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Body
Species
The body of each Nighthawk Custom Reissue is crafted from solid mahogany, and capped with a stunning Grade-AAA flamed maple veneer. Body Species Tonal Characteristics
Mahogany is a medium-dense hardwood with a rich, deep, well-balanced tone and is known for its outstanding resonance and clarity.  
Design
The Nighthawk Custom Reissue is made in the image of the original Nighthawk, launched in 1993, with a sleek single-cutaway body with deep cutaway for excellent upper-fret access, and a stylishly pointed "Florentine" horn. Body Design Average Weight
The average weight of a raw Nighthawk Custom Reissue body is 5 lbs, which contributes to the relatively light weight of the finished guitar.
Available Finishes
Colors
The Nighthawk Custom Reissue is finished your choice of Fireburst, Honeyburst, Trans Amber or Trans Black, all translucent to show of the stunningly figured Grade-AAA flamed maple veneer that tops each guitar. Fireburst Honeyburst Trans Amber Trans Black
Surface Texture
The Nighthawk Custom Reissue has a high-gloss finish. Process
The Nighthawk Custom Reissue is stained in one of four colors, then hand-finished in four cotes of quality urethane, and buffed to a high-gloss appearance.