GuitarOnSkis Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 175 Afficionados - I just bought a 2017 ES-175 online. It hasn't even arrived yet but I'm having post-purchase anxiety about its weight - 7lbs 8.5oz. Of course its sound is unknown and of primary concern but since I can't spend the day fixating on -----TONE ----- I'm instead fixating on weight. If I'm not mistaken, 7lbs 8.5oz is an above average weight for a modern 175? Should I care? My previous experience with a 175 was with the '59 VOS reissue which I believe weighs in around 6lbs 10oz on average. That's a big 1lb difference. Anyhow I sold the VOS and purchased this new unit because I couldn't bond with narrow-low frets on the VOS, just not for me. But has the incoming Large Marge spent too much time in the buffet line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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