M.B. Guitars 59 JM Offset Faded burst Alder Spitfire Tort

'59 OFFSET — 3T BURST

The ultimate offset reborn. Vintage spirit. Modern precision.

At MB Guitars, every instrument is a masterclass in vintage craftsmanship. Handcrafted in the UK by master luthier Mike Bowes, the '59 OFFSET — 3T BURST is a faithful tribute to one of the most iconic offset designs ever made. A seamless blend of classic style and cutting-edge playability, this guitar is built to inspire.

• Period-perfect body & finish
  Hand-shaped two-piece alder body with deep, rounded contours and correct 1950s routing.
  Ultra-thin nitrocellulose finish from the wood up for unmatched resonance and authentic aging.
• Neck built for serious players
  Handmade flatsawn plain maple neck with era-correct rounded headstock edges and contours.
  Dark East Indian rosewood slab fingerboard with correct curved fingerboard join at the headstock.
  9.5" radius, Jescar 6125 fretwire, and a comfortable .89C neck profile (.089" – .099") for a smooth, classic feel.
  Double-acting single truss rod with vintage-correct cross head adjuster at the heel, cutting into the fingerboard just like the originals.
• Authentic vintage details
  Hand-made unbleached bone nut, Gotoh premium vintage machine heads, 1960s butterfly string tree, aged clay dot markers, and a 1959 serial number neck plate.
• Distinctive, custom pickguard
  Period-correct 13-hole tortoiseshell pickguard, custom made for MB Guitars by Spitfire Tort USA — true to the originals and beautifully aged.
• Vintage-inspired tone circuitry
  Hand-wound pickups by Alan Dingwall, crafted to exact 1959 specifications exclusively for MB Guitars.
  Period-correct wiring with separate rhythm and lead circuits (CTS pots, Switchcraft 3-way toggle & jack, oil-in-paper capacitors, cloth wiring, and full shielding).
• Premium hardware for flawless performance
  Mastery vibrato paired with a Gotoh bridge for exceptional tuning stability and expressive feel.
  Period-correct pickup covers and knobs with small vintage lettering and numbering, plus an orange switch tip for that unmistakable offset vibe.
• Stage and studio ready
  Comes with Gator vintage-style hard case, signed MB spec card, and MB guitar pick.
  Weight: 7.6 lbs (3.45 kg) — perfectly balanced and resonant.

Why MB Guitars?

MB Guitars are more than instruments — they are living pieces of history. Each build is an obsessive recreation of the originals, handcrafted in the UK by Mike Bowes for players who demand true vintage character without compromise.

The '59 OFFSET — 3T BURST.
Iconic design. Legendary tone. Built to inspire the next generation of players.