Maybach Lester Jr '59 Double Cut SP VW
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Maybach
Lester Jr '59 Double Cut SP VW
Product Info
Article Number:
607211
Brand:
Maybach
Model:
Lester Jr '59 Double Cut SP VW
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$2,418.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Lester Jr '59 is a serious contender for vintage-inspired tone. The mahogany build and P-90s deliver a thick, growly character perfect for rock, blues, and roots music. It’s a fantastic option for players craving that classic feel without the exorbitant price tag of a true vintage instrument.
Product Description
- Maybach Lester Jr '59 Double Cut SP VW
- Electric Guitar
- Boyd: Mahogany
- Set-in neck: Solid mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 628 mm
- Nut width: 42.8 mm
- Bone nut
- 22 Frets
- Pickup: 2 P-90 Amber
- 2 Volume and 2 tone controls
- 3-Way switch
- Wraparound tailpiece bridge
- Gotoh SD90 machine heads
- Strings: D'Addario EXL110 10-46
- Nitrocellulose lacquer
- Finish: Aged
- Colour: Vintage White
- Includes case and certificate
- Made in Czech Republic
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides warm, resonant tones with excellent sustain.
- • Solid mahogany neck enhances resonance and contributes to a comfortable feel.
- • P-90 Amber pickups deliver thick, gritty tones ideal for rock and blues.
- • Wraparound tailpiece offers reliable tuning stability and a vintage aesthetic.
CONS
- • Mahogany construction can make it a bit heavier than guitars with different woods.
- • The shorter scale length might feel cramped for players used to longer scales.
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal versatility compared to guitars with coil-splitting or humbuckers.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood, 305mm radius
Pickups
2 x P-90 Amber
Scale Length
628mm
Frets
22
Bridge
Wraparound Tailpiece
Weight
4.2kg (approximate, based on similar Maybach models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's likely a slightly slimmer profile than a true '50s Gibson, but retains a comfortable, rounded feel; expect a bit more modern playability.
They're voiced to emulate vintage P-90s—not overly hot, offering a balanced output with plenty of character and grit.
The aging is cosmetic, but the nitrocellulose lacquer finish itself is thinner, which many believe allows the wood to breathe and resonate more freely.
