Lakewood M-53 Custom
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Lakewood
M-53 Custom
Product Info
Article Number:
602355
Brand:
Lakewood
Model:
M-53 Custom
Category:
Other Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$4,398.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Lakewood M-53 Custom is a beautifully crafted instrument with a uniquely warm and articulate voice. It’s a top contender for discerning players seeking a grand concert guitar with exceptional tonal complexity and a refined aesthetic - perfect for fingerstyle players or those who appreciate a balanced, articulate acoustic tone.
Product Description
- Lakewood M-53 Custom
- Steel-String Guitar
- Type: Grand Concert
- Top: AAAA European Hazel spruce
- Back and sides: Cocobolo
- Body sides: Maple
- Body purflings: Decorative purflings made from precious woods
- Neck: Cedro
- Fingerboard: Cocobolo
- Head: Flathead
- Headstock: Cocobolo high gloss
- Headstock edges: Maple
- Headstock inlays: Lakewood logo in white Mother-of-Pearl
- Heel cap: Cocobolo
- Neck profile: C-profile - thickness: 21 mm to 23 mm
- Neck width at nut: 45 mm
- Neck width at the neck-body transition: 57 mm
- Neck-body joint at the 14th fret
- Neck finish: closed pore
- Soundhole decoration: Premium design with 2 woods & abalone
- Scale: 650 mm
- Bone nut
- 20 Frets
- Bridge: Cocobolo
- Saddle: Bone
- String spacing at the bridge: 57 mm
- Bridge pin: Cocobolo with abalone dot
- Gotoh SGL-510Z Gold machine heads with 21: 1 gear ratio
- Machine head buttons: Cocobolo
- Strings: Daddario XSAPB1253 012 - 053 (Art.#516198#)
- Colour: Natural high-gloss polished
- Includes Hiscox Lakewood case
PROS
- • AAAA European Hazel spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and shimmering overtones.
- • Cocobolo back and sides provide a rich, complex low-end with focused projection.
- • Cedro neck offers a warm, responsive feel and contributes to the guitar's sustain.
- • Gotoh SGL-510Z tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability and a premium aesthetic.
CONS
- • Cocobolo's density can make the guitar feel substantial, potentially tiring for some players.
- • The premium materials and custom build place it in a high-end price bracket.
- • The narrower nut width (45mm) might not suit players accustomed to wider neck profiles.
Product Video
Key Features
Top Wood
AAAA European Hazel Spruce
Back & Sides
Cocobolo with Maple Sides
Neck Material
Cedro
Fingerboard
Cocobolo
Scale Length
650 mm
Frets
20
Electronics
None (Acoustic)
Weight
2.1 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hazel Spruce offers a warmer, more nuanced tone with a slightly less aggressive attack than Sitka, providing more complex overtones and a smoother dynamic response.
Cocobolo is sensitive to humidity changes, so proper care and a consistent environment are essential to prevent cracking – a quality humidifier is highly recommended.
The C-profile is slightly fuller and rounder than a modern 'D', offering a more vintage feel and a comfortable grip, but it's not overly bulky – a good compromise for a wide range of playing styles.
