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Full-length view of a transparent amber flamed-maple guitar with gold hardware, standing in its open brown case with pink plush lining.
01 / 24Full-length view of a transparent amber flamed-maple guitar with gold hardware, standing in its open brown case with pink plush lining.
Full view of a transparent amber electric guitar with a flamed maple top, gold hardware, and a dark fretboard with ornate inlays.
02 / 24Full view of a transparent amber electric guitar with a flamed maple top, gold hardware, and a dark fretboard with ornate inlays.
The guitar's amber back and neck are visible, with gold tuners and bridge, resting in a pink-lined brown hard case.
03 / 24The guitar's amber back and neck are visible, with gold tuners and bridge, resting in a pink-lined brown hard case.
The back of a transparent amber guitar shows a black control plate, six gold string ferrules, and light scratches on the lower bout.
04 / 24The back of a transparent amber guitar shows a black control plate, six gold string ferrules, and light scratches on the lower bout.
Close-up of the black headstock with cream binding, showing gold tuners with cream buttons and a mother-of-pearl crown inlay.
05 / 24Close-up of the black headstock with cream binding, showing gold tuners with cream buttons and a mother-of-pearl crown inlay.
The guitar's headstock, viewed from the back, shows six gold-plated tuners with cream plastic buttons on a glossy amber finish.
06 / 24The guitar's headstock, viewed from the back, shows six gold-plated tuners with cream plastic buttons on a glossy amber finish.
The amber flamed maple guitar body, with cream binding, shows gold hardware and two humbuckers, one with a black cover.
07 / 24The amber flamed maple guitar body, with cream binding, shows gold hardware and two humbuckers, one with a black cover.
The amber flamed maple body, with gold hardware and cream binding, shows light wear around the two control knobs.
08 / 24The amber flamed maple body, with gold hardware and cream binding, shows light wear around the two control knobs.
Close-up of the transparent amber flamed maple top, showing gold hardware, two black humbuckers, and two amber control knobs.
09 / 24Close-up of the transparent amber flamed maple top, showing gold hardware, two black humbuckers, and two amber control knobs.
Upper body of a transparent amber guitar with gold hardware, two humbuckers, two control knobs, and a bird inlay fretboard.
10 / 24Upper body of a transparent amber guitar with gold hardware, two humbuckers, two control knobs, and a bird inlay fretboard.
The guitar's transparent amber back shows wood grain, a black control plate, and six gold string ferrules.
11 / 24The guitar's transparent amber back shows wood grain, a black control plate, and six gold string ferrules.
The guitar's amber back shows a black control cavity cover, six gold string ferrules, and a gold output jack plate.
12 / 24The guitar's amber back shows a black control cavity cover, six gold string ferrules, and a gold output jack plate.
The guitar's amber-finished back shows a black control cavity cover, six gold string ferrules, and cream binding.
13 / 24The guitar's amber-finished back shows a black control cavity cover, six gold string ferrules, and cream binding.
The guitar's amber back, showing the string-through ferrules and control cavity cover, with a visible output jack and neck heel.
14 / 24The guitar's amber back, showing the string-through ferrules and control cavity cover, with a visible output jack and neck heel.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the transparent amber finish with flame maple grain and cream binding with a thin black line.
15 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the transparent amber finish with flame maple grain and cream binding with a thin black line.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing a chip in the transparent amber finish near a black control cavity cover and gold screw.
16 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing a chip in the transparent amber finish near a black control cavity cover and gold screw.
Close-up of the bridge humbucker pickup, showing its black bobbins, silver pole pieces, and tarnished gold surround on the amber body.
17 / 24Close-up of the bridge humbucker pickup, showing its black bobbins, silver pole pieces, and tarnished gold surround on the amber body.
Close-up of the guitar's amber flamed maple body and gold humbucker pickup, showing light scratches and wear on the hardware.
18 / 24Close-up of the guitar's amber flamed maple body and gold humbucker pickup, showing light scratches and wear on the hardware.
Close-up of the guitar's fretboard, showing cream binding with two side dots, some wear, and a crack near the nut.
19 / 24Close-up of the guitar's fretboard, showing cream binding with two side dots, some wear, and a crack near the nut.
Close-up of the guitar's fretboard binding, showing wear, cracks, and three black side dot markers on the aged cream binding.
20 / 24Close-up of the guitar's fretboard binding, showing wear, cracks, and three black side dot markers on the aged cream binding.
A close-up of the guitar's fretboard with block inlays, showing a digital string action gauge measuring 1.66mm at the 12th fret.
21 / 24A close-up of the guitar's fretboard with block inlays, showing a digital string action gauge measuring 1.66mm at the 12th fret.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck relief at 0.04 inches, showing the fretboard and frets in soft focus.
22 / 24A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck relief at 0.04 inches, showing the fretboard and frets in soft focus.
Close-up of the guitar's amber-finished neck and fretboard, with a digital caliper measuring the fret height at 1.00mm.
23 / 24Close-up of the guitar's amber-finished neck and fretboard, with a digital caliper measuring the fret height at 1.00mm.
The guitar's amber body is visible above a black digital scale displaying "7 LB 4 OZ".
24 / 24The guitar's amber body is visible above a black digital scale displaying "7 LB 4 OZ".

Gibson

1995 Gibson Nighthawk Custom CST-3 Transparent Amber w/OHSC

$3,495.00

Available

  • Year1995
  • ConditionVery Good
  • StoreBurbank
  • CaseOHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1995
Model
Gibson Nighthawk Custom CST-3 Transparent Amber
Finish
Transparent Amber
Condition
Very Good
Made in
United States
Store
Burbank

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.66
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.84
Neck depth, 12th fret (in)
1
Weight
7lbs 4oz

Construction

Body
Mahogany
Top
Flame Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Ebony
Frets
Original Frets Show Light Playwear But Are In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Gibson Firebird, Single-Coil And Humbucking Pickups
Tuners
Gold Gibson Deluxe 3x3 Tuning Machines With Single Ring Tulip Buttons

Case

Case
OHSC

Description

1995 Gibson Nighthawk Custom CST-3 Transparent Amber w/OHSC

Demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRY4ufl_5Po

Solid Mahogany Body Bound Flamed Maple Top

Transparent Amber Finish Shows Some Playwear Throughout Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings, Fading And Scratches (As Shown)

Original Gold Six-Saddle Bridge

Master Volume

Master Tone (Pull Knob)

Five-Way Pickup Selector

Mahogany Neck With Bound Ebony Fingerboard 

Bound Headstock With Crown Inlay

Comes As Shown With Original Hardshell Case And Paperwork 

A classic and increasingly collectible Gibson, this 1995 Nighthawk Custom delivers a unique blend of vintage feel and modern versatility. Featuring a mahogany body with a bound flamed maple top in a stunning Transparent Amber finish, this USA-made Nighthawk is loaded with original Gibson Firebird, single-coil, and humbucking pickups for a wide range of tones—from crisp and articulate to thick and powerful. The mahogany neck with bound ebony fingerboard offers smooth playability, while gold hardware and the bound headstock with crown inlay add upscale Gibson style.

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