Gibson Nighthawk Standard 2010 Electric Guitar (with Case)
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The Gibson Nighthawk Standard 2010 is a limited edition Gibson model featuring a Grade-AAA quilted maple top and chambered poplar body.
Overview
Sleek, powerful, and packed with the kind of playability that Gibson does best, the Nighthawk has been a favorite with blues and rock guitarists ever since its introduction in 1993. The Limited Edition Nighthawk Standard 2010 from Gibson USA updates this popular blueprint in an instrument that is both classic and contemporary, resulting in a guitar with outstanding versatility. From its highly figured Grade-AAA quilted maple top to its glued-in neck with back-angled headstock, the Nighthawk is pure Gibson quality all the way, giving you the power and depth of tone that the world's most legendary maker of electric guitars has long been known for.
- Chambered Poplar Body with Florentine neck
- Two Gibson BurstBucker and one "blade" single-coil pickup
- Push/pull switches on the Volume and Tone controls and five-way "blade" switch
- Vintage-style tulip-button tuners
- Unique Nighthawk bridge designed to maximize resonance and sustain
- Limited run with only 100 of each color being made
It all comes in at a price to put it in the hands of hard-working players everywhere, too, while packing sounds that set it apart from other classic Gibson models. The Nighthawk Standard 2010's single-cutaway body styling clearly echoes that of the legendary Les Paul Standard, and its dual humbucking pickups offer many of the same tones, though the Nighthawk's cutaway is deeper, with a sharper "Florentine" horn, and its added single-coil… read more blade pickup in the center position and push-pull pots to split its humbuckers all extend its sonic range exponentially. Furthermore, the Nighthawk Standard 2010's 25 1/2" scale length adds extra shimmer and sparkle to the brew, and gives you a firm low-E string for gnarly low-down blues runs and biting twang. Through-body stringing and a unique and highly adjustable bridge design add outstanding resonance and sustain to this broad tonal range. Put it all together and the Nighthawk Standard 2010 gives you everything from wailing leads, funky tones in the 2 and 4 switch settings, to smooth, throaty blues and jazz.
A versatile Nighthawk 2010 bridge provides six individual saddles, all independently adjustable for height and length, allowing perfect adjustment of both action and intonation so your guitar plays and feels as great as it looks and sounds. Quality vintage Kluson-style tuners with pearloid buttons add a classic touch that complements the classic mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and holly headstock inlay, capping off an instrument rendered with subtle elegance.
Features
- Highly figured grade-AAA quilted maple top- Chambered Poplar Body with Florentine neck
- Two Gibson BurstBucker and one "blade" single-coil pickup
- Push/pull switches on the Volume and Tone controls and five-way "blade" switch
- Vintage-style tulip-button tuners
- Unique Nighthawk bridge designed to maximize resonance and sustain
- Limited run with only 100 of each color being made
It all comes in at a price to put it in the hands of hard-working players everywhere, too, while packing sounds that set it apart from other classic Gibson models. The Nighthawk Standard 2010's single-cutaway body styling clearly echoes that of the legendary Les Paul Standard, and its dual humbucking pickups offer many of the same tones, though the Nighthawk's cutaway is deeper, with a sharper "Florentine" horn, and its added single-coil… read more blade pickup in the center position and push-pull pots to split its humbuckers all extend its sonic range exponentially. Furthermore, the Nighthawk Standard 2010's 25 1/2" scale length adds extra shimmer and sparkle to the brew, and gives you a firm low-E string for gnarly low-down blues runs and biting twang. Through-body stringing and a unique and highly adjustable bridge design add outstanding resonance and sustain to this broad tonal range. Put it all together and the Nighthawk Standard 2010 gives you everything from wailing leads, funky tones in the 2 and 4 switch settings, to smooth, throaty blues and jazz.
