PRELOVED NIK HUBER Surfmeister - Trans White Gold Bigsby

Preloved Nik Huber Surfmeister – Trans White Gold Bigsby

Some guitars are built to cover a lot of ground.

The Nik Huber Surfmeister is one of them.

Blending semi-hollow resonance, boutique German craftsmanship and exceptional playability, the Surfmeister occupies a space somewhere between a great vintage-inspired semi-hollow, a high-end custom build and a modern player's guitar.

This example comes to us in excellent condition, recently traded by a collector, and presents beautifully in its striking Trans White Gold finish over a flame maple top.

At just 2.9kg, it's also remarkably lightweight for a guitar of this style.

The Nik Huber Difference

Nik Huber has built a worldwide reputation for creating instruments that combine traditional craftsmanship with modern refinement.

The Surfmeister is a perfect example.

Every detail feels intentional. The neck carve is comfortable and inviting, the setup is effortless, and the overall balance of the guitar makes it feel immediately familiar from the moment you pick it up.

It's the sort of instrument that encourages longer playing sessions because everything simply feels right.

Semi-Hollow Character

The semi-hollow mahogany body gives the Surfmeister a lively, resonant response that you feel as much as hear.

Clean tones have depth and openness, while overdriven sounds retain clarity and articulation. There's a natural bloom to notes and chords that makes the guitar particularly rewarding through both clean and edge-of-breakup amplifiers.

Whether you're playing blues, roots, indie, jazz, classic rock or contemporary guitar styles, the Surfmeister adapts effortlessly.

Häussel Tronebucker Pickups

A large part of the Surfmeister's appeal comes from its pair of custom Häussel Tronebucker pickups.

These pickups deliver exceptional clarity and balance while still offering plenty of warmth and character.

The push-pull coil split adds another layer of versatility, opening up brighter, more articulate single-coil-inspired sounds when required.

It's a guitar that covers far more territory than its elegant appearance might suggest.

Bigsby Equipped

The addition of a Bigsby vibrato gives this Surfmeister an extra level of personality.

Subtle chord movement, expressive vibrato and vintage-inspired shimmer all come naturally, while the quality hardware and construction ensure excellent tuning stability.

For many players, the Bigsby is part of what makes the Surfmeister so visually and sonically distinctive.

Condition

This guitar is presented in very good to excellent overall condition and has clearly been well cared for throughout its life.

The finish presents beautifully, the flame maple top is particularly striking, and the guitar has been inspected and setup by our team.

There is some light hazing to the gold hardware, consistent with age and use, which is common on many high-end boutique instruments. Aside from this cosmetic patina, the guitar remains in very clean condition and is a wonderful example of the Surfmeister.

Includes the original Nik Huber hard shell case.

Key Specifications

• Flame Maple Top
• Semi-Hollow Mahogany Body
• Mahogany Set Neck
• East Indian Rosewood Fingerboard
• Compound Radius (10"–14")
• 25.5" Scale Length
• Custom Häussel Tronebucker Pickups
• Push/Pull Coil Split
• Bigsby Vibrato
• Schaller GrandTune Tuners
• Aged Nickel Hardware
• Weight: 2.9kg
• Original Nik Huber Hard Shell Case Included

Our Take

We've had some exceptional boutique guitars through the shop over the years, and this Surfmeister is right up there.

The combination of lightweight semi-hollow construction, Häussel pickups, Bigsby vibrato and Nik Huber craftsmanship creates a guitar that feels genuinely special. It has the refinement of a boutique instrument while still being an incredibly inspiring player's guitar.

If you've been looking for something beyond the usual suspects, this is the kind of instrument that rewards a closer look.

Why Buy From Colemans Music?

Every preloved guitar is inspected and setup by our team before sale.

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