The Epiphone Nancy Wilson Fanatic is a signature guitar designed by Heart legend Nancy Wilson. It is an affordable version of her original Gibson Nighthawk, which was prominently featured on Hearts’ 2012 album Fanatic. Epiphone has crafted this guitar with high-end specifications, including a mahogany body with a figured maple veneer top and a mahogany neck with an ebony fretboard. These specs closely match those of the Gibson USA model.
The ProBucker FB720 neck pickup was inspired by a Firebird, while the ProBucker 3 Slant bridge pickup has a unique slanted design that allows for a wide tonal versatility. The guitar is finished with a custom Fanatic truss rod cover and Nancy’s signature on the rear of the headstock, truly embodying her style as the Heart guitarist.
The Probucker FB720 and Probucker 3 Slant humbuckers are bursting with tone. They deliver a crisp, clear response with each note, offering a rich and warm voicing for a vintage-style twang. The low-end is robust and the high end is sparkling, perfect for creating a heart-pounding rock ‘n roll tone.
In terms of playability, this guitar is superb. The mahogany neck has a rounded C profile, ensuring a comfortable and satisfying feel. It also adds warmth to your notes, providing smoothness and richness that complements any style of music. The ebony fretboard offers strong sustain and sharp snap, allowing you to glide along each fret with ease and improvise in your own style.
For tight tuning stability, the Nighthawk hardtail bridge keeps your strings firmly in place while allowing them to resonate freely. This bridge also provides strong sustain, allowing you to make solos squeal and chords chime. Epiphone Deluxe tuners help to keep your strings consistently in tune and make changing your tuning a breeze.
Overall, this guitar is a rock star-worthy instrument with a classy Nighthawk body shape and a stunning aesthetic. It is perfect for any aspiring musician who wants a super playable and high-quality guitar.
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