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Lester '72

Lester '72

The Lester Edelweiss ’72 Custom is a refined single-cut electric that blends classic 50s design with modern build quality. Its solid mahogany body with a maple top and Nitrocellulose finish delivers rich, balanced tone, while the 50s vintage set-neck and quality hardware ensure expressive playability and seasoned character.

Who this guitar is for?
The Lester Edelweiss ’72 Custom is for players who want a classic single-cut with vintage warmth and versatile tone. It suits blues, rock, and classic styles where clarity, sustain, and feel matter — especially for players who value a familiar neck profile and responsive attack.

Specification Overview

BODY
BODY | Solid Body, Mahogany
TOP | Maple
FINISH | Nitro Aged (PU New-Look also available)
BINDING | Cream
WEIGHT RELIEF | Yes

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 | Nickel
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

Available finishes
  • Pelham Blue Pelham Blue
  • Midnight Sunset Midnight Sunset
  • Havanna Tobacco Havanna Tobacco
  • Edelweiss Edelweiss
  • Dirty Lemon Dirty Lemon
  • Goldrush Goldrush
  • Wild Cherry Wild Cherry
  • Ice Tea Faded Ice Tea Faded
  • Silver Burst Silver Burst
  • Gold Burst Gold Burst
  • Caddy Green Caddy Green
  • Midnight Blue Metallic Midnight Blue Metallic
  • Deep Sunrise Deep Sunrise
  • Midnight Blue Burst Midnight Blue Burst
  • Pelham Blue Pelham Blue
  • Green Burst Green Burst
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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

  • “Impressive build consistency, classy ageing and a confident tonal range. The Lester line feels boutique, professional and ready for serious recording work.”

    Guitar.com

  • “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