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Epiphone Nighthawk Custom Reissue Electric Guitar


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Epiphone Nighthawk Custom Reissue Electric Guitar

The Return of a NEW Classic!
When a new guitar design is introduced, history says that guitarists don't immediately accept it. Such was the case with many, now iconic guitars including the Flying-V, Explorer and even the Les Paul. But ultimately, if the design is a great one it will stand the test of time and eventually, find it's place into the guitarist's arsenal of go to axes. When the Nighthawk was first introduced in 1993, it represented a departure from Gibson tradition with it's 25.5 inch scale length and it's versatile combination of coil-tappable humbucking and single pickups. Now, 18 years later, guitarists who originally dismissed the Nighthawk as too different now recognize what a great guitar it really was and is!

Epiphone Nighthawk Custom Reissue Features
  • Solid mahogany body with a glued Slim Taper mahogany neck for a warm tone and great sustain
  • AAA Flame maple veneer gives this guitar a great high end look
  • Humbucker, single coil, and mini humbucker give you almost any tone you want
  • 5 way selector switch plus push/pull coil tap for added versatility
  • Mother of pearl Crown inlays on the rosewood fingerboard
Great Tone Woods and Premium Construction
The design of the Nighthawk is essentially a combination of a SG (lower bout and thinner body) and a Les Paul (upper bout). Like those classic guitars, it features a solid Mahogany body (with added belly scarf for comfort) and a glued-in SlimTaper Mahogany neck giving it a well rounded, warm tone with excellent sustain. To add brilliance as well as a smooth, durable playing surface, the Nighthawk Custom is fitted with an rosewood fingerboard. For even more tonal spice as well as killer looks, a AAA Flame Maple veneer is glued to the top. And don't forget, the Nighthawk bridge with it's string-thru body design ensures even more sustain and power.

Pickups Versatility and Function
With it's unique pickup package that includes a full-size NHT humbucker (bridge), a NSX single-coil (middle) and a NHR mini-humbucker (neck) combined with a 5-way slider and push/pull coil-tapping tone knob, you have 9 different tones at your fingertips. From a powerful and warm humbucker to the unique clarity of a mini-HB to a thin, bright single-coil - and everything in-between - you can do it all.

Killer Looks and Premium Features

Epiphone is known for making great, affordable instruments and the Nighthawk Custom is no exception. One of the first things you notice is the gorgeous Flame Maple top in rich, see-through finishes and the mother-of-pearl crown inlays on the fingerboard. Premium 14:1 ratio Grover machine heads make for excellent tuning accuracy and stability while Epiphone's heavy-duty output jack and long-lasting 1 inch potentiometers make for worry-free opertion.

Optional Epiphone EGCS Case
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Optional Epiphone Hardshell Case (sold separately)
The Epiphone EGCS hardshell case is normally reserved for SG models and the G400, but you'll find the contour of the neck and the curve of the lower bout on the Nighthawk fit comfortably in the EGCS case making it perfect for storage or transport.


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Epiphone Nighthawk Custom Reissue Specifications
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Top: AAA Flame Maple Veneer
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: SlimTaper; D-shaped
  • Neck Joint: Glued-In
  • Truss Rod: Adjustable
  • Scale Length: 25.5 inches
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Inlays: Mother-of-pearl "Crown" inlays
  • Radius: 12 inches 
  • Frets: 22 medium-jumbo
  • Pickups:
    • Bridge: Slant NHT Humbucker; 4-wire
    • Middle: NSX Single-Coil
    • Neck: NHR Mini-Humbucker; 4-wire
  • Controls:
    • 5-Way Slider
    • Master Volume
    • Master Tone with Push/Pull Coil Tapping
  • Bridge: Nighthawk fully-adjustable; String-Thru body
  • Nut Width: 1-11/16 inches
  • Hardware: Nickel
  • Binding: Body and Fingerboard
  • Machine Heads: Grover 14:1 ratio
  • Included Accessories:
    • User's Manual
    • Truss Rod Wrench
    • Economy Cord
    • Epiphone Poster
    • Epiphone Bumper Sticker


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Customer Review
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21 people rated this item
Jodi from Buffalo, NY, USA
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Quality
Reliability
Playability and Feel
Tone
Finish
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Love it
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
The quality is ok. Like I said, I owned the nighthawk when it came out the first time around, and it feels like Epiphone cheaped out on this one.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
So far so good, but I've only had it for about a week and a half.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
I owned this product when it first came out in 1995. I foolishly sold it, and was excited when I saw that the guitar was going to be reissued. The reissue definitely feels cheaper than the original, but overall I'm pleased with it.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
The guitar is nice and light. The neck has a great feel. The controls are simple and easy to use. The push pull knob was a great addition.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
This guitar can give you any sound you want. You definitely won't be disappointed.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
The paint job was a little disappointing because of the defects.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
This is the reason I bought this guitar. The d shaped neck is great for people with large hands.
Marv from Cleveland, TN
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Quality
Reliability
Playability and Feel
Tone
Finish
Action
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Don't let the price fool you! This is a real gauitar!
Quality
Would you consider this product to be made well? How dependable?
Like I said, it's flawless. Looks as good as any Gibson out there.
Reliability
How has it stood up over time?
From the looks and feel, I don't see any problems.
Overall
Your general opinion of this product.
This is not only a beautiful guitar, it sounds fantastic as well. I was thinking of switching over to some Duncan's before I purchased it, but I don't know now. I'm getting some real nice tone from this and I'm not sure. Seriously thinking of getting another onc for the Duncan's. Eventually, I want to get a few Gibson Nighthawks, but I will always keep these Epi versions. I can't imagine being without it after only a few weeks. My main axe now.
Playability and Feel
How does it feel, Heavy, Fast, Chunky? How was the neck? Are the controls easy to get to while playing?
I love the feel. I have a medium small hand and needed this neck and didn't even know it. I was playing better and more accurately quick. I was sold and very excited. My technique has gotton much better now and I'm tackling some pretty cool scales and licks. My Les Paul style neck was holding me back and I didn't know it. I later tried a Ernie Ball Axe and found it felt quite similar to that. I'm very happy wih the feel~ Better than the Les Paul Slim taper neck for me.
Tone
Bright and snappy? Dark and smooth? Were the pickups hot, mellow, thick, thin?
HSH with coil tap, what more versatility could you ask for??? This guitar does not sound cheap. I plan on recording with it very soon. I love the tone. Check out the youtube demo's, it sounds that good.
Finish
How did the stain or paint job look?
perfect. Very nice looking guitar.
Action
How was the action out of the box?
Action was super low with a slight fret buzz. Neck was set dead straight with no releif. Once I adjusted the relief and put my favorite DR strings on it, I was ready to go.
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