A Legendary Custom Limited Creation from Maybach Guitars & Cream T Custom Shop 

Maybach Bernie Marsden Lester '59 Midnight Sunset – Aged Finish, 60’s Slim Taper Neck

Crafted in the Czech Republic by a dedicated team of expert luthiers, each Maybach guitar is a testament to high-quality craftsmanship. With meticulous aging, subtle lacquer checking, and top-tier fretwork, these instruments deliver a premium feel comparable to the finest custom shop models. Think classic tone, effortless playability, and vintage authenticity—all in one exceptional guitar.  

Bernie Marsden & the Iconic “Beast” Tone  

Blues-rock legend Bernie Marsden, best known for his work with Whitesnake, is revered for his masterful playing and his legendary 1959 Les Paul, "The Beast." The Maybach Lester '59 Midnight Sunset is equipped with Bernie Bucker pickups, painstakingly recreated to match the exact tone of Marsden’s famous guitar. These pickups capture the warmth, depth, and dynamic response that define his signature sound.  

• Neck Pickup Output: ~8.3k  
• Bridge Pickup Output: ~8.5k  

A true homage to one of rock’s most revered guitars, this Maybach Lester '59 delivers legendary tone, stunning craftsmanship, and an undeniable vintage character—worthy of the Beast itself.

Specifications

• Body: Mahogany  
• Top: Carved Maple  
• Neck: Mahogany, 60’s Slim Taper Profile  
  
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood  
  
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Trapezoid  
  
• Frets: 22  
  
• Scale Length: 24 3/4"  
  
• Finish: Thin Nitrocellulose Varnish (Aged)  
  
• Bridge: Tune-o-Matic  
  
• Tailpiece: Aluminum  
  
• Hardware: Aged Nickel  
  
• Tuners: Gotoh SD-90  
  
• Pickups: BernieBucker Cream T  
  
• Controls: 2 Volume, 2 Tone, 3-way Switch  
  
• Weight: 3.4kg  
  
• Case: Deluxe Hardshell Case  
  
• Extras: Certificate of Authenticity