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.playability...
why the BluesHawk feels so good to play...
weight
The BluesHawk is an unusually light guitar because -
 | the main body material - poplar - is a light wood |
| the BluesHawk's body is small and comparatively thin |
| the total volume of wood is reduced further by the tone cavities and f-holes |
| the hardware is compact and lightweight |
balance
Despite having a long neck and light body the BluesHawk balances perfectly. If you change the tuners for more substantial ones with diecast bodies and locking mechanisms you may find your BluesHawk becomes a bit neck heavy.
shape
The shape of the BluesHawk contributes greatly to playing comfort -
| Owing more than a little to the outline of the Les Paul - the BluesHawk is a small bodied guitar which fits naturally to the body. |
| The body has a large contoured cut-out on the rear upper waist. |
| Access to upper frets is a aided by a large single cutaway, and compact heel and neck joint. |
neck profile and finish
Gibson describe the neck profile as a "narrow V" - I would describe mine as having a shallow C shaped neck. I'm not sure if this difference in description is down to
| differing judgment of what constitutes a V or C |
| the blueshawk not knowing his Vs from Cs |
| variation in the shape of necks produced by Gibson |
Whatever, the neck is both shallow and narrow, and very comfortable. The ends of the frets are reasonably well finished and unlikely to rip your flesh.
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