History:
Purchase: I got this Guitar as a Gift, it came in a stage pack with a rage 158 amp and it cost about $250 bucks.
What I Like About This Unit: this Guitar while not the best ive played, is quite versatile. it is a starter guitar yet it has good thick tone.
What I Do NOT Like About The Peavey Raptor: this guitar has 21 frets,even for a starter guitar that just doesn't do it. also there is no way that you can tap with the stock pickups, at least not very well. also it comes out of tune on the last 3 strings frequently.
Raptor Quality: my peavey raptor is well put together, it is pretty strong. it has survuved through falling from my stand many times as well as a couple of strap malfunctions, and still shows no sign of wear. good quality construction. however the pickup quality leaves somthing to be desired. i reccomend the single coil sized seymour duncan hotrails pickup as a bridge upgrade.
Summary: overall the peavey raptor is an ok guitar. its got very thick tone, its great for nu-metal, not so great for really fast soloing, but overall its pretty good.
Rating of this product: 4
This Peavey Electric Guitars Review Submitted By: Nick G
Date: 2004-03-23
Peavey Raptor Electric Guitars
Usefulness Rating: 4.66667 out of 5. 3 reader(s) voted.
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