Maybach Lester Black Velvet 57
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Maybach
Lester Black Velvet 57
Product Info
Article Number:
419470
Brand:
Maybach
Model:
Lester Black Velvet 57
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,528.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Maybach Lester Black Velvet 57 is a beautifully crafted instrument channeling a vintage vibe. It’s got that rich, warm mahogany tone with a touch of maple sparkle, and those Amber pickups are just begging for blues, rock, and classic tones. This guitar is ideal for players who appreciate quality construction and a classic feel, and aren't chasing the latest shred trends.
Product Description
- Maybach Lester Black Velvet 57
- Electric Guitar
- Two-piece mahogany body
- Two-piece set-in maple top
- Mahogany neck
- Fretboard: Ebony
- M.o.P. Block fretboard inlays
- Binding on neck and body
- Pickup: 2 "Amber Spirit of '59" hum bucker
- 2 x Volume control
- 2 x Tone controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- CTS TVT Custom Potentiometer
- Kluson machine heads with tulip buttons
- Strings: D'Addario XL Lite .010 - .046 (Art.#104555#)
- NC Finish
- Colour: Black
- Includes Maybach luxury case
PROS
- • Mahogany body and maple top deliver a warm, resonant, and articulate tone.
- • Amber ’59 humbuckers provide thick, creamy overdrive and vintage-inspired sustain.
- • Ebony fretboard offers a slick playing experience and excellent note definition.
- • Kluson tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability and a classic aesthetic.
CONS
- • The two-piece construction, while common, can be visible under certain lighting conditions.
- • The NC finish, while beautiful, may require more careful maintenance than a gloss finish.
- • The Lester shape offers limited versatility for modern, highly technical playing styles.
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Key Features
Body Material
Two-piece mahogany with two-piece set-in maple top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Two inAmber Spirit of ’59 humbuckers
Scale Length
24.75 in
Frets
22 medium jumbo frets
Bridge
Tune-o-matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The neck is a medium C profile, slightly thinner than a traditional ’50s Gibson, offering a more modern playing feel while retaining a comfortable vintage character.
They’re designed to capture the essence of vintage PAF humbuckers – not direct reproductions – providing a warm, slightly gritty tone with excellent clarity and sustain.
The included luxury case is well-padded and robust, providing a high level of protection for transport and storage, suitable for occasional travel.
