kuvash Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Anybody,seen one,got one,played one,bought one ,now playing one? kuvash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilpanda Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 They havent come out yet bud. BUT I am planning on getting one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuvash Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 That's why I was asking....I am on the list with two dealers and they don't seem to have any idea, in fact they first heard of them from me.Go figure.It's not just Gibson though, I have had trouble this past year with a particular model from Fender too. Â kuvash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I did read that our (Guitar Center's) original release date of 2/2/11 has now been revised to 2/9/11 on the website. Â I hope they don't start this "we'll only disappoint you one-week-at-a-time" stuff. Â Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 E.M. Shorts (Wichita, Kansas) got in 3 last week. All "bursts!" Haven't been up there, yet, and I don't know what they've recieved since I spoke to them...might have even more, now?  E-mail: wbic@wichitaband.com  1-800-835-3006 (order line)  CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Just to let everyone know, My Nighthawk was being sent out today, no delivery date till later on tonight, but, the email said it's on its way.. I ordered mine from Music 123, $ 299.99..that's tax and delivery included... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 My New born... Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted February 8, 2011 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Not very good photos indeed, that's not my forte' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 My New born... Congratulations, I think your the first one on here to get one home, be really interested in how you thinks it plays and sounds, HNGD sparky scott 29. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Sooooohhh, Sparky...tell us! How is it? How's the "Fit & Finish," and playbility! And...that Tone?!! Inquiring minds, want to know! :>) Oh, and Congratulations, you "old dog!" LOL Â CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Hi guys,I just have been playing with my Nighthawk reissue, At first, I was so-so about it.... I am playing it thru my Fender 212R. I was finding the sound while changing pups settings, not very noticeable, at first.. But, after I added distortion, that was a whole new ballgame here... I will also say, I AM very pleased with the sustain of this guitar.. Very impressed in fact. The action was indeed a little high, but the more I played around with it, it really was not bad at all. When you really add more distortion, it really handled it very well... I am VERY amazed with this guitar, with the playability, sound, all around looks, at this price... I am going to be telling a couple buddies that this a really a unique guitar, especially to monkey around with and to experiment with as well, being I got it for $ 299.99 I just would highly recommend it to most of you guys, that like Epi.'s.... I really am glad at this moment to have purchased it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtkLAMF Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 The Epiphone Nighthawk looks all well and good but where's the Blueshawk? I've always been interested in those Blues 90 pickups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Sooooohhh, Sparky...tell us! How is it? How's the "Fit & Finish," and playbility!And...that Tone?!! Inquiring minds, want to know! :>) Oh, and Congratulations, you "old dog!" LOL Â CB Â Â Fit and finish, you ask?? Well, to be honest with ya, I just looked it over a bit better, now that you mentioned it... Funny huh?? I am actually surprised by the the whole thing.. I wish I had better camera capabilities, the flames are fairly nice, the color not bad at all, finish and all, impressed!! I can't find any glue sticking out anywhere, the fit is exceptional, for an Epi. No sand marks that I can see or tell. It appears to be a 3 piece, that matches fairly well.... Â All in all.... I would do it all over again.... I am indeed impressed with Epiphone on this one..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trewblue Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Just put my Squire Standard flametop Strat on Craigslist. tryin to raise the cash for a Nighthawk....wish me luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 OK, good luck.. I hope you get your asking price, and in fact, you do get a Nighthawk.. You will love it.... The flame job, is really not as deep as I would like it to be... But, hey, beggars can't be choosers..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymess Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I just finally heard from Guitar Center this morning. My Fireburst now has a UPS tracking number and I will have it Monday evening. I'm really excited about it and I just love getting a new guitar to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phred Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 just ordered mine yesterday! Â i haven't even played one, but everything looks so good about it that i couldn't wait. local stores don't know when they are getting it. as a matter of fact, i decided to take the first color finish available (except for amber) when it arrives i'll give a review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmihaly Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Just got mine in Fireburst yesterday. Fit and finish excellent, needed to lower the action and adjust the trussrod. The pickups are very good and unless they squeal at high volume I won't replace them. All of the selector positions are quite usable including the coil taps. All in all a keeper and a very good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phred Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 just checked up- guitar may not be in for a few weeks. Â c'mon epi- crank up the production- can't wait for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dReit1 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Mine came Tues. Great surprise as Music123 had sent me an e- saying I was back listed until May! 1st impression is TICKLED PINK! Honeyburst. Fit & finish is way better than good and approaching excellent! Much better than some of it's American cousins at twice the $.There's a very small line on 1 side of the neck/headstock joint (think 2 hairs wide)where they filled between the wood & binding,and the crown inlays on the neck have some filling around them. But I am pleasantly surprised. Pickups & electronics sound good for what they are. But this would be a great guitar for Gibson to put their 'Elite' package on. With USA upgrades this will be an awesome sound machine! Biggest complaints would be; No case or bag. I wouldn't mind $25 more with a bag.Even a crappy one would be better than none at all. The paper work sucks! A poster with pictures or every guitar Epiphone makes except the Nighthawk! And an owners manual that doesn't cover the bridge or the electronics of the Nighthawk!Actually there is nothing about the Nighthawk even mentioned in any of the included paperwork. Sure I can go on line and find out but when you are pushing a 3 pickup guitar with 5 way switching & a push/pull switch, it would be nice if you include a schematic that shows how it works. But I think it's a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phred Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 mine arrived at 9am today. Â brought it in, let it warm up a bit- don't know how long it sat in the fed ex truck. Â had a little breakfast, plugged it in, and it almost made me late for work. Â i decided to get the black, and was glad i did. finish is great, looks super with the chrome. Â if i can put it down tonight, i'll update you on my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaj Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Mine came Tues. Great surprise as Music123 had sent me an e- saying I was back listed until May! 1st impression is TICKLED PINK! Honeyburst. Fit & finish is way better than good and approaching excellent! Much better than some of it's American cousins at twice the $.There's a very small line on 1 side of the neck/headstock joint (think 2 hairs wide)where they filled between the wood & binding,and the crown inlays on the neck have some filling around them. But I am pleasantly surprised. Pickups & electronics sound good for what they are. But this would be a great guitar for Gibson to put their 'Elite' package on. With USA upgrades this will be an awesome sound machine! Biggest complaints would be; No case or bag. I wouldn't mind $25 more with a bag.Even a crappy one would be better than none at all. The paper work sucks! A poster with pictures or every guitar Epiphone makes except the Nighthawk! And an owners manual that doesn't cover the bridge or the electronics of the Nighthawk!Actually there is nothing about the Nighthawk even mentioned in any of the included paperwork. Sure I can go on line and find out but when you are pushing a 3 pickup guitar with 5 way switching & a push/pull switch, it would be nice if you include a schematic that shows how it works. But I think it's a keeper. Â Â mine arrived at 9am today. Â brought it in, let it warm up a bit- don't know how long it sat in the fed ex truck. Â had a little breakfast, plugged it in, and it almost made me late for work. Â i decided to get the black, and was glad i did. finish is great, looks super with the chrome. Â if i can put it down tonight, i'll update you on my thoughts. Â Nope and nope. Apparently neither happened... You know, if there are no pictures then it didn't happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike529 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Can anyone tell me how the neck on this guitar would compare to the wilshire reissue?(the cheap one ) I have the alpine white model. I find the neck a bit wide for my taste. This one looks to be similar. Â I'm really in love with the honeyburst! Hope they hit the stores soon! Â Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dReit1 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Can anyone tell me how the neck on this guitar would compare to the wilshire reissue?(the cheap one ) I have the alpine white model. I find the neck a bit wide for my taste. This one looks to be similar. Â I'm really in love with the honeyburst! Hope they hit the stores soon! Â Mike I got the honeyburst & it's a honey! (no pics cause I'm a lazy bxtt) I havn't played a wilshire but the neck on mine is a flat D shape that is 1.68 wide at the nut & .740 thick @ the 1st fret.(all aprox.) Width wise I think it is about average. Just over 1 7/16 it works well for me. It is the thinnist neck of all of my guitars.Just a bit thinner than a Fender Am. Tele. and quite a lot thinner than my LPs.This is especially apparent farther up the neck as it seems to stay thin longer. It's a little hard to switch between guitars but I like the guitar once I get re-aquainted. Sort of like going btwn 24 3/4" & 25 1/2". Just takes me a minute to get my hand/brain thing going. Hope that helps. Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trewblue Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Just put a down payment on a Honeyburst. Played it for about a half hour through a Vox AC4 head and cab. This guitar sounds sweet and looks just as good. Got the last one in the store in that color. Cant wait to pick it up. Pics will follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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