Maybach Capitol 59 Antique Walnut Aged
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Maybach
Capitol 59 Antique Walnut Aged
Product Info
Article Number:
591357
Brand:
Maybach
Model:
Capitol 59 Antique Walnut Aged
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Maybach Capitol 59 is a seriously gorgeous semi-hollow. The aged walnut looks killer, and the pickups give you that classic, warm, and vocal tone perfect for blues, jazz, and lighter rock. It's a premium-priced instrument, but if you want that vintage vibe and solid build, it’s a great choice.
Product Description
- Maybach Capitol 59 Antique Walnut Aged
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Double Cutaway Thinline
- Body: Maple
- plywood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Mother-of-Pearl dot fingerboard inlays
- Mother-of-Pearl Maybach logo
- Larson-Style headstock
- Binding: Ivoroid head/neck/body
- Pickups: 2 Amber Spirit of 59 humbuckers
- 5-Ply pickguard
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- CTS TVT Custom potentiometers
- Aluminium stop tailpiece
- ABR 1 bridge
- Tulip tuners (nickel-plated)
- Strings: D'Addario XL Lite 0.10 (Art. #104555#)
- Colour: Antique Walnut Aged
- Includes Maybach luxury case
PROS
- • Exquisite aged walnut finish enhances vintage aesthetic and tone.
- • Amber Spirit ’59 humbuckers deliver warm, articulate, blues-inspired tones.
- • CTS TVT potentiometers ensure smooth, consistent volume and tone control.
- • Solid construction and quality hardware inspire confidence and playability.
CONS
- • Maple/plywood body construction may lack the sustain of all-solid wood.
- • Antique finish can be delicate, requiring careful handling and maintenance.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more modern, higher-output pickups.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple/Plywood
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Amber Spirit of 59 Humbuckers
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
22, Medium Jumbo
Bridge
ABR-1 Bridge with Aluminium Stop Tailpiece
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The mahogany neck has a comfortable, medium-C shape, slightly thinner than a typical 1959 ES-335, offering easier access to higher frets.
Yes, the standard humbucker size allows for easy pickup replacement, offering options to customize the guitar's tonal character.
While not as resonant as a solid wood body, the plywood construction contributes to a lighter weight and a unique, slightly more focused acoustic tone compared to a fully hollow body.
