Maybach Lester '59 - Honey Pie Aged
PRODUCT SPECS
- Back Material: Mahogany
- Binding: Cream
- Body Shape: Lester
- Body Wood: Mahogony
- Brand: Maybach
- Bridge: Tune-O-Matic Style
- Case: Maybach Paisley Hardshell
- COA: Yes
- Condition: Brand New
- Controls: 2 500K Volume Pots, 2 500K Tone Pots, Hand-Wired Harness, Switchcraft Toggle Switch
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Finish: Honey Pie
- Finish Style: Nitrocellulose Aged
- Fretboard Material: Indian Rosewood
- Number of Frets: 22
- Hardware: Nickel
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoids
- Made In: Czech Republic
- Model: Lester '59
- Neck Material: Mahogony, Set Neck Long Tenon
- Neck Shape: 50s Vintage
- Frets: Wagner Medium Jumbo
- Number of Strings: 6
- Pickups: Amber Spirit of 59
- Product Weight: 7.8 lb
- Right / Left Handed: Right Handed
- Scale Length: 628.65 mm / 24.75"
- Serial Number: 248610
- Tailpiece: Gotoh, Aluminum
- Top Material: Flamed Maple
- Tuners: Gotoh Vintage Style
- Width at Nut: 1.685" Real Bone
- Year: 2024
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The Altitude Summary
Experiencing Les-style guitars that weigh under eight pounds is a rare find. The Maybach Lester '59, at just 7.8 lbs, combines vintage aesthetics with modern playability. The guitar's balanced neck size offers effortless control and mobility, while the "Spirit of '59" pickups deliver the desired punch and crunch for any player.
The MAYBACH® Lester Electric Guitar
First introduced in 1952, the Lester design achieved its pinnacle in the 1960s through the innovative artistry of British Blues-Rock guitarists. Their groundbreaking sounds solidified this guitar's legendary status. Modeled after the 1957-1959 dimensions, the Maybach Lester electric guitar features authentic body and neck profiles. The hand-wound Amber "Spirit of ’59" pickups produce the raw, rock sound that has enthralled guitarists for decades.
Honoring a Legacy
This groundbreaking guitar design has become a cornerstone of electric guitars, reigning supreme in the 1960s and significantly influencing blues-rock sounds. Today, it remains one of the most celebrated models in the Maybach lineup. The Lester Series pays homage to the golden Fifties, with each Lester embodying the legacy of its iconic predecessor.
Exceptional Craftsmanship and Materials
The Maybach Lester is crafted to match the body shapes and neck profiles of its golden era. Using premium tonewoods in traditional combinations, it provides an excellent foundation for the diverse and enchanting sounds this model is renowned for.
Attention to Detail
Weight and pickups are given special consideration. The weight reduction process improves the resonance of the lightweight mahogany body, keeping each Maybach Lester under 4 kg (8.8 lbs). Collaboration with esteemed pickup manufacturers like Amber has resulted in superior products, such as the "Spirit of ’59" humbucker, which delivers the dynamic, earthy sound this model is celebrated for.
Final Touches
Maybach Lester models are finished with nitrocellulose lacquer to capture the spirit of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Each guitar comes in a MAYBACH Luxus Case, prepared to uphold the legacy of one of the most iconic designs in electric guitar history.
Specifications/Features:
- Body: Lightweight mahogany with weight reduction, under 8 lbs
- Top: Beautifully figured maple
- Neck: Modeled after 1957-1959 dimensions
- Fretboard: Rosewood with 12-inch radius
- Pickups: Hand-wound Amber "Spirit of ’59" humbuckers
- Controls: Master volume, two tone controls, 3-way toggle switch
- Finish: Nitrocellulose lacquer (Aged)
- Case: MAYBACH Luxus Case included
The Maybach Lester is a testament to the timeless legacy of vintage guitar design, merging historical reverence with modern performance.
Maybach guitars hold a special place at Altitude Guitar, partly due to our owner's last name being nearly the same, which has led to a warm relationship with the Maybach team. As a U.S. dealer for Maybach guitars, we invite you to contact us if you’re interested in a guitar not listed on our site.
