benbates Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I have a Blueshawk Phantom, apparently only 14 were made! It has a pearlescent scratch plate, gold coloured metal fitting, blueshawk phantom on the truss rod cover and came with a brown Gibson all as standard with the phantom (so I'm tolď). Does anyone know anything about them as I'm struggling to get any more info? I recently had it appraised at a vintage guitar specialist in London, they also couldn't find out much more info but were aware of the limited production saying it was 13 or 14 made! They valued it at £1800.00, but I suppose its only worth as much is someone is willing to pay! I'll post some pictures if anyones interested in seeing them. Thanks Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalob Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I own a blueshawk (the favorite guitar of all I own). I have never heard of the one you mention. I am intrigued, and dying to see some photos...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbates Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 I own a blueshawk (the favorite guitar of all I own). I have never heard of the one you mention. I am intrigued, and dying to see some photos...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbates Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 I own a blueshawk (the favorite guitar of all I own). I have never heard of the one you mention. I am intrigued, and dying to see some photos...... How do I post photos? Struggling! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 How do I post photos? Struggling! ! Hello... the best way is to use an image hosting site... a lot of us on here use http://www.photobucket.com .. upload to there and when you click on a picture you have uploaded you will see a bunch of links down the right hand side... Then simply copy the IMG link in to your post and they should show (up to 10 per post).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Hi and welcome. I'd love to see pictures, too. As Rabs says the best way is probably through photobucket. Here's a link which leads you by the hand once you have your account; http://forum.gibson.com/index.php?/topic/11005-sticky-how-to-post-photos/ P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbates Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/bbenbates11/library/quote name='Rabs' timestamp='1402775943' post='1530628'] Hello... the best way is to use an image hosting site... a lot of us on here use http://www.photobucket.com .. upload to there and when you click on a picture you have uploaded you will see a bunch of links down the right hand side... Then simply copy the IMG link in to your post and they should show (up to 10 per post).. , http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/benbates11/library/ not sure will work?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Well the embed didn't work but I did see you pics from that link you posted.. And VERY VERY nice man As I say. use the IMG link if you want to show it in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbates Posted June 14, 2014 Author Share Posted June 14, 2014 Well the embed didn't work but I did see you pics from that link you posted.. And VERY VERY nice man As I say. use the IMG link if you want to show it in here. I tried but couldn't get in to work, I'll try again on my computer rather than the tablet. Thanks for your comments and help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I tried but couldn't get in to work, I'll try again on my computer rather than the tablet. Thanks for your comments and help. No worries man.. that's why we are here.. to appreciate all those lovey Gibsons out there :) In the mean time, allow me to post it for you (do love me some P90s ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbates Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 No worries man.. that's why we are here.. to appreciate all those lovey Gibsons out there :) In the mean time, allow me to post it for you (do love me some P90s ) Thanks for doing that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbates Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Thanks for doing that See more pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dReit1 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Great looking guitar! Are there any differences from a standard BH beyond the knobs, pick guard & truss rod cover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbates Posted June 16, 2014 Author Share Posted June 16, 2014 Great looking guitar! Are there any differences from a standard BH beyond the knobs, pick guard & truss rod cover? There is an extra sound when the pick up selecter is between one of the three positions, I don't know what it is or do I use it much, I did think thats why they called it "Phantom", I really can't find out much about. I'm thinking of selling it as I now play bass most of the time and have just had a new Rickenbacker 4003 delivered (well my wife wants me to sell it) I'd like to hang on to it as they are a bit special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldPlucker Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 You better keep the wife because she might get the guitar in the divorce. LOL Seriously, you need to explain the collect ability of the guitar to her. Mine has gotten upset with me over the years; but, usually gets over it after I explain why. I hope the Ric is all you expect because I keep seeing mixed reviews on the lack of consistency and QC. That is a beautiful guitar. I would hang on to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 A very worthy guitar indeed... And about time for a re-issue if I am not mistaken... I have something very similar in concept from UK luthier Gordon Smith There is a slight similarity with the Nighthawk aesthetically And IMO a welcome relief from all these pesky, ubiquitous Les Pauls... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 That's awesome! Never heard of that model and I have owned a Blueshawk and a Nighthawk in the past. Sold them both because I never played them but seeing prices as they are now I wish I had held on to them. Seeing the Phantom is awesome and one of the many reasons I join forums is to see things I haven't heard of before. Thanks for sharing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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