hu3436 Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Went into a store in York, UK today, and tried a Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2016 against a Epiphone Les Paul 1960 Tribute Plus, i'm comparing them against my Les Paul Epiphone Special which seemingly weighs nothing in comparison. The Tribute was a little lighter than the Gibson which just seemed overly heavy for a guitar to the point i was struggling to hold it and play i definitely needed a strap lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 didnt they have any that were more weight relieved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hu3436 Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 I didn't think to try one weight relieved just found it a shock how heavy the traditional is, sounds nice, looks nice, no problem with the neck either but just so damn heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 The wife of a pro guitarist bandmate of mine, height 1.60 m resp. 5 ft 3" and weight 48 kgs resp. just under 105 lbs, mother of two, is a pro accordion player and plays one like these strapped over her shoulders for hours, being 9.8 kgs resp. 21 lb 10 oz: https://www.thomann.de/gb/hohner_atlantic_iv_120_p_musette.htm My bandmate, 1.85 m resp. slightly over 6 ft 1" and 86 kgs resp. circa 189 lbs 9 oz, a downright excellent guitarist, says he would feel ashamed to complain about the weight of any guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hu3436 Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 TBH I feel fortunate my Cheap Epiphone weighs so little, as i like messing about on it and practicing playing standing in my living room. I think its a good way for people to get into Les Paul guitars and once your good enough to play a real one i suppose the weight may only become an issue if you play out ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Nobody ever said that guitar playing is easy. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 The only thing I need to feel comfortable with a Les Paul guitar is strap locks. LPs are so nicely balanced that the weight simply is not a problem for me. Of course I also like a nice, wide strap, but I do so with any other guitar or bass, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 In answer to the question posed; No. ...tried a Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2016......I'm comparing them against my Les Paul Epiphone Special... didnt they have any that were more weight relieved? I didn't think to try one weight relieved... I don't think you've quite picked-up on what m-e was saying. The 2016 Trad IS weight-relieved ('traditional' 9-hole) but all Gibson's Les Paul model weight-relieved guitars vary in mass from one to the next due to variations of timber density etc. I think what m-e means is did you try any others to see whether there were any more to your liking as far as weight goes. Also, as you obviously realise, comparing any 'normal' carved-top against a LP Special is hardly comparing like with like although there are some 'Standard'-looking models which you may find to be much more attractive. The chambered versions can be fairly light, for example. Try to find a Chambered Standard (from memory these would be post circa 2008?) and you should be pleasantly surprised. Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deeman Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 The wife of a pro guitarist bandmate of mine, height 1.60 m resp. 5 ft 3" and weight 48 kgs resp. just under 105 lbs, mother of two, is a pro accordion player and plays one like these strapped over her shoulders for hours, being 9.8 kgs resp. 21 lb 10 oz: https://www.thomann.de/gb/hohner_atlantic_iv_120_p_musette.htm My bandmate, 1.85 m resp. slightly over 6 ft 1" and 86 kgs resp. circa 189 lbs 9 oz, a downright excellent guitarist, says he would feel ashamed to complain about the weight of any guitar. What a great post. [thumbup] Nobody ever said that guitar playing is easy. rct Damn right. To answer the OP, my back is fine, its my hearing that is giving me trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hu3436 Posted September 12, 2016 Author Share Posted September 12, 2016 i'll look into the chambered standard cheers thanks for the replys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenthmed Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 The lightest of my 2 Les pauls is just under 10lbs and it makes me smile when guys more heavily built than me (I'm 5' 10'' and 150 lbs) tell me they love the sound of Les Pauls but find them too heavy to play for any length of time. It doesn't make them wrong (or wimps), just shows that people's preferences vary. I think it just depends what you are used to or what you are expecting. If you find one that you love I think you'll find that if you buy it, the more you play it the less you'll notice how much it weighs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 The lightest of my 2 Les pauls is just under 10lbs and it makes me smile when guys more heavily built than me (I'm 5' 10'' and 150 lbs) tell me they love the sound of Les Pauls but find them too heavy to play for any length of time. It doesn't make them wrong (or wimps), just shows that people's preferences vary. I think it just depends what you are used to or what you are expecting. If you find one that you love I think you'll find that if you buy it, the more you play it the less you'll notice how much it weighs. Very good post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Hayden Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 It's Gibson's way of helping you work out 4H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ess Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Or try the helium filled model as used by Jimmy Page (I think that's where his band got it's name). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glp2012 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Suck it up...pain is weakness leaving the body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Its all about weight distribution. You should wear a weighted rucksack on your back. So a for a 10 lb Les Paul, balance that out with 12 cans of soup in your rucksack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 this crap aint for the squeamish! suck it up buttercups... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cody78 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Went into a store in York, UK today, Would that be Banks Musicroom per chance? I was there yesterday! They have a couple of sweet '57 Goldtop reissues there at the moment, but need more archtops (as does every store IMO). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hu3436 Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 I was at Gear4Music shop in Clifton Moor, York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 How far is that from Hogwarts? rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Yes. Damned groupies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 How far is that from Hogwarts? rct It IS Hogwarts... Pip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny 6 String Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Went into a store in York, UK today, and tried a Gibson Les Paul Traditional 2016 against a Epiphone Les Paul 1960 Tribute Plus, i'm comparing them against my Les Paul Epiphone Special which seemingly weighs nothing in comparison. The Tribute was a little lighter than the Gibson which just seemed overly heavy for a guitar to the point i was struggling to hold it and play i definitely needed a strap lol. That, that doesn't kill you only makes you stronger LOL A nice wide strap never hurt either. Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hu3436 Posted September 13, 2016 Author Share Posted September 13, 2016 About 4 hours ,lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1all's Pub Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Already have a bad/trick neck from 3 (yes 3!) car accidents where I was rear-ended. So heavy LPs do wear on my poor neck & shoulder. In fact, I just sold one that was almost 10lbs so I could buy one that is 8.62lbs. It seems that under 9lbs is the trick for me... I seem to bear them well if I can get them under that. I could never lug around one of those 12-13lbs Norlins. Good gravy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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