What's the deal with les paul weight?

[norton]

I'm with you on this MB. ...and no insult nor offense to you intended, norton.

 

and no insult or offense taken, good sir!

 

and if I had not had two spine surgeries and in constant back and leg pain I probably would not be truly needing a lighter weight Les Paul

 

it is amazing that only three pounds in a guitar can make such a difference

 

this is a great guitar forum, I am sure I would like all you guys if we ever met

[pippy]

Last week Thursday I bought a 2014 Les Paul Traditional Pro2 from my Guitar Center.

I took it back for full refund on Saturday because......it was a beast....weighed in around 10 and half pounds, really felt it just lifting it up and resting it on my leg to play it.

I walked out the GC two hours later with a 2014 Les Paul Standard Plus in beautiful Cherry Burst, weighs only 7.3 pounds, big difference.

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It is amazing that only three pounds in a guitar can make such a difference...

I'm delighted to see that you ended up with a Les Paul which allows you to enjoy making music in a more pleasurable fashion, norton.

 

There's no hard-and-fast evidence that a lighter guitar has either more or less ability to sound fantastic than a heavyweight.

Different; yes. But fantastic all the same.

Many folks here who own the lighter variants have noticed a shift towards swifter response but with, perhaps, a trade-off in terms of ultimate sustain.

Also as has been said many times in many places; the majority of '58-'60 'Bursts weighed in at quite a bit under the 9 lb mark.

It all comes down to individual playing styles and personal preferences.

FWIW I happen to prefer a livelier guitar at the cost of sustain simply because it suits me better.

 

May you enjoy your LPS-P for many years to come.

 

P.

[Golden]

Yes, for many years to come, may the force be with you, be it as it may its a pound under or overweight.