Lefsa Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I live in the backwoods of Scandinavