Maybach Lester Midnight Sunset 59 aged

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Maybach Lester Midnight Sunset 59 aged

Maybach

Lester Midnight Sunset 59 aged

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Product Info

Article Number: 367142
Brand: Maybach
Model: Lester Midnight Sunset 59 aged
Price: $2,528.90

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This Lester Midnight Sunset 59 is a seriously classy axe. It nails that vintage Les Paul vibe with its warm mahogany, responsive pickups, and aged aesthetic. It’s a premium-priced option perfect for players craving a refined, classic rock tone and a comfortable, broken-in feel.

Product Description

  • Maybach Lester Midnight Sunset 59 Aged
  • Electric Guitar
  • Two-piece mahogany body
  • Two-piece set-in maple top
  • Mahogany neck
  • Rosewood fretboard (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • MoP trapezoid fretboard inlays
  • Binding on the neck and body
  • No binding on headstock
  • Pickups: 2 Amber Spirit of 59 humbuckers
  • 3-Way toggle switch
  • 2 Volume controls and 2 tone controls
  • CTS TVT Custom potentiometers
  • Kluson machine heads with tulip buttons
  • Stringing: D'Addario EXL110 .010 - .046 (Article number #104555#)
  • Finish: NC Aged
  • Colour: Midnight Sunset
  • Includes Maybach luxury case
PROS
  • • Two-piece mahogany body delivers warmth and sustain.
  • • Amber Spirit of 59 pickups offer authentic vintage humbucker tone.
  • • Kluson tuners provide smooth, precise tuning stability.
  • • Aged finish enhances the vintage aesthetic and feel.
CONS
  • • Mahogany body construction may result in a heavier instrument.
  • • Limited pickup versatility for modern high-gain genres.
  • • Rosewood fretboard can show wear more readily than maple.

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Key Features

Body Material Two-piece mahogany with two-piece set-in maple top
Neck Material Mahogany
Fingerboard Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups 2 Amber Spirit of 59 humbuckers
Scale Length 24.75 in
Frets 22 medium jumbo frets
Bridge Tune-o-matic with stopbar tailpiece - likely nickel plated
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The aging process primarily affects the aesthetics; however, the lacquer's slight thinning can subtly open up the wood's resonance, potentially adding a touch of airiness.
Yes, they're standard humbucker size and easily replaced with other pickups, although the existing tone is quite well-defined and balanced.
The neck profile is likely a slim-tapered shape, offering a comfortable feel for most players – not too thick, not too thin – conducive to hours of playing.

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