The Nik Huber Orca 59 is a guitar that blends classic design with exceptional craftsmanship, and this version with a Super nice one piece Quilted top in a warm Faded Sunburst  is a testament to the stunning attention to detail for which Nik Huber is known. This particular model boasts a meticulously carved one piece (as opposed to two piece book matched) quilted maple top that exudes visual depth and complexity, with the Warm Faded Sunburst finish enhancing the figure of the wood, creating a rich play of light and dark. The combination of traditional Les Paul-inspired shapes with Huber’s signature touches makes the Orca 59 both timeless and contemporary.

One of the standout features of this instrument is its CITES-certified Brazilian rosewood fretboard, a rare and coveted material that adds an unparalleled warmth and clarity to the tone. Brazilian rosewood is prized not only for its sonic qualities but also for its striking appearance, with a natural, oily sheen and distinctive grain. This fretboard complements the guitar’s solid mahogany body and hand-wound pickups, resulting in a tone that is as versatile as it is rich, delivering everything from mellow bluesy warmth to screaming rock leads. The Orca 59 offers an incredibly resonant and responsive playing experience, with flawless playability and precise attention to the finest details.

Nik Huber is widely regarded as one of the world’s top boutique guitar builders, carrying forward a family tradition of woodworking that spans over a century. Since founding Nik Huber Guitars in Germany in 1996, Huber has earned a reputation for creating instruments that merge old-world craftsmanship with modern innovation. His guitars are known for their flawless construction, elegant aesthetics, and tonal excellence, with each piece carefully crafted to meet the highest standards. The Orca 59 embodies Huber’s ethos of combining beauty, playability, and top-tier materials into a guitar that appeals to both collectors and players seeking the pinnacle of custom instrument craftsmanship.

Specifications:

• Top: One-piece Super Quilted Maple
• Finish: Faded Sunburst (high gloss)
• Body: Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany, set neck
• Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood with Flame Maple binding
• Scale Length: 25" (635mm)
• Radius: Compound 10"–14" (255mm–355mm)
• Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo, extra hard (2.49mm wide – 1.19mm high), routed slots
• Trussrod: Double action (single rod, compressed)
• Neck Shape: Orca 59
• Nut Width: 1.67" (42.5mm)
• Neck Thickness: 0.92" (23.4mm) at 1st fret, 1.00" (25.5mm) at 12th fret
• Inlays: Crown (Mother of Pearl)
• Headstock Veneer: Ebony
• Nut: Polished Bone
• Bridge: ABM AVR-2 with Aluminium Tailpiece (nickel aged)
• Tuners: Schaller Grandtune ‘Nik Huber’ – Kluson style
• Knobs: Standard
• Hardware: Nickel – aged
• Trussrod Cover: Ebony
• Neck Pickup: Häussel 1959 Humbucker (aged nickel cover)
• Bridge Pickup: Häussel 1959 Humbucker (aged nickel cover)
• Electronics: 2 volume, 2 tone, 3-way toggle switch
• Backplate: Ebony
• Setup: 010–046 strings
• Case: Hardshell case included