This is an extraordinary example of the Orca ‘59, handcrafted by Nik Huber and his team to the highest boutique standards. This specific instrument was selected for its remarkable tonewoods and captures the essence of a golden-era single-cut with modern precision.
The Highlights
• Top Wood: An incredibly deep, 3D flamed maple top that exhibits intense movement from every angle.
• Fretboard: Certified Brazilian Rosewood. This board is dark, oily, and dense, providing that unmistakable tactile feel and harmonic richness that only old-growth rosewood can offer.
• Finish: Thinly applied nitrocellulose, allowing the wood to breathe and resonate fully.
• Weight: Perfectly balanced and exceptionally comfortable for long sessions.
Specifications
• Body: Mahogany (Solid)
• Neck: Mahogany (Fat Orca shape)
• Scale Length: 25"
• Pickups: Hand-wound 1959 Custom Humbuckers (Harry Häussel)
• Inlays: Mother of Pearl Crown inlays
• Hardware: Aged Nickel
Condition & Playability
The guitar is in pristine condition and has been kept in a climate-controlled environment. The "Fat Orca" neck profile feels substantial yet ergonomic, offering a vintage "59" palm-fill without feeling cumbersome. The Häussel pickups deliver a woody, articulate PAF-style tone with a beautiful bloom in the mids.
Includes: Original hardshell case, Certificate of Authenticity (COA), and all original paperwork.