Here for sale we have a Maybach Lester Black Velvet '57 Custom in Aged Nitro finish. Maybach guitars are a family run business founded in 2008. Based in Germany, their production line guitars are made in the Czech Republic, with final check and set up taking place in Germany. They focus primarily on iconic designs from the '50s & '60s, with series such as the Lester (Les Paul style of course) and Capitol (based on an ES-335). The company has developed a reputation for their attention to detail as well as the use of high quality materials and vintage-style pickups, partnering with fellow vintage-focussed German company Amber Pickups. Made in the Czech Republic in 2025, this guitar is an homage to those early Gibson designs of the late '50s, and naturally features a set-neck construction comprising a Mahogany body with Maple top, Mahogany neck with long tenon & 22 fret Ebony fingerboard with Mother of Pearl block inlays. Gold hardware is fitted including Gotoh stoptail, T-O-M bridge & vintage-style tuning machines. A pair of Amber Spirit of '59 humbucking pickups are installed, and are wired to a 3-way toggle switch and independent volume & tone controls. The Mahogany neck plays very well, with the '50s Vintage profile filling the hand for a suitably vintage-inspired playing experience. Certainly on the thicker side, the neck inspires confidence when chord playing and riffing, whilst offering a firm grip for lead lines and solos. The Ebony of the fingerboard is luxurious under the fingers, providing a smooth & durable playing surface for the user to explore. With Medium Jumbo frets, the feel of vibrato and string bending techniques is improved, producing a rock-solid feeling under the fingers. Amplified, the pair of Amber Pickups humbuckers deliver warm, thick and full-bodied vintage accurate tones, perfect for the guitarist searching for that classic late '50s sound. The 'Spirit of '59' humbuckers use historically correct materials and manufacturing methods such as the #42 plain enamel wire & AlNiCo IV magnets to achieve an authentic tone. They are even wound by hand just like the original PAFs were. This all adds up to an unmistakable vintage warmth, with a grind that is distinctly PAF - perfect for rock, blues and even metal players thanks to their saturation and articulation. A typically beautifully made and great sounding instrument from Maybach. Brand- Maybach Model- Lester Black Velvet '57 Custom Finish- Nitro Aged Year- 2025 Made In- Czech Republic Body- Mahogany Top- Maple Neck- Mahogany Neck Profile- '50s Vintage Fingerboard- Ebony Fingerboard Radius- 12" Frets- 22 Wagner Medium Jumbo Scale Length- 24.75" Nut Width- 1.685" Pickups- Amber Spirit of '59 Humbucker Set Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Neck Volume, Neck Tone, Bridge Volume, Bridge Tone

Verification report

Luthier Report Our ID: 1160725117713 Weight: 7.35lbs Serial: 2594439 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall excellent condition. Any markings are difficult to discern against the factory relic. Neck: Overall excellent condition. Any markings are difficult to discern against the factory relic. Body: Overall excellent condition. Any markings are difficult to discern against the factory relic. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate minimal signs of use. There is considerable material remaining for any future fret work the new owner may wish to perform. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm socket) included. Hardware: Excellent condition. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 10-46 Electrics: Fully functional. Case & Accessories: Original Maybach hard case. Excellent condition. Swing tags, QC check card, truss rod tool & COA included.