM

Even though the Pro Artist's I've tried weren't a good fit for me, the construction, fretwork, and attention to detail was some of the best I've seen. Also, being located in the Louisana swamplands, Gerard has access to some of the best swamp ash on the planet.

dkaplowitz

06-20-2005, 02:54 PM

Welcome to the forum, thijs. You'll find no shortage of Melancon fans here, myself included (I have a Pro Artist and a Pro Artist T). There are other good Melancon threads here (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?s=&threadid=58984&highlight=melancon), here (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?s=&threadid=85014&highlight=melancon), and here (http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67343&highlight=melancon).

Have fun!

Dave

Scott Peterson

06-20-2005, 04:10 PM

Did you say Melancon? :D Flat out, my #1 guitar

My 2004 Custom Artist "S"

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/spetersonmusic/48218ab7.jpg

And tied for #2 with my Thorn, my 2005 Custom Artist "T"

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/spetersonmusic/4dd6b642.jpg

Brian Scherzer

06-20-2005, 05:04 PM

I almost feel silly replying to threads about Melancon, simply because I run the Melancon Forum and am friends with Gerard. Yet, I'll say it again......After getting a Melancon bass, I sold all of my other basses because this one did what I needed. By the end of July I will have a Melancon guitar to "noodle" with. I didn't want anything fancy, so I just asked Gerard to make the body Olympic White with a matching headstock, and everything else was up to him to decide. He knows what I like to play, so I figure that letting a luthier do his thing unimpeded was the way to go (I did specify neck size!).

John Bell

06-20-2005, 05:41 PM

I have a secret and I must not tell.;)

thijs

06-21-2005, 01:58 AM

Good to hear that a lot more people like well-made guitars.
Most of the stuff that comes from a large company (fender, gibson) is too badly made considering what you pay for it..

I am considering buying another Melancon. First I will sell some other guitars (like a Blade strat and tele and a Gibson jazzguitar).

See you guys soon!!

Thijs

CS'56

06-21-2005, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by Scott Peterson
Did you say Melancon? :D Flat out, my #1 guitar

My 2004 Custom Artist "S"

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/spetersonmusic/48218ab7.jpg

And tied for #2 with my Thorn, my 2005 Custom Artist "T"

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/spetersonmusic/4dd6b642.jpg

Absolutely stunning!:dude

Mike Cantrell

06-21-2005, 07:00 AM

+1!

My Mel Classic Artist is a keeper. One of the finest strat style guitars I've ever had my hands on.

OldSchool

06-21-2005, 07:29 AM

I can't believe the prices on used Melacons.........maybe the best deals in guitarland..............:cool: :dude

hemlock

06-21-2005, 01:13 PM

Originally posted by OldSchool
I can't believe the prices on used Melacons.........maybe the best deals in guitarland..............:cool: :dude

I just got a used Pro Artist T and I have to agree. Wonderful guitar and an astounding deal considering the quality.

P351

06-22-2005, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by hemlock
I just got a used Pro Artist T and I have to agree. Wonderful guitar and an astounding deal considering the quality.

You could send me another check- if you want Hemlock!!!!!!

Mark:)

hemlock

06-22-2005, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by P351
You could send me another check- if you want Hemlock!!!!!!

Mark:)

But then the deal wouldn't be nearly as astounding.:D

P351

06-22-2005, 09:10 AM

This is true.......

hendrix2430

06-22-2005, 09:26 AM

Mutley

06-22-2005, 09:33 AM

I own a Melancon Pro Artist T and originally ordered it w/Bardens in all three pup positions. The Bardens became scarce and expensive during construction and so I had Gerard put his (DiMarzio stacked) in. Unfortunately I am quite underwhelmed by those pups. I have a chambered ash body w/burled top and RW board and love the feel of the guitar. Can anyone recommend pups that could get me that big glassy sound I might have achieved with the Bardens. I am looking for this guitar to have more character than the current pups give me. I couldn't ask for a better made axe, just couldn't get the pups I had originally spec'd for it.

