Lester '57 Custom
Lester '57 Custom
The Lester Black Velvet ’57 Custom Aged is a classic single-cut electric with vintage roots and hand-crafted quality. Its solid mahogany body with a maple top, 50s Vintage neck profile, and Amber Spirit of ’59 pickups deliver rich, balanced tone with warmth, punch, and a familiar rock-ready voice. The Custom Lester features a multi-layered binding on the body and headstock.
All Lester Customs feature a moderate reduction in weight. Typically, Lester models weigh between 3.4 and 3.6 kg—without compromising on sound quality!
60s slim taper neck available.
Available in Aged nitro for vintage authenticity or New Look poly for a clean, modern finish. Premium MAYBACH Case included. Final inspection and setup are performed in Germany.
Specification Overview
Specification Overview
BODY | Solid Body, Mahogany
TOP | Maple
FINISH | Nitro Aged (PU New-Look also available)
BINDING | White Custom Style
NECK
NECK PROFILE | 50s Vintage (Slim Taper also available)
NECK | Mahogany, Set Neck Long Tenon
SCALE LENGTH | 24.75 inch
TRUSS ROD | Double Action
HEADSTOCK | Original Larson Peghead
HARDWARE
FINISH | Gold
STOPTAIL | Gotoh, Aluminium
TUNERS | Maybach Premium Quality
BRIDGE | Tune-O-Matic Style
STRINGS | D’Addario EXL 110 Nickel Wound
ELECTRONICS
PICKUPS | Amber Spirit of ’59
POTS | Vintage Style made in USA
CAPACITOR | 0.022 µF
WIRING | Modern, Hand-Wired
CONTROLS | 2 volume, 2 tone
SWITCH | Switchcraft, 3-Way
FRETBOARD
FINGERBOARD | Ebony
RADIUS | 12"
FRETS | Wagner Medium Jumbo
NUT | Real Bone
NUT WIDTH | 42.8 mm
BINDING | Cream
ORIGIN | Made in EU | Check & Setup in Germany
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Pelham Blue
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Green Burst
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Midnight Blue Burst
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Deep Sunrise
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Midnight Blue Metallic
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Caddy Green
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Gold Burst
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Silver Burst
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Ice Tea Faded
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Wild Cherry
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Goldrush
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Dirty Lemon
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Edelweiss
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Havanna Tobacco
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Midnight Sunset
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Honey Burst
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Cherry Lane

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“Light, resonant and exceptionally well voiced. The Lester captures true vintage character with modern reliability, easily matching far pricier single cut rivals.”
Guitar Interactive Magazine
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“Impressive build consistency, classy ageing and a confident tonal range. The Lester line feels boutique, professional and ready for serious recording work.”
Guitar.com
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“Excellent fretwork, balanced weight and rich mids make the Lester a standout European alternative. A refined take on the classic single cut formula.”
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