Nik Huber Dolphin '59 - Faded Sunburst
Description
The Nik Huber Dolphin ’59 in Faded Sunburst is a beautifully voiced tribute to late-’50s electric guitar design, elevated through Nik Huber’s unmistakable boutique precision and attention to detail. Finished in a warm, softly aged Faded Sunburst, the guitar showcases an exceptional flame maple top with deep, elegant figuring that evokes true vintage character. A tasteful “faux” natural maple binding outlines the body, enhancing the classic silhouette while allowing the craftsmanship to speak for itself.
The tonal foundation begins with a resonant mahogany body, perfectly paired with a mahogany neck shaped to the standard Dolphin neck carve. This profile offers a familiar, substantial feel without sacrificing comfort, making it equally suited for expressive lead work and confident rhythm playing. The East Indian rosewood fretboard contributes warmth and smoothness, while refined details such as flame maple neck binding and vintage celluloid crown inlays deliver an unmistakably authentic ’59 aesthetic. An elegant ebony headstock completes the vintage-inspired look with understated authority.
At the heart of the Dolphin ’59 lies a meticulously voiced 1959 Custom Humbucker set, designed to capture the harmonic richness, clarity, and dynamic response of the most revered late-’50s tones. From open, articulate cleans to singing overdrive with complex midrange and sustain, these pickups respond beautifully to picking nuance and volume control adjustments. The classic Tune-O-Matic bridge paired with an aluminum tailpiece ensures excellent resonance, sustain, and reliable intonation, reinforcing the guitar’s lively, organic feel.
Premium hardware and carefully chosen accents elevate the instrument even further. Nik Huber 510 open-gear tuners with vintage-style tulip buttons provide smooth, stable tuning while reinforcing the period-correct look. Cream brushed pickup rings and gold brushed bell knobs add a subtle touch of elegance, perfectly complementing the Faded Sunburst finish without overpowering its vintage charm. Strung with .010–.046 strings, the Dolphin ’59 arrives balanced and responsive, ready for professional use straight out of the case.
Delivered in a high-quality hard case, the Nik Huber Dolphin ’59 in Faded Sunburst stands as a refined homage to one of the most celebrated eras in electric guitar history. With its exceptional tonewoods, authentic appointments, and inspiring voice, it is a true player’s instrument—rich in character, endlessly musical, and unmistakably Nik Huber.
Other specifications include:
Exceptional Flame Maple Top
Mahogany Body
"Faux" Natural Maple Binding
Mahogany Neck
Standard Dolphin Neck Carve
East Indian Rosewood Fretboard
Flame Maple Neck Binding
Crown (Vintage Celluloid) Fingerboard Inlays
Ebony Headstock
Tune-O-Matic / Aluminum Tailpiece
1959 Custom Humbucker Set
Nik Huber 510 Open Gear Tuners with Tulip Buttons
Cream Brushed Pickup Rings
Gold Brushed Bell Knobs
10-46 String
Hard Case
8 lbs 8 oz
44761
For more information about the Nik Huber Dolphin '59, please contact us.
The tonal foundation begins with a resonant mahogany body, perfectly paired with a mahogany neck shaped to the standard Dolphin neck carve. This profile offers a familiar, substantial feel without sacrificing comfort, making it equally suited for expressive lead work and confident rhythm playing. The East Indian rosewood fretboard contributes warmth and smoothness, while refined details such as flame maple neck binding and vintage celluloid crown inlays deliver an unmistakably authentic ’59 aesthetic. An elegant ebony headstock completes the vintage-inspired look with understated authority.
At the heart of the Dolphin ’59 lies a meticulously voiced 1959 Custom Humbucker set, designed to capture the harmonic richness, clarity, and dynamic response of the most revered late-’50s tones. From open, articulate cleans to singing overdrive with complex midrange and sustain, these pickups respond beautifully to picking nuance and volume control adjustments. The classic Tune-O-Matic bridge paired with an aluminum tailpiece ensures excellent resonance, sustain, and reliable intonation, reinforcing the guitar’s lively, organic feel.
Premium hardware and carefully chosen accents elevate the instrument even further. Nik Huber 510 open-gear tuners with vintage-style tulip buttons provide smooth, stable tuning while reinforcing the period-correct look. Cream brushed pickup rings and gold brushed bell knobs add a subtle touch of elegance, perfectly complementing the Faded Sunburst finish without overpowering its vintage charm. Strung with .010–.046 strings, the Dolphin ’59 arrives balanced and responsive, ready for professional use straight out of the case.
Delivered in a high-quality hard case, the Nik Huber Dolphin ’59 in Faded Sunburst stands as a refined homage to one of the most celebrated eras in electric guitar history. With its exceptional tonewoods, authentic appointments, and inspiring voice, it is a true player’s instrument—rich in character, endlessly musical, and unmistakably Nik Huber.
Other specifications include:
Exceptional Flame Maple Top
Mahogany Body
"Faux" Natural Maple Binding
Mahogany Neck
Standard Dolphin Neck Carve
East Indian Rosewood Fretboard
Flame Maple Neck Binding
Crown (Vintage Celluloid) Fingerboard Inlays
Ebony Headstock
Tune-O-Matic / Aluminum Tailpiece
1959 Custom Humbucker Set
Nik Huber 510 Open Gear Tuners with Tulip Buttons
Cream Brushed Pickup Rings
Gold Brushed Bell Knobs
10-46 String
Hard Case
8 lbs 8 oz
44761
For more information about the Nik Huber Dolphin '59, please contact us.