I bought one of the first ones in ’93. I still have it and I’m always amazed at how great a guitar it is.

The year they got discontinued, it was a fire sale. $300-$600 for every (Gibson!) model. Those days are gone now. Still one of my favorite guitars. Plus, it seems like no one is making knockoffs LOL.

I remember now! In the 90s there were no guitar magazines without a Nighthawk ad. They were really trying to push these suckers.

That sounds amazing from all positions! This is what I want in a guitar : a slimmer, lighter Les Paul with both strat & les Paul tones, floyd bridge, and a cool look, The only thing i dont love is the rim burst.... but that's no deal-breaker. Bring 'em back! Join the storied alumni of models that initially flopped, but came back stronger than ever on relaunch: • Les Paul • Flying V • Explorer • Jazzmaster • Jaguar • Non-reverse Firebird • Firebird X Okay, ok! Maybe not that last one...... _yet!_ But I, for one, am still holding out hope! I think they fkn _rocked!_

Thanks so much for playing my guitar so well and showing me all the things this can do. Very inspiring. (Yes I purchased this actual guitar from your good selves at Squealing Pig Guitars. Brilliant condition and outshines most every other guitar. With 10 options, yes, it can sound like a Gretsch 6120, Tele, Strat, and Les Paul. Bloody brilliant.

I remember buying the butterscotch flamed maple version as soon as it came out initially. I wish I had never gotten rid of it. It sounded and played great. Very versatile for a Gibson and I love the mini humbucker tones. The only complaint I ever had was the body felt so small since I'm pretty tall. Everyone that tried mine loved it. Excellent guitar I felt should have caught on more!

Woah that’s different! I like it! Awesome video as always mate! 🤘🏻💪🏻

Awesome playing there! I'm fortunate enough to have two Nighthawks...both standard threes.

thanks for putting this very underrated gibson in the spotlight! 1 thing i'd like to point out about your video is the list of existing Nighthawk models. Almost all models had a 2 and 3 pickup version, named accordingly CS2/CS3, ST2/ST3 and SP2/SP3. The picture you used to show the 'special' model is actually the studio version. The actual Nighthawk Special also had a 2 and 3 pickup version and even had binding. It was similar to the standard and custom except for the simple dot inlays. I think only the one with a Floyd Rose like yours didn't have a 2 pickup version. Other existing versions are the Landmark Series with 2 mini humbuckers, the Studio with 2 humbuckers as seen in your video, the "Hawk" as a simplified cheaper version with 2 humbuckers, and a reissue (2010) with 3 straight pickups instead of slanted.

I have an M3 (I bought new in '93). The switching is different to the Nitehawk. With the toggle down position 3 on the 5-way is neck humbucker and position 5 is a kill switch! The single coil sounds are really authentic.

This is one awesome sounding and looking guitar! With those sounds, it needs a trem! This guitar is a gem!

My ‘96 Gibson Nighthawk in Tobacco Burst is a phenomenal guitar and will always be a part of my inner circle of gigging guitars. Good review and great playing! Subscribed!

I did sound for a band once where someone played one of these, I can still remember thinking how good the tone was.

this thing is really cool.

I wanted the midnight blue one of these in the late 90’s, but I was a kid and could never have one.

I have a question, is it ok to use virtuoso cleaner a d polish on vintage guitars or will it ruin the value

props for using an old photo and not some jackass selfie in the thumbnail.

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I’m not surprised, it’s a cringe name and the kiss of death to whatever you stick it on.

It's OT forgotten...I own THREE. :)