voughtrazer Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I found this beauty in my local guitar shop. At first I was willing to buy the 60's tribute Les Paul. A month ago, I was going to give the 20% of the guitar so they could hold for me my future guitar (The 60's tribute Gibby) since I didn't have the 990 dollars right away. But as I entered the store I found this Les Paul, I thought for a second that it was the Joe Bonamassa Les Paul because I never saw it before in the store. I was mistaken, at that second I saw this beautiful Blonde Neck which looks sexy on a Les Paul (in my opinion), I said in my mind I have a good feeling about this guitar. I played it and I fell in love with it, the 50's profile neck killed me, I thought I was going to hate it, but after a while you get used to it, I check the back to see the year, and it was a surprise for me since the guitar was made back in 2009. I didn't think twice since I saw a guy asking for that guitar, I say to a friend of mine that works there that I want to give the 20% of that guitar. Every week I gave to the guy more deposit, sometimes I gave him 180 and sometimes 380, I really worked hard to pay for this guitar. Last Saturday I finally finished paying for it. It was quite dirty, the guitar was hidden from the public for 2 and a half years and was put there that very same day I entered. I played with it and decided to check the serial number. I was also surprised. Your guitar was made at the Nashville Plant, TN, USA June 2nd, 2009 Production Number: 8 It seems this guitar was one of the first 2nd generation Raw powers to exist. The only thing bad thing I have to say about this guitar is that it has a small blemish. I personally don't care, it doesn't affect the sound of the guitar. Here are some pics of the guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFrills Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Blingtastic! Never seen a Gibson LP with a Maple fretboard. What makes this Gibson LP Studio a Raw Power one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken374 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voughtrazer Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Blingtastic! Never seen a Gibson LP with a Maple fretboard. What makes this Gibson LP Studio a Raw Power one? Besides being that the name given to the guitar, this guitar is all maple. The sound is just amazing, it comes with a pair of Gibson 57's. I love this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFrills Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Besides being that the name given to the guitar, this guitar is all maple. The sound is just amazing, it comes with a pair of Gibson 57's. I love this guitar. Interesting to hear it's completely maple! Wonder if the body is one solid piece of maple or if it has a maple body and maple cap. I'm sure it would be an enjoyable guitar to have. Makes me wonder what the weight comparison would be to a typical mahogany w/maple cap LP studio. Noticed in a couple of your pics, you had an interesting way of stringing your guitar at the tail piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voughtrazer Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Interesting to hear it's completely maple! Wonder if the body is one solid piece of maple or if it has a maple body and maple cap. I'm sure it would be an enjoyable guitar to have. Makes me wonder what the weight comparison would be to a typical mahogany w/maple cap LP studio. Noticed in a couple of your pics, you had an interesting way of stringing your guitar at the tail piece. I agree with you, this is a very interesting guitar, I personally never saw one in my life before. As far as I know this guitar body is chambered with a maple cap, but the sound of it is awesome. as a matter of weight this all maple chambered Les Paul weights (5.37 lbs) more than the regular mahogany with maple cap Studio (4.71 lbs). In my personal opinion I like the maple neck it's just perfect. actually I restring my guitar that way is because it adds more sustain to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild_Rose Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 congrats! play it well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitefly Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Contrats & happy grooving! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondJig Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Sweet, if I recall it is all maple except for the neck with is mahogany with the maple fret board. Did it come top wrapped on the stoptail ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 . Very nice lookin' Raw Power. Congrats. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eracer_Team Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Nice and you don't have to worry about the rosewood police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voughtrazer Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Sweet, if I recall it is all maple except for the neck with is mahogany with the maple fret board. Did it come top wrapped on the stoptail ? Actually the neck is also all maple no mahogany at all in this guitar. Actually I did that wrapping to the stoptail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voughtrazer Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 congrats!! Thanks pal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voughtrazer Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 congrats! play it well I will!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSAR Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 I REALLY wish I could afford a Gibby, this thread hurts... And congrats on that wonderful guitar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voughtrazer Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 I REALLY wish I could afford a Gibby, this thread hurts... And congrats on that wonderful guitar! Thank you. Don't give up, save every single buck you can, don't worry if it takes some time, there's always a great opportunity to be the owner of one. For example Gibson has those 60's tribute Les Pauls at good prices, I've seen them at 600 bucks on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 I remember the thread when you said you'd found this guitar. It looks very nice indeed. Congrats! Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searcy Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Nice Raw Power! I have the Silver Burst and I love it. I gave $599 for it at Guitar Center. Lots of people seem to think there is some mahogany in these because Premier Guitar ran a write up saying they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPguitarman Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Nice. Love the Gold and Black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigh Posted September 19, 2011 Share Posted September 19, 2011 Nice. Good luck with her. The only raw power LP I've ever saw was on Plainview, LI. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondJig Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Your right all maple http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Gibson-USA/Les-Paul-Studio-Raw-Power.aspx Neck and Headstock Species The neck of the Les Paul Studio Raw Power is constructed from three solid pieces of maple, and glued to the body at a 5-degree angle (pitch). In addition to being a strong, reliable wood species for neck construction — and a traditional favorite among many guitar makers — maple’s tight, even grain and low porosity means it can be finished with minimum coats of nitro, for a comfortable, “played-in” feel that is fast and smooth. Maple’s outstanding strength also allows a neck to be carved thinner than some other woods will tolerate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted September 20, 2011 Share Posted September 20, 2011 Nice Raw Power! I have the Silver Burst and I love it. I gave $599 for it at Guitar Center. That's a very nice one too, coupled with a very nice price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voughtrazer Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 Nice Raw Power! I have the Silver Burst and I love it. I gave $599 for it at Guitar Center. Lots of people seem to think there is some mahogany in these because Premier Guitar ran a write up saying they did. I love the color of your guitar. Actually you did a good deal, I bought this gibby for 990 dollars plus taxes, but the hardshell case was a "gift" that my friend gave me. I'm curious for how long this guitar was made or how many Raw powers were made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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