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.
Specification Overview
Specification Overview
BODY
BODY | Solid Body, Mahogany
TOP | Maple
FINISH | Nitro Aged (PU New-Look also available)
BINDING | White
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 | Gotoh
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 | 0.047 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
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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.”
Premier Guitar