Members stormin1155 Posted January 11, 2011 Members Share Posted January 11, 2011 I've always thought that Raven West Guitars were beautiful. ...yes, I know, I like blingy guitars. The other day I was cruising around the web and ended up on their website, and before you could say Holy Abalone Batman! I had ordered this. So far, a big thumbs up. It came fairly well set up, no blemishes that I could find (even though it was sold as a blem), nice neck, decent hardware, and oh the bling! Blue pearl abalone trim around everything, and the fret markers, ebony board. I'm still not sure about the pickups... they are a little dark, but I'll keep them in for now. The thing that I'm most impressed with is the sustain... it just sings forever. Weighs about 9 pounds I'd guess. Oh, and you know how a lot of guitars are shipped with those cheap, good for nothing cords? Well, they sent a real nice one along with this. Well, on to the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BB123 Posted January 11, 2011 Members Share Posted January 11, 2011 HNGD! Hawt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sk8centilli Posted January 11, 2011 Members Share Posted January 11, 2011 woo hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PunkKitty Posted January 11, 2011 Members Share Posted January 11, 2011 Very, very nice. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brujo13 Posted January 11, 2011 Members Share Posted January 11, 2011 to blingy, but the neck look confortable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Flatspotter Posted January 11, 2011 Members Share Posted January 11, 2011 Real purdy! The cord is a nice touch. HNGD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Woody_in_MN Posted January 11, 2011 Members Share Posted January 11, 2011 I like to see grain in the guitar. Like the wood tone. HNGD 3 paws up from Lamb Chop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orbm1 Posted January 11, 2011 Members Share Posted January 11, 2011 VERY NOICE! HNGD (@Y@) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members crashclc Posted January 11, 2011 Members Share Posted January 11, 2011 Holy {censored}. Sex on a stick! HNGD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members xrleroyx Posted January 11, 2011 Members Share Posted January 11, 2011 Hows it play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PatrickDavid Posted January 11, 2011 Members Share Posted January 11, 2011 stunning mate well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alecto Posted January 11, 2011 Members Share Posted January 11, 2011 HOLY {censored}!!! Those things are selling for less than $900 standard!!! We need details: what are the pickups, how's the neck, where are these guitars made, where did they cut corners? That is one sexy beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stormin1155 Posted January 12, 2011 Author Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 GOODNESS GRACIOUS! The picture of your guitar had me running to the website to check them out. I was shocked at those low prices and was reaching for my credit card. Those guitars are really something! I'm a Gibson guy, and usually don't like the headstocks of copies...but I think these are beautiful!How does it play? What does it weigh? Is the neck comparable in thickness to a Gibson? how about those pickups?Many questions. I'm very tempted to pull the trigger on one of these beauties. Thanks to all for your compliments. The guitar plays great. Has enough 'chunk' to the neck, without being bulky... very comparable to a LP Standard Traditional. Frets are nicely finished and even set up with fairly low action I'm not finding significant buzzes or dead spots. It has some heft to it, but not overly heavy.... about 9 pounds I'd guess... very nice balance and feel overall. Great sustain on this guitar! I'm not crazy about the pickups... not bad, but a bit on the dark side for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members j*h Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 wow!looks great!congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mesa/Kramer Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members docjeffrey Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members newbuilder Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Holy Abolone Batman indeed! Actually compared to the EC1000, that is rather tasteful...very nice looking guitar, congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Faber Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Yup, that's got bling alright. But it's very well done and it's a gorgeous guitar. Congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members craigny Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 HNGD (o)(o) !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brian Krashpad Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Congrats! (o)(o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kevman Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 HNGD! You have created gas for a ravenwest guitar. Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Senor Cleavage Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 HNGD! That is gorgeous and I'm glad to find out they are quality instruments. I was looking at their PRS style guitars (350s) a few years ago but never got one since I'd just gotten an Agile (frAgile in memory of lincoln40) PS900. Now my GAS is recurring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JR13 Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 beautiful guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ExiledCrow Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 Blingy indeed, but I'd hit it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members goosefartfan Posted January 12, 2011 Members Share Posted January 12, 2011 would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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