Leo Guitars is a small boutique company headquartered in Germany and run by master luthier Darko Milojevic.  Only 20 – 25 guitars a year can be produced because each is custom, 1-off and made by hand.   The end result is something akin to a fine watch that is both meticulous in build and perfect in tone.

These guitars rival modern guitars at any price point.  The ’59 Standard features Spanish Cedar body and neck.  There is a thin nitro finish that feels like it’s part of the wood.  There is a very slight aging applied to the guitar whereby you see a few gentle checks and wear spots.   The whole perfectly balanced instrument weighs in at just 7lb-11 oz.  There is beautiful binding on the neck and custom inlays.  The top is a hand carved 5A Flame Maple.  24.75″ Scale and a 1-11/16″ Width.

This guitar has a mixed set of frets 6100 to 6105 that feel like you’re playing a Bentley…SMOOOOTH.  The “C” Neck profile is comfortable and quite familiar to Gibson players.  The bridge is Tone Pros.  The pickups are open and clear…Kloppmann ’59.  To my ears they sound like Ron Ellis humbuckers.

You can see the attached sheet for all the other specs.  This instrument is fresh and refreshing.  Don’t keep banging your head against old walls….this is the path.