Peavey Raptor Plus EXP Electric Guitar

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Master volume and tone controls. 5-way pickup selector. Case not Included.

Overview

Peavey guitars represent the best elements of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. As one of the few remaining American guitar manufacturers, Peavey blends carefully selected woods, hardware and electronics to make an instrument they are proud to offer, and you can be proud to own. The line has expanded to reflect the diverse nature of today's music. Regardless of style, there is a Peavey guitar created to provide you with years of satisfying performance.

The Raptor® Plus is a hands-down winner. Perfect for beginners. The series of Raptor® Plus guitars sets an unprecedented standard in quality and innovation. Competitive pricing with technological features have never been on a guitar in this price range!

Features:
25-1/2 in.scale

Solid body 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

Powerbend® tremolo bridge

Peavey 6-in-a-line headstock with ergonomic tuner placement and straight string pull

Master volume and tone controls

5-way pickup selector, hum canceling in 2nd and 4th position

**Case Not Included**

Specs

Dimensions:
Unpacked Weight: 6.90 lbs.

Unpacked Width: 12.50 in.

Unpacked Depth: 2.3750 in.

Unpacked Height: 38.50 in.

Packed Weight: 11 lbs.

Packed Width: 17 in.

Packed Depth: 4.3750 in.

Packed Height: 40.8750 in.

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 877-732-8391
Email: customerservice@peavey.com
Web: https://peavey.com/c/Contact-Us

Reviews

(171 ratings)

Submitted March 26, 2007 by a customer from uplogon

"MAN! You have got to check this axe out!"

Overall:

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I am very pleased with this guitar so far. There are a few changes I will do. The set screws in the bridge are a little long. Tops are sharp. I will machine the bottoms down to bridge height. (No Pete Townsend till I do)The action is a little high for a beginner. I may need to shim the neck to achieve a little more speed and playability. The neck width is ideal for little hands. Great guitar!

Sound
I was thouroughly suprised with the sound quality of this supposedly "inexpensive" guitar. I'm pushing it through a mini-Marshall MG 15 and am astounded with the response! I'm going to try a bigger rig (amp) and I'll let you know.

Features
I was out looking for a beginer guitar for my daughter and after checking out several used ones the Peavey Raptor Plus EXP nearly jumped into my arms. I had the option to buy the package but opted out and bought the guitar only. After throwing a few licks on it at the store I was sold. Mine didn't have a tremlo bar but I think that may be a dealer oversight.

Ease of Use
As a professional acoustic player (30 + years)I found the versatility very accomadating. My daughter who is ten didn't have a problem with the playability. It's not an intimidating set-up and soon she was jammin her little heart out. I was amazed at the ease of use. I may buy her another one and keep this one for myself!

Quality
For the price it has to be one… read more of the best "starter guitars" I have ever tried. It's been a long hard road finding a quality instrument that allows a ten year old not to be intimidated and also allows for creativity and curiosity to flourish. Kudos!

Value
Absolutely!

Manufacturer Support
I'm going to find out.

The Wow Factor
If "looks" are important then they've done a decent guitar. Good finish on the body and the flat finish on the neck allows for ease in playability.

Musical Background:
Active musician

Musical Style:
Folk, Jazz, Fusion, classical

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