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Nik Huber Dolphin '59 Translucent Gold

$8,995.00

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This isn't your grandfather's goldtop.

Goldtops are everywhere. Nik Huber's transparent goldtop is something else entirely. The finish is elegant and refined, and it lets the flamed maple underneath read through, giving this iconic look a depth and character that traditional goldtops just don't have - not a better / worse thing, just different.

Visually, the Dolphin '59 takes its cues from the Les Paul tradition, but it's very much its own animal, and you pick up on that the moment you sit down with it. It's snappy, lively, and comfy in your hands, with a setup and playability that create an effortless playing experience.

One of the things we always point out to fellow players is, despite how impeccably built Hubers are, they never feel overly polished, clinical, or made to impress fellow woodworkers. They're made for players, and they remove a lot of the distractions some guitars can have (lackluster fretwork, poor setups, uninspiring tones, etc...).

Speaking of tones, the Dolphin '59 pulls from both sides of the aisle, Fender and Gibson alike, without planting a flag in either. The Haussel humbuckers are coil-tappable, which means you've got everything from thick, punchy Les Paul-style grunt to clear, snappy single-coil chime under your fingers, and the in-between settings actually earn their keep rather than just padding the spec sheet.

You'll recognize where the inspiration came from, but this guitar isn't simply relying on its influences. It's got a personality all its own, and it shows up in unexpected ways the more time you spend with it.

Chalk up another win for Nik Huber. He's built something here that pulls off the trick of feeling both timeless and genuinely modern at once, which is harder than it sounds. It's the kind of guitar you find yourself wanting before you even knew it existed.

Body
Body
Mahogany
Top
Curly/ Flame Maple (Eastern/Michigan)
Color
Translucent Gold

Hardware
Pickups
1959 Humbuckers w/aged Nickel Cover (Häussel)
Electronics
2 Volume Controls / 2 Tone Controls / 3 Way Toggle Switch
Bridge
KMS Aluminium Tailpiece + T-O-M Bridge (Nickel aged)
Tuners
Gotoh ‘Nik Huber‘
Trussrod Cover
Ebony
Backplate
East Indian Rosewood
Strings
010 – 046

Neck
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
East Indian Rosewood
Profile
Orca Std. (.88-.96“)
Nut
Polished Bone 1.67"
Scale Length
24 3/4“
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo extra hard (routed fret slots)
Trussrod
Double Action (Single Rod / compressed)
Inlays
Crowns (Celluloid)
Headstock
Ebony Veneer
Headstock Inlay
Signature (Mother Of Pearl)

Other
Weight
8lbs 2oz
Case
Hardshell
SN
26 5286

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