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Peavey Raptor Plus EXP (Trans Black)

Item ID: RaptorPlsBK

Solidbody Electric Guitar with One Humbucking Pickup and Two Single-coil Pickups - Black

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Perfect for Beginners!

The Peavey Raptor Plus EXP gets you a lot of guitar, for not a lot of money. With a classic look and a tried-and-true pickup configuration (one humbucker and two single-coils), the Peavey Raptor Plus EXP can take you from jazz to rock to indie. Use the 5-way pickup selector to dial in the right tone for the style you're after. And go ahead and use the Peavey Raptor Plus EXP's tremolo to add your own flavor of sonic expression. When you're picking out your first guitar, check out the Peavey Raptor Plus EXP!

Peavey Raptor Plus EXP Solidbody Electric Guitar Features at a Glance:
  • 25-1/2 inch scale
  • Solidbody construction with new styling for better ergonomics and balance
  • New dual-expanding truss rod with wrenchless, easy-access adjustment wheel
  • Wide-top pole piece single coil pickups for bigger string window with more focus
  • Tremolo bridge
  • Peavey six-in-a-line headstock with ergonomic tuner placement and straight string pull
  • Master volume and tone controls
  • 5-way pickup selector, hum canceling in second and fourth position

The Peavey Raptor Plus EXP is the perfect instrument for the beginning guitarist!
Specification Detail
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body Material Basswood
Top Material Not Applicable
Color Black
Neck Material Maple, Bolt-on
Scale Length 25.5"
Fingerboard Material Rosewood, 12" Radius
Fingerboard Inlay Dots
Number of Frets 22
Nut Width 1.65"
Bridge/Tailpiece Fulcrum Tremolo
Tuners Die-cast Tuners
Number of Pickups 3
Neck Pickup Single-coil
Middle Pickup Single-coil
Bridge Pickup Humbucker
Controls Master Volume, Master Tone, 5-way Selector
Case Included No Case Included
Manufacturer Part Number 489450

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Reviews

based on 2 reviews

Better than you could ever expect it to be...

by Jeff H from Twin Cities, MN
February 6, 2013
Music Background: Hobbyist
As reviewer "Zach" said above, this is the ideal guitar for a beginner because the neck is thin, the action is low, and it's just so darn friendly to play. However, "beginner's guitar" really is an u... read more [+]nfair for this description because there are elements of it on par with $500 guitars. The neck is almost Jackson or Gibson like in its playability. The frets are filed down smooth. It stays in tune remarkably well, certainly better than a stock Squier.

Then there's the pickups - they are likely ceramic, but they are incredibly hot, in a good way! The magnet pole pieces are oversized, and this may contribute to the bold sound. H-S-S configuration, in my opinion, offers maximum versatility across rock, blues, country, and so on.

The switches and pots seem a bit on the cheap side, but that's not surprising, and also easy to upgrade in the future. I actually think I'm leaving as much of it stock as I can. It sounds like an overwound Strat, but with a super sleek body and faster neck. Say what you want about Peavey, but it's just a nice instrument at an unbelievable price. close [-]

Excellent Guitar for the Money

by Zach from Massachusetts
November 13, 2011
Music Background: Student
I have owned this guitar for approximately six years and, honestly, have been amazed with the quality of this instrument. The ease of playing and the neck shape are, in my opinion, better than that of... read more [+] a Standard Stratocaster and I have been hard-pressed to find a better instrument for under $700. Definitely would recommend this guitar to any beginner or player on a budget, it will serve you well! close [-]

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Peavey Raptor Plus EXP (Trans Black)

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