Maybach Capitol 59 Wild Cherry 60s STA
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Maybach
Capitol 59 Wild Cherry 60s STA
Product Info
Article Number:
599558
Brand:
Maybach
Model:
Capitol 59 Wild Cherry 60s STA
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,858.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Maybach Capitol 59 is a seriously cool instrument. The combination of maple and mahogany gives it a really sweet, balanced tone, perfect for jazz, blues, and rockabilly. It’s a premium-priced option, but the build quality and vintage vibe are undeniable – a great choice for discerning players seeking a classy, versatile semi-acoustic.
Product Description
- Maybach Capitol 59 Wild Cherry 60s STA
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Double Cutaway Thinline
- Body: Maple laminated
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: '60s Slim Taper
- Mother of Pearl dot fingerboard inlays
- Mother-of-Pearl Maybach logo
- Larson-Style headstock
- Ivoroid headstock
- neck and body binding
- Pickups: 2 Amber Spirit of '59 humbuckers
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 1 Toggle switch
- CTS TVT Custom potentiometer
- 3-Ply pickguard
- ABR 1 bridge
- Aluminium stoptail
- Nickel-plated Tulip machine heads
- Strings: Daddario XL Lite .010 - .046 (Art. #104555#)
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Relic
- Colour: Cherry
- Includes Maybach luxury case
PROS
- • Laminated maple body delivers a focused, articulate semi-hollow resonance.
- • ’60s slim taper neck provides exceptional comfort and playability for fast lines.
- • Amber Spirit of '59 humbuckers offer thick, warm tones with excellent sustain.
- • CTS TVT potentiometers ensure smooth, consistent volume and tone control.
CONS
- • Relic finish, while visually appealing, might not suit players seeking pristine instruments.
- • Mahogany neck can be prone to slight movement with humidity fluctuations.
- • The thinner body, while lighter, sacrifices some of the full-bodied resonance of larger semi-hollows.
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Key Features
Body Material
Maple laminate with mahogany center block
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Amber Spirit of '59 humbuckers
Scale Length
24.75 in
Frets
22 medium jumbo
Bridge
ABR 1 bridge with Aluminium stoptail
Weight
7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The relic finish is purely cosmetic; it doesn’t impact playability or tone. It’s a thin nitrocellulose coating applied over the instrument.
Yes, the standard humbucker size allows for easy pickup swaps, opening up a wide range of tonal possibilities.
Rosewood can expand and contract with humidity, so it's best to keep the guitar in a stable environment. A humidifier/dehumidifier can help prevent fret sprout or neck movement.
