philr Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I've done a few searches and haven't found much discussion about this. I recently bought a used Epiphone Dot. I really like 335 style guitars and this one is in pretty nice shape. I'll be replacing the pickups and other electronics, but I'm very happy with this guitar otherwise. I'm a little surprised at how heavy it is though. On my bathroom scale it comes in at around 7.5 lbs. According to a lot of the posts I've read on the internet that is actually on the light side for an electric guitar. I guess Les Pauls can weigh as much as 10 lbs depending on the materials. I don't know about Fenders. I'd be curious to know what other people's guitars weigh, both Epiphones and other brands. I'm particularly curious about 335 style models. Is a Casino a lot lighter than a Dot or a Sheraton? I did find one online dealer that listed a lot of new Gibson ES-335 models with their weights and they all are at least a pound heavier than my Dot, so I guess I shouldn't complain. Anyone else care to weigh their guitar and share the results? Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custer Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 7.5 is light for an electric guitar. I myself prefer guitars with a little weight and '50's style neck. I like to feel like I'm holding on to something that isn't going to break. Old school but it works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valriver40 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 my epi broadway weighs 205 lbs oopps minus 197 = 8lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I've done a few searches and haven't found much discussion about this. There have been a few threads about weight. Luckily Epiphone deletes all the old threads, so this forum can reinvent itself again...:P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWANG Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 I'll have to weight the sheri.. the lp studio comes in at just over ten lbs. but then, I have a bigsby to add, and some new straplocks, and locking tuners, so we'll be pushing 11lbs next week. It's heavy, for sure. But I don't mind. Makes the Sheri seem light! TWANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 My Casino weighs in at 6 pounds (with strap and straploks) on a digital bathroom scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkrejcik Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 My Epi LP (with Epi Bigsby) is my heaviest, at 9lbs, 2.5oz. My Linderts are around that, and my Industrial LP (aluminum top and back, fully hollow) is down at 8lbs, 10oz. My Hamer is 8/10 and my Washburn Laredo (Tele) is 8/3. I have a Squier Strat and a Jay Turser JT-Res (resonator thinline) that are featherweights. Gimme light every time; I wish none was heavier than the Hamer. I'm going to get some kind of semi (used to have a Sheraton I really miss), but it's nice to see they don't have to be heavy -- that 6-pound Casino sounds nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 My Wildkat weighted in at 8 lbs on a scale with questionable accuracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Norm Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 My Les Paul Ultra weighted 6.5 lbs...and also on a questionable accuracy scale... I'm very happy with her weight. I have to carry my own overweight for myself quite enough...Lolll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 '97 Epi Sg Jr. - 6.2 lbs. (was 5.8 before I put on new nickel Gotoh tuners) '06 Epi EE G400 - 7.8 lbs. '97 Epi LE LP - 9.5 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stan 58 Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hey Norm were did you get that tiny guitar? Stan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notes_Norton Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Epiphone Casino = 6 pounds Gibson ES-330 = 6 pounds I don't like heavy guitars :D Notes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookelputz Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 If I could find an LP that sounded like mine, an Epi Standard (10 lbs) and a Gibson LP Junior (10.5 lbs), and weighed the same as my 6 1/2 lb SG...well, I'd own fewer guitars. Same with my Dot Studio and the Riviera, both just over 10 lbs, compared to my Ibanez AF105 at 7 lbs. But, none of them sound alike, so I guess I just have to put up with it. (Heavy sigh). I will say, though, that I don't think I ever want an 11 pounderwrapped around my neck, no matter what it sounds like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 My flametop G400 goes 7.7 lbs. My Gib Flying V is 11 lbs. even My old non chambered GLP is a whopper @ 14.1 lbs. not weighed my Tele w/Bigsby, or my Sheraton II yet. I actually prefer a slightly heavier guitar.....i guess its what i'm used to I've played my GLP for 20+ yrs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philr Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 my Dot Studio and the Riviera' date=' both just over 10 lbs, [/quote'] Wow! Your Dot Studio and Riviera are both over 10 lbs! Have you done some modifications to them? Added a bigsby or something? That seems like a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDeuce Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 My ES-135 is 9.4 lbs., give or take the accuracy of our bathroom digital scales, taking the difference from me with guitar and me without guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelake07 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 This one is 15.5 pounds: http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-6-7-12-Triple-Neck-Electric-Guitar-LEFT-HAND-Case_W0QQitemZ120306489618QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120306489618&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A3%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 I won't be buying one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Norm Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hey Norm were did you get that tiny guitar? Stan. Stan, the guitar have a normal size...figure my size now..Lollll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 The JL Rev weighs in at 5.91 lbs. on a calibrated scale at work.... I thought it would be heavier:-k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookelputz Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Wow! Your Dot Studio and Riviera are both over 10 lbs! Have you done some modifications to them? Added a bigsby or something? That seems like a lot. Both are modified, but nothing that would add weight. No, they are just heavy. Really hard to play one of them, and then switch to an acoustic. I keep lifting the guitar over my head without noticing I've done it until the neck angle gets to far out to reach a chord. :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeko Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Interesting topic. I had an older Emperor made in 1998. It was considerably heavier than my 2 newer ones from '03 and '04. Made in the same factory, but I noticed the finish on the newer ones don't have that "poured-on" look like my older one. When was your's made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 UPDATE: I've weighed them ALL now, and they progress as follows(electrics only) G400 Flametop (Saien) 7.7 lbs. Sheraton II (Unsung) 8.4 lbs. MIM Tele w/Bigsby 9.5 lbs. Gibson V Factor 11.0 lbs Gibson Les Paul 14.1 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treedroppings Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 My 2012 Gibson USA Firebird V weighs 7lbs. Although its only worth $650 blue book because of the 'maple flame mod' and the finish wear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Scales Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 I'd reckon both my Epi solid body and my Gibson Melody Maker to be 5.5 - 6 lb each. Thin bodies and single pickups on both. I much prefer light guitars due to occasional back/neck issues and because they are so resonant. Lightest guitar I have ever picked up was a 1964 Hofner Beatle Bass at maybe 4-5 lb?!? Paul McCartney was a wuss!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis G Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Most of my solid body guitars are in the 8-9+ pound range. My semi hollows, about a pound and a half less (again, +/-) and my hollow bodies at about 6 pounds. Then there are the acoustics, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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