Ned

elterrell

06-22-2005, 11:51 AM

Originally posted by Mutley
I own a Melancon Pro Artist T and originally ordered it w/Bardens in all three pup positions. The Bardens became scarce and expensive during construction and so I had Gerard put his (DiMarzio stacked) in. Unfortunately I am quite underwhelmed by those pups. I have a chambered ash body w/burled top and RW board and love the feel of the guitar. Can anyone recommend pups that could get me that big glassy sound I might have achieved with the Bardens. I am looking for this guitar to have more character than the current pups give me. I couldn't ask for a better made axe, just couldn't get the pups I had originally spec'd for it.

Ned

What is the setup? Is it two singles and a tele bridge?

Mutley

06-22-2005, 12:01 PM

The routs are all single coil routs that I just put the stacked SC into. Yes, so there is a neck, middle and bridge all SC. Thanks

hemlock

06-22-2005, 02:05 PM

If you want to stay noiseless, try Kinmans.

Scott Peterson

06-22-2005, 06:39 PM

WCR SR's man. If you don't need noiseless, you'll not find a better SC pickup IMHO. Both my Melancon's (chambered swamp ash with Koa tops) have them in the neck and middle positions. They just work perfectly for my ear.

tray999

06-22-2005, 08:22 PM

Ordered this one below for my son and it plays so sweet! Ordering one for myself very shortly!!!!!!!

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL203/986894/4422149/98200790.jpg

Mutley

06-23-2005, 07:03 AM

I'm not looking for noiseless at this point. The Bardens being noiseless was a good by-product of the design. Scott, Jim's pups are a great suggestion. I know the guitar has the mojo, but it needs some help getting it out. His Crossroads set really brought out the beauty and the beast in my Heritage 535. Thanks for the input folks. Tray999, that is one awesome looking Tele. Scott's koa monsters are also beautiful. My burled maple topped chambered ash is in the same vein, too beautiful not to be in the rotation.

Ned

Mike Cantrell

06-23-2005, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by tray999
Ordered this one below for my son and it plays so sweet! Ordering one for myself very shortly!!!!!!!

http://pic7.picturetrail.com/VOL203/986894/4422149/98200790.jpg

Daddy!:D

SouthernShred

06-23-2005, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by Mike Cantrell
Daddy!:D

I already tried that, he didn't bite :P :D

tray999

06-23-2005, 01:08 PM

Mike and Southern,

My guitar playing ten year old has already informed me that he now has a good idea of what is high school graduation present will be..........:D

I better start saving!

Jim

westex

06-28-2005, 12:51 PM

Originally posted by thijs
I own a pro artist (serial is 946) and it is the best guitar I ever owned!!)I owned too many...).

Chech gerard melancon's guitars and you'll be convinced..

greetings,

thijs

I just must chime in with my #1 Custom ordered Mel:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/westex/body3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/westex/overview.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v644/westex/bodyangle.jpg

Gerard puts in this kind of nebulous "feel" I think to his guitars; hard to explain. I couldn't be happier with any guitar transaction; this was done in about 8 weeks. I could go on....

Wes

The Eristic

06-28-2005, 08:23 PM

http://community.webshots.com/photo/112416336/159069758nsYbVr#

aquadog

06-29-2005, 01:08 AM

Scott, I'm curious, why did you put a humbucker in the bridge of the T style?

I remember you're explanation for the the strat style, but when most people want a tele style guitar, it's partially because of that unique bridge sound.

By the way, in case you haven't heard anyone say it before, nice guitars.:)

Scott Peterson

06-29-2005, 04:29 AM

Originally posted by aquadog
Scott, I'm curious, why did you put a humbucker in the bridge of the T style?

I remember you're explanation for the the strat style, but when most people want a tele style guitar, it's partially because of that unique bridge sound.

By the way, in case you haven't heard anyone say it before, nice guitars.:)

Because I wanted the tones you can get from a S/S/H setup but in a stoptail Tele configeration. And because I am nuts. But it worked out *very* well. :D

aquadog

06-29-2005, 10:29 PM

I see. It's not my personal preference, but then again, it's not my guitar (although I wish it was). I guess if that's what works for you, more power to you.

I bet it sounds amazing through the flexi.