Body and Finish
A lightweight body made from resonant chambered poplar with a highly figured Grade-AAA quilted maple top and a deep single cutaway with pointed "Florentine" horn distinguish the sleek Nighthawk Standard 2010. The guitar is available in your choice of three stunning translucent nitrocellulose finishes: Chicago Blue, St. Louis Sauce, or Memphis Mojo.A versatile Nighthawk 2010 bridge provides six individual saddles, all independently adjustable for height and length, allowing perfect adjustment of both action and intonation so your guitar plays and feels as great as it looks and sounds. Quality vintage Kluson-style tuners with pearloid buttons add a classic touch that complements the classic mother-of-pearl Gibson logo and holly headstock inlay, capping off an instrument rendered with subtle elegance.
Pickups and Electronics
The Nighthawk Standard 2010 carries two of Gibson's BurstBucker pickups, known as some of the most accurate reproduction PAF-style humbuckers available today, along with a single-coil "Blade" pickup in the middle position. The coils of each humbucker can be split by push/pull switches on the Volume and Tone controls, and a five-way switch selects pickup(s) in use.Hardware
The guitar carries a unique Nighthawk bridge designed to maximize resonance and sustain. It has individual saddles for entirely independent height and intonation adjustment, and is partnered with through-body stringing with ferrules set into the back of the guitar. Other details include vintage-style tulip-button tuners, metal pickup rings, and traditional aluminum strap buttons, all gold plated.Neck, Fingerboard and Headstock
The Nighthawk Standard 2010 has a glued-in neck made from solid Grade-A maple and topped with a bound rosewood fingerboard, minimally adorned with simple dot inlays. Made to the longer 25 1/2" scale length, it has a back-angled headstock and a PLEK-cut Corian nut for superior resonance, and its slim profile is superbly fast while extremely comfortable in the hand. read lessSpecs
Body
- Top: AAA Figured Maple- Back: Poplar
- Binding: White .090"
- Body Type: Chambered Weight Relief
- Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50
Neck
- Species: Maple- Profile: Slim Profile
- Truss Rod: Traditional Adjustable
- Joint Angle: 5 degrees(+/- 15 seconds)
- Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50
Neck Fit
- Joint: Mortise and Tenon- Adhesive: Franklin Titebond 50
- Joint Angle Tolerance: +/- .005"
Fingerboard
- Species: Rosewood- Frets: 22
- Radius: 12 inches
- Nut/E.O.B: 1.625"/2.240"
- Binding: Single Ply White Binding
- Inlays: Acrylic Dots
Nut
- Material: Corian- Width: 1.625
- Slots: Gibson PLEK System
Headstock
- Logo: Mother of Pearl "Gibson" Logo- Truss Rod Cover: Black and White Antique Bell
Tuners
- Model: Vintage Tuners with Perloid Buttons- Plating: Gold
- Tuning Ratio: 14:1
Bridge/Tailpiece
- Type: Nighthawk 2010 "String through body" using 6 string ferrules- Material: Plated steel
- Plating: Gold
Hardware
- Knobs: Gold Top Hat Knobs- Control Plate Cover: Nighthawk 2010
- Strap Buttons: Aluminum
- Strings: .010 - .046, Genuine Gibson strings
Pickups
- Neck: Burstbucker 1- Middle: Single-Coil Blade
- Bridge: Burstbucker 2
- Magnet Material: Alnico II, Ceramic 8, Alnico II
Electronics
- Potentiometers:-- One Master Volume with Push/Pull tap
-- One Master Tone with Push/Pull tap
- Type: 500k Linear Volume, 500k Non-linear Tone
- Coil Wiring: Machine Wound
- Toggle Switch: Five-way Toggle with Black Plastic Tip
- Output Jack: Standard 1/4" switchcraft
Finish
- Sealer: Nitrocellulose- Process: 1-1.5 mils
Case
- Type: Nighthawk 2010- Exterior: Black Vinyl
- Interior: Plush Lining
Accessories: Owners Manual, adjustment literature, and documentation for the guitar's Limited Lifetime Warranty, along with Gibson's 24/7/365 Customer Service.
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