Maybach Capitol 59 Olive Drop Aged
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Maybach
Capitol 59 Olive Drop Aged
Product Info
Article Number:
591358
Brand:
Maybach
Model:
Capitol 59 Olive Drop 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 cool semi-hollow, offering a vibe and tone that's reminiscent of classic ES models but with a Maybach twist. The aged finish looks fantastic, and those Amber Spirit pickups are just begging for blues, rock, and jazz. It’s a premium-priced instrument perfect for players seeking a distinctive voice and vintage character.
Product Description
- Maybach Capitol 59 Olive Drop Aged
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Double cutaway thinline body (ES-Style)
- Body: Maple
- plywood
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Mother-of-Pearl dot fingerboard inlays
- Larson-Style headstock
- Mother-of-Pearl Maybach logo
- Ivoroid head
- neck and body binding
- Pickups: 2 Amber Spirit of '59 humbuckers
- Controls: 2 volume and 2 tone
- CTS TVT Custom pots
- 1 Toggle switch
- 3-Ply pickguard
- ABR 1 bridge
- Aluminium stoptail
- Nickel-plated Tulip machine heads
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Aged
- Colour: Olive Drop
- Strings: D'Addario XL Lite 0.10 (#104555#)
- Includes Maybach luxury case
PROS
- • Maple/plywood body delivers focused, articulate semi-hollow resonance.
- • Amber Spirit '59 humbuckers offer creamy, vintage-voiced high-gain tones.
- • CTS TVT pots ensure smooth, consistent volume and tone control response.
- • Aged finish enhances vintage aesthetics and improves the instrument's feel.
CONS
- • Plywood body construction limits sustain compared to all-solid wood alternatives.
- • Olive Drop finish, while striking, might not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • Semi-hollow design makes it less suitable for very high-volume, aggressive playing styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple (top), Plywood (back)
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Maybach Amber Spirit of '59 Humbuckers
Scale Length
24.75"
Frets
22, Medium-Jumbo
Bridge
ABR-1 Bridge with Aluminium Stoptail
Weight
7.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck profile is likely a medium C shape, slightly more substantial than a very slim 50s Gibson, but still comfortable and easy to play.
Yes, the pickups are standard humbucker size and easily replaceable. A set of Seymour Duncan JB's or similar would provide a hotter, more aggressive tone.
The aging is purely cosmetic and doesn't impact playability or structural integrity. It's a nitro finish applied over the instrument and sealed properly.
