Electric guitar with amber humbuckers and nitrocellulose finish, including case and certificate
Singlecut electric guitar, made in the Czech Republic
Nitrocellulose finish with aging treatment
Mahogany body with solid maple top
Glued mahogany neck with '60s slim taper D-neck profile
Rosewood fingerboard with trapezoid inlays
Two Amber Spirit or 59 humbuckers
Tune-O-Matic bridge and stopbar tailpiece
Gotoh SD-90 Relic tuners
Includes case and certificate
The Maybach Lester Gold Rush '60s Slim Taper Aged at a glance
With the Maybach Lester Gold Rush '60s Slim Taper Aged, renowned boutique builder Maybach Guitars delivers a stunning tribute to the iconic single-cut guitars of the mid-20th century. Featuring traditional tonewoods, vintage aesthetics, and hand-wound pickups, this model faithfully captures the sound and feel of the golden era of rock. The aged finish and meticulous craftsmanship make the Lester Gold Rush not only a joy to play but also a true visual and tonal statement.
The Maybach Lester Gold Rush '60s Slim Taper Aged impresses with its classic look and pickups from the German manufacturer Amber.
Thanks to careful wood selection, the Maybach Lester never exceeds the golden weight of 4 kg.
Lightweight mahogany
In keeping with classic design principles, the Lester Gold Rush features a solid mahogany body paired with a carved maple top – a time-tested formula for warmth, sustain, and clarity. Maybach pays special attention to wood selection and weight, ensuring each instrument offers perfect balance on a strap or seated. Importantly, no Lester exceeds 4 kg, making it ideal for long playing sessions without fatigue, and enhancing resonance for a rich, expressive tone.
The amber pickups of the Maybach Lester Gold Rush '60s Slim Taper Aged have nickel caps.
Amber humbucker for authentic vintage sounds
Tone is at the heart of the Lester Gold Rush, and Maybach has entrusted German pickup specialist Amber to deliver the goods. Outfitted with a pair of Spirit of ’59 humbuckers with aged nickel covers, the guitar delivers earthy, dynamic tones reminiscent of the greatest rock sounds of the ’60s and ’70s. From articulate cleans to fat, saturated leads, these pickups shine in every setting. A traditional control layout with individual volume and tone knobs per pickup offers full tonal control and vintage-correct operation.