Artie Owl Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Howdy Gang, Here I'd thought I've gone off the deep end when I told someone that the Epi Nighthawk has an ebony fretboard. It turns out they advertised it as such; and I quote; "Fingerboard Species The neck of the Nighthawk Custom Reissue carries a bound ebony fingerboard, long considered an "upgrade" on Epiphone guitars" Thinking that maybe it was just a typo I read on and a second feature section states; "Tonal Characteristics Ebony fingerboards are known for their tight, clear tone and excellent durability." http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Epiphone/Nighthawk-Custom-Reissue/Neck-and-Headstock.aspx However, on the other page for general info the breakdown says it's rosewood; http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Epiphone/Nighthawk-Custom-Reissue.aspx I've also had my hands on the Trans Amber model, and that was definietly not Ebony. What's up with that Gibson/Epiphone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I bought a Gibson SG Standard with coil-splitting about a month ago and instead of ebony they are using rosewood now for the fingerboard. I sent it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 I bought a Gibson SG Standard with coil-splitting about a month ago and instead of ebony they are using rosewood now for the fingerboard. I sent it back. Sorry Stiffhand I thought the SG was always Rosewood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djroge1 Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I bought a trans black one shortly after they came out and it is NOT Ebony. At first I just thought it was dried out so I put some oil on the fretboard but it definitely is not ebony. I'm actually trying to sell it because I need the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Pete, check out both my links and you'll see two distinct answers to what it's made of. I guess this isn't a complaint as much as it is a heads up to Gibson.com to make sure someone doesn't claim false advertising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffster Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 Sorry Stiffhand I thought the SG was always Rosewood? The SG model with coil-splitting pickups had ebony until recently apparently, still listed as ebony on websites. This model has different pickups, neck profile, fingerboard and color choices than a Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaj Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Fingerboard Species Rosewood Frets 22 Radius 12" Scale Length 25.5" Binding Cream Binding Inlays Mother-of-Pearl "Crown" Inlays http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Epiphone/Nighthawk-Custom-Reissue/Specs.aspx http://www.epiphone.com/default.asp?ProductID=347&CollectionID=18 Peter, Artie Owl is right. Although the two links you sent say rosewood for the fingerboard, the link that Artie Owl posted does say Ebony. And I remember quite well that the Nighthawks were advertised with Ebony fretboards as was the Les Paul Custom Blackback. So now it seems that in both cases, fretboards were changed to rosewood, although initially advertised as ebony. I was quite interested in both models because of the Ebony fretboard (well, that was one of the reasons I was interested in them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneBoedker Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 The spec-sheet on Epiphones press site says ebony as well. [...] To add brilliance as well as a smooth, durable playing surface, the Nighthawk Custom is fitted with an Ebony fingerboard. [...] Fingerboard Material: Ebony with mother-of-pearl "Crown" inlays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Thanks guys, it's good to know I'm not the only one who saw that. Truthfully that was also part of my interest in this guitar, and although it's not a deal breaker it's one of those things you have to wonder on what else could be swapped out. Like, Is it real mother of pearl or acrylic? Anyway I'll still be getting this guitar, I'm just trying to raise awareness haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson CS Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Thanks guys, it's good to know I'm not the only one who saw that. Truthfully that was also part of my interest in this guitar, and although it's not a deal breaker it's one of those things you have to wonder on what else could be swapped out. Like, Is it real mother of pearl or acrylic? Anyway I'll still be getting this guitar, I'm just trying to raise awareness haha. Spec sheet was indeed changed to rosewood, it should have been updated on all pages so we'll pass it to the web crew to correct asap. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Spec sheet was indeed changed to rosewood, it should have been updated on all pages so we'll pass it to the web crew to correct asap. Thanks! Do I get a Nighthawk with an ebony fretboard as a prize now CS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Sorry Stiffhand I thought the SG was always Rosewood? Yeah the one SH got was RW, he posted a pic in the SG subsection. Mine from April of 2010 has ebony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chase1410 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I thought all white SG's with coil taps, had an Ebony Board...Same with the Alpine White Studio and a White Flying V's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artie Owl Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 I was never familiar with the SG standard with coil taps in depth, I just know a regular standard pretty well. I still think CS should hook me up with a t-shirt or something for pointing that out before it became an issue! Oh well, at least it's been addressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff-7 Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I thought all white SG's with coil taps, had an Ebony Board...Same with the Alpine White Studio and a White Flying V's? Thought so too until I saw SH's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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