Got this about a week ago. It is SERIOUSLY one of the most beautiful natural maple tops I have EVER seen ! It came with the standard 498T/490R combo, and I put the 498 in the neck, and a reverse zebra Invader in the bridge, and now its HAWT ! It sounds excellent now, and is a hell of a player aswell. Here's some pictures.
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NGD: 2000 Gibson Les Paul Standard Raw Power
1975 Fender Stratocaster W/ Floyd Rose + mods
2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio w/Floyd Rose, Scalloped neck, EMG 81/85 Combo
Marshall FJA Signature modded JMP 1979 50 watt
Marshall JVM205H
Marshall 1960AX cabinet(w/ 2 V30's & 2 G12M Greenbacks)
Empty(unloaded)Laney 2x12
+ a bunch of pedalsTags: None
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That top is definitely awesome.
Even if you're playing heavier music, I would try some pickups that let the natural tone of the guitar through more. That Invader is gonna overpower all the fancy expensive wood you just paid for!
Not tryin to tell ya how to live tho man -- that thing looks like a monster. I'm starting to think a couple nice Les Pauls is all any guitarist needs...green globe burned black by sunn
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Originally posted by Empty Pockets View PostI'm starting to think a couple nice Les Pauls is all any guitarist needs...Originally posted by Good Will HuntingReal loss is only possible when you love something more than you love yourself.
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Originally posted by Andrew Lamprecht View PostI'd take a couple good SGs over a couple good LPs...
Seriously cool looking guitar dude! That natural maple top, and the vibe it gives just screams authentic rock attitude.
Play it in good health!- Gibson CS ES339 - Gibson Les Paul Trad - Gibson J-200 Standard - Fender Hwy1 Strat - Gibson Captain Kirk Douglas SG - Takamine E-series Acoustic - Fender Blues Deluxe - Fender Excelsior -
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Thanks guys ! Yeah, I have NEVER seen a raw power with a top like this. It's stunning for sure.1975 Fender Stratocaster W/ Floyd Rose + mods
2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio w/Floyd Rose, Scalloped neck, EMG 81/85 Combo
Marshall FJA Signature modded JMP 1979 50 watt
Marshall JVM205H
Marshall 1960AX cabinet(w/ 2 V30's & 2 G12M Greenbacks)
Empty(unloaded)Laney 2x12
+ a bunch of pedals
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yea - that is really phenomenal. congrats! how is the 498 in the neck? i asked about doing that but some of the replies i got made me worried that if i did i might get burnt at the stake!Blessed is he who expects little for he shall not be disappointed.
You can educate ignorance but you can not educate stupidity.
Originally posted by stratocasteredIn a world where its necessary for a man to wax his chest, you'll find me parallel parking perfectly with a 12-pack and a full beard.
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The 498 in the neck sounds great (for what I use it for, that is) I like a creamy lead tone, and once in a while I will use it for a thick chunky ryhthm tone. It's not bad at all though. Obviously not as bright as some regular neck pickups, but a good tone for me.1975 Fender Stratocaster W/ Floyd Rose + mods
2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio w/Floyd Rose, Scalloped neck, EMG 81/85 Combo
Marshall FJA Signature modded JMP 1979 50 watt
Marshall JVM205H
Marshall 1960AX cabinet(w/ 2 V30's & 2 G12M Greenbacks)
Empty(unloaded)Laney 2x12
+ a bunch of pedals
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Congrats on the new axe!! I really dig that top. I was beginning to think I was the only one who had a Raw Power. I do beleive the original Raw Powers came with EMG's. Mine did. I quickly replaced them with SD C5 & '59n.
Is yours heavy? Mine is. Mine is the heaviest of all my guitars weighing in at 9lbs 10oz (yes I weighed it) and it sings and screams. Quite possibly my favorite Les Paul in my entire collection.Last edited by lex666; 09-25-2012, 07:41 PM.If I know I'm going crazy, I must not be insane.
Originally posted by TheLivingDeadDON'TGETMADBRO
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nothing lie new guitar porn in the morning...ahhhhh. Nice!Go buy my book. https://www.amazon.com/dp/198405564X
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lex666, Actually, there were 2 runs of raw power standards. one from 99-00 (some actually got produced through early 2001) and the second run comming in 2005.
The first run had the regular 498T/490R combo. and the second had EMG's. I believe that's what you have,because the second run didn't come with a pickguard either. It's lovely for sure ! Mine's not real heavey at all. I don't have a scale, but it weighs less than most LP's i've played. Sounds great acoustic too.1975 Fender Stratocaster W/ Floyd Rose + mods
2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio w/Floyd Rose, Scalloped neck, EMG 81/85 Combo
Marshall FJA Signature modded JMP 1979 50 watt
Marshall JVM205H
Marshall 1960AX cabinet(w/ 2 V30's & 2 G12M Greenbacks)
Empty(unloaded)Laney 2x12
+ a bunch of pedals
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