New Model for Melobar

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Ted Smith
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New Model for Melobar

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This feels very strange to do because Melobar is about over. I need to do it though; this is the L25 body style

I haven't released a new model for Melobar since the Telobar 15 years ago, but this new body style is working so well it deserves it.
It is a spin off of the David Lindley Gold Body but more elongated and the swoop of the lower bout under your arm gives you the same good leverage as the V body gave. Very comfortable to stand or sit and play.

Even though there won't be many due to the fact we are running out of necks, I believe this body is perfect. I have three in the works for 2026/27. They will be flat black kit guitars still.

One is sold so two left
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Re: New Model for Melobar

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Melobar won't die :D 👍 I still have my lap steel from 1998.
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Re: New Model for Melobar

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Certainly seems that way doesn't it Will.
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Re: New Model for Melobar

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Man that’s nice, I’d love one!
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