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"As smooth as a glass of brandy,sustain for days, rich tones,this is the best guitar that gibson has ever made[sorry les paul]!!" submitted February 12, 2006

By a customer from comcast.net

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Musical Background: 34 years blues,jazz bands

Music Style: blues,jazz,rock...

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Sound: Smooth as a glass of brandy!! I have had my blueshawk since 98 and i must say that the tone is incredible!!! Sustain for days,great action on the neck,and as smooth as silk on the fretboard!!! I used to play my a strat and my les paul to get different blues,jazz,rock sounds but,now the blueshawk is my main guitar[i now have purchased another blueshawk ]!! In my opinion this is the best guitar that gibson has ever made!!! TERRIFIC PRICE ALSO!! Feature: The varitone is where its at!! I can get a smooth humbucker sound, a strat sound and even a sound similar to a tele all in one guitar!!! I have not seen a guitar that can give me this many different sounds,with this quality,at this price!! Its a gibson!!!! Quality: Beautifully made,extremely good quality! gibson has always stood behind there products[incredible customer service]!!! I wish that the guitar had better tuners though!! That is my only concern! Value: This is the best value on the best guitar that gibson makes!period! Manufacturer Support: Gibson is the best at taking care of there customers!My les pauls humbucker was shorting out and gibson had me to send it to them [ they paid for the shipping] I recieved my les back with a replaced humbucker that was better than the old one, it took about a week and a half!! The Wow Factor: All you have to do is play this guitar once and you will immediately want it! Gibson now makes this model in a cherry sunburst which i would love to have,but i have 2 ebony models that you couldn't peel away from me! there like my other kids! Overall: Price,quality,the incredible tone and sound that you can get from the blues hawk,its the best guitar i have ever owned and i have been playing the blues for 34 years!!!

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"Rock Titan" submitted January 12, 2006

By a customer from hws.edu

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Musical Background: Hobbyist

Music Style: Blues, Rock

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Overall: I own a Gibson Blues Hawk with a costom tremolo that was on it when I first saw the guitar. I was a new player at the time, and I could either get a guitar or an amp for my high school graduation. I saw this guitar and fell in love. I still to this day have never seen a guitar like it offered anywhere. The action is a little stiff, but this has been my experience with Gibson guitars, and it actually makes for less sloppy playing when you get used to it. The knobs and buttons and switches on it make for an easy transition to a number of versitile sounds. The only thing that I would say about this guitar on the negative side is that the electronics were beat up when I got it. The ciruitry to the high end pickup is shot, and makes cracking noises. This would make most people angry, but I have no problem in putting work into the guitars I own. If you are looking for a beautful guitar with a versitile sound and plays like a dream, your search has just ended.

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"Little Bluesey Blueshawk" submitted May 3, 2004

By a customer from hotmail.com

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Music Style: blues/jazzey

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Sound: The sound of it is wonderful if you like that"bluesey" sound. It was well beyond my expectations. It is the single main reason I have kept it. Feature: Th 6 position Varitone is a rael compliment to the guitar. Never experienced one before, but I sure do like it. Quality: In size and feel it almost feels like a toy guitar. It's OK, but I've handled better. The neck feels like the neck of a LP studio guitar. Value: yes Manufacturer Support: No complaint; so far,so good. The Wow Factor: low on the "sex appeal" in my opinion.

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"Never get bored with tone tweeking" submitted March 9, 2004

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Sound: Between the pickup selector and the varitone switch, you won't get bored with the huge variety of tones.Add any amp with a few different tones of it's own, and it's like having a rack of different instruments. Best at blues, classic rock, country Feature: One of these days I'll buy a hardshell case..... Quality: Great intonation, great sustain, smooth finish (I got a blue one!). Binding on the neck would be a nice addition. Most that I've looked at have had loose pick ups. Value: It seems to hit it's price point but skipping cosmetic frills (flamed top, fancy binding, etc) but keeping nice workmanship and tone. Manufacturer Support: n/a The Wow Factor: A variation on the classic gibson look....you'll probably love it or hate it......until you love it for it's playability and tone Overall: Can't afford a collection? Just get this one!

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"Love my Blueshawk!" submitted September 2, 2004

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Sound: Tone is outstanding! Guitar snobs pay to much for higher priced Gibsons. This beauty is versatile and fun to play. You are never stuck with a niche guitar when you own a Blueshawk.

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"One of Gibson's Best That Didn't get the Publicity that it Truly Deserves?" submitted July 28, 2004

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Music Style: 70's/80's Biker Bar Band Rock & Roll, Classic Rock

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Sound: The Sound is what you want to make it. This guitar has more tone control than most people know how to use. Only thing this doesn't have is that it Does Not have the sustain of a solid Les Paul. This sounds sweet and mean hooked up with my Digitech GNX2 into my Kustom Amp. Feature: Tone Control is THE Feature you want this guitar for. Quality: My black finish was not very good. Mine was a factory paint job reject and I knew that when I bought it. Besides this is not a piece of furniture. You will play this one alot. This guitar's sound sold itself. Have been playing this one since '97. Stays in tune very well. Light weight makes it easy to play all night at any gig. This is a keeper and will last along time. Excellent Gibson quality is in this one. Value: More bang for the buck. Worth every penny. Manufacturer Support: Never dealt with Gibson Company. Never had any repairs on this one in 7 years. The Wow Factor: I don't think guitars are sexy. This guitar is light and very well made and is easy to play. Won't weight you down. Great looking guitar. This is my main player over my Strat and acoustic. Used it on all songs and tracks for my first CD/Album. Overall: Will never sell this guitar. A player only buys more for the collection. Next guitar will be a Les Paul. This guitar is versitle for all styles but especially is best for blues and classic rock tunes. Would get another if this was broken or stolen. Like it best for tone control & then for it's light weight. Worst thing is outside finish but I knew that when I bought it. It's all about the sound.

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"the most awesome thing ever" submitted January 30, 2005

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Musical Background: active muscian

Music Style: "alternitive country"

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Sound: the second i plugged it in the guitar was just singing. the thing was amsazing. Feature: the varitone switch is an awsome feature it is really cool Quality: gibson "nough said" Value: amazing guitar for the money Manufacturer Support: havent had to use it The Wow Factor: i think the guitar leeks goergous Overall: this guitar will by "My Guitar" for a long long time

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Gibson Blueshawk Electric Guitar (with Gig Bag)

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"As smooth as a glass of brandy,sustain for days, rich tones,this is the best guitar that gibson has ever made[sorry les paul]!!" submitted February 12, 2006

"Rock Titan" submitted January 12, 2006

"Little Bluesey Blueshawk" submitted May 3, 2004

"Never get bored with tone tweeking" submitted March 9, 2004

"Love my Blueshawk!" submitted September 2, 2004

"One of Gibson's Best That Didn't get the Publicity that it Truly Deserves?" submitted July 28, 2004

"the most awesome thing ever" submitted January 30, 2005