Berd Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I have a deal firming up on a Les paul Studio Raw Power in platinum finish. These list as an MSRP of $1858 although they are a studio production line. It does have a Maple fretboard which is the draw for me: I already have an ebony board SG and several rosewoods, but Maple...with dots....HMMM. Any opinions out there: who has one, played one, loved one, hated one, wants one.... Please and thanks. Berd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADKNOCKER Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I know I want one.. The maple body & fretboard really make the treble bite on this Lester. I played a natural finished one @ a pawn shop about a year ago & it was pretty darn nice but alas it was just overpriced for 2nd hand pawn shop gear. They wanted the as new or higher price, It sold quickly BTW.. Good Luck in your Quest for Tone!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 Hello! These were great guitars! I am not sure if that price is right, though. Too bad they aren't in production for so long. The only recent non-CS Les Paul model I can recall with maple 'board, is the Zakk Wylde Vertigo. But, probably, it's out of production too. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted April 16, 2015 Share Posted April 16, 2015 I've got one of these. Fantastic guitar. Until I can find a deal on a 77 Les Paul Custom with a maple board this will have to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaygl Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 A cool guitar the Raw power. Should be sure to turn some heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berd Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Bought it. Love it. Amazing clarity and brightness. Even with the fat 5o's neck the maple board flows so nice. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berd Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 They also made an SG in all maple: body, neck, fretboard board...now I am on the hunt. A cool guitar the Raw power. Should be sure to turn some heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Hello! ...or best of both worlds: the L6S Reissue. Thin and ergonomic like an SG, looks almost like an LP. ALL maple. http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Designer/Gibson-USA/L6S.aspx Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berd Posted June 7, 2015 Author Share Posted June 7, 2015 Love the L6S. I have an original SuperHumbucker out of a '78 L6S. I bought it when I was 17 from a guy who put a Dimarzio SD into it. I have never installed it. Carried it around for close to 40 years... Offers? Hello! ...or best of both worlds: the L6S Reissue. Thin and ergonomic like an SG, looks almost like an LP. ALL maple. http://www2.gibson.c...on-USA/L6S.aspx Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulpfiction1 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 i love the feel of my platimun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I've got one of these. Fantastic guitar. Until I can find a deal on a 77 Les Paul Custom with a maple board this will have to do. Nice guitar searcy 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted June 14, 2015 Share Posted June 14, 2015 I didnt know about these. Is the all maple heavier than the regular mahogany? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arlum Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 How much does the maple neck alter the expected tone from a Gibson guitar? I ask this because when it comes to Stratocasters I only purchase maple necks with alder bodies. They reach my expectations perfectly. When I pick up a Gibson guitar I expect less highs but more "body". More "mids". A fuller more robust tone. Do these maple neck models add anything to the tonal quality and, if so, do they do so without subtracting from my long time Gibson expectations? I wouldn't want a Gibson that sounds like a Fender. I'll buy a Fender for that. A bastard child of the two also holds no appeal to me. I love Gibson for what Gibson is and I love Fender for what Fender is. Is it possible to install a glued in solid maple neck to a Gibson body and still maintain Gibson's signature tone? I guess I'm wondering if the glued in neck pocket vs. a bolt on neck creates a dividing line between the two brands signature tones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 I didnt know about these. Is the all maple heavier than the regular mahogany? It's about 5.4 pounds. Not all that heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berd Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 It strikes me as being a touch lighter than my GLP studio 50's tribute. My epiphone les Paul custom (ace Frehley signature) is much heavier. 1434294369[/url]' post='1666990']I didnt know about these. Is the all maple heavier than the regular mahogany? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berd Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 I find it is hugely bright. I have a Gibson SG special 400 with the HSS set up and the raw power is brighter than the single coils or even the split coil humbuckers at the bridge. There is also a monster tone variation between rhythm and treble settings. I have not pulled the back to check if there are different caps on the tone pots but assuming stock it is amazing. Love it. 1434333938[/url]' post='1667094']How much does the maple neck alter the expected tone from a Gibson guitar? I ask this because when it comes to Stratocasters I only purchase maple necks with alder bodies. They reach my expectations perfectly. When I pick up a Gibson guitar I expect less highs but more "body". More "mids". A fuller more robust tone. Do these maple neck models add anything to the tonal quality and, if so, do they do so without subtracting from my long time Gibson expectations? I wouldn't want a Gibson that sounds like a Fender. I'll buy a Fender for that. A bastard child of the two also holds no appeal to me. I love Gibson for what Gibson is and I love Fender for what Fender is. Is it possible to install a glued in solid maple neck to a Gibson body and still maintain Gibson's signature tone? I guess I'm wondering if the glued in neck pocket vs. a bolt on neck creates a dividing line between the two brands signature tones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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