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Epiphone Nighthawk Custom Reissue (Trans Black) (No Longer Available)

6-string Solidbody Electric Guitar with a Mahogany Neck and Body, AAA Flame Maple Veneer, Rosewood Fretboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and 1 Single-coil Pickup - Transparent Black

Sorry, the Epiphone Nighthawk Custom Reissue (Trans Black) is no longer available. We've left this page up for reference only. Check out the great alternatives on this page or call toll-free (800) 222-4700 to speak with a Sweetwater Sales Engineer about similar products.

From Our Research Team:

The Classic Nighthawk is Back!

Like the rest of the lineup of now classic models first introduced by Gibson, including the Flying-V, the Explorer, and even the now epically popular Les Paul, the Nighthawk was far from an overnight success. Back in 1993, when the Nighthawk first hit the scene, its 25-1/2" scale, coil-tappable humbuckers, and angular single cutaway body shape (a departure from Gibson's traditional style) were less than thrilling to manny diehard Gibson players. After 18 years, many of the same guitarists who originally snubbed the Nighthawk have come to realize how cool this unique instrument is.

The Epiphone Nighthawk Custom Reissue lets you join in the celebration, with this unbelievably affordable model. You'll love the way your fingers race across the Nighthawk Custom Reissue's SlimTaper D-shape neck. Its pair of 4-wire humbuckers and blazing hot NSX single-coil pickup give you a wide tonal pallet, and its "String-Thru Body" bridge design provides plenty of sustain. If you're looking for an instrument that will let you explore an incredible range of natural tone, then you're going to love the Nighthawk Custom Reissue from Epiphone!

Epiphone Nighthawk Custom Reissue Solidbody Electric Guitar Features at a Glance:
  • Color: Transparent Black
  • Body material: Mahogany
  • Top material: AAA flame maple veneer
  • Neck material: Mahogany
  • Neck shape: SlimTaper, D-shaped
  • Neck joint: Glued-in
  • Truss rod: Adjustable
  • Scale length: 25-1/2"
  • Fretboard material: Rosewood with mother-of-pearl "Crown" inlays
  • Fretboard radius: 12"
  • Frets: 22 medium-jumbo
  • Bridge pickup: Slant NHT humbucker; 4-wire
  • Middle pickup: NSX single-coil
  • Neck pickup: 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"
  • Hardware: Nickel
  • Binding: Body and fingerboard
  • Tuners: Grover 14: Ratio
  • Includes: User's manual, truss rod wrench, economy cord, Epiphone poster, Epiphone bumper sticker

Rediscover a classic Gibson model, with the Epiphone Nighthawk Custom Reissue solidbody electric guitar!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number EDNHTBNH1

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just as good as the real thing !

by Greco perry from Louisville,Ky
October 20, 2012
Music Background: active musician at church and home
All i can say is WOW ! from the time i took it out of the box and played the first note,i was absalutely blown away.are they sure this is a copy ?i can say that,because i also have a gibson nighthawk,... read more [+]and this one plays just as good,if not better.very pleased with my purchase.Thanks sweetwater for the fantastic service and sales team. close [-]

as good as a lespaul

by ed from fairport ny
August 4, 2012
Music Background: hobbyist
great little guitar iown 15 guitars this is one of my favorites still like my amercian made strat the best . but the comp. of pu rulle. tove the color transblack. not as heavy as my two epi lp, would... read more [+] say any one thinking of getting a lp might want to consider this instead. close [-]

Great Little Guitar

by mesaman11 from Delta CO USA
December 27, 2011
Music Background: Pro musician/luthier
I bought this guitar after reading a review of it in a national guitar magazine. And because it is reasonabley priced.

I was not diappointed whenIi saw the guitar. The fit and finish ... read more [+]on the Nighthawk were flawless. What really impressed me was that the action nad intonation were perfect! My Gibson Les Paul required a complete setup to make it playable.

The range of sounds on this guitar is amazing, from single coil twang to humbucker crunch. Three pickups with a 5 selector switch and a coil split switch on the tone pot!

The neck on this guitar is slim and relatively flat, making it suitable for shredding if that's your style. At any rate it is a very fast neck.

The only reason I didn't give it a 5 was that the pickups sounded just a tad thin in some settings, although they definitely do not sound bad. But then again, one must consider the price. Seymour Duncan makes a slanted humbucker if you want to replace the stock one. Bottom line - well worth the money and I would buy it again. close [-]

I have to say it's the most personal order I've ever made from the pre-ship phone call, to the email, and finally the candy in the box. Thanks! I don't think I could beat the customer service even in a local shop


Chrystal, McMinnville, TN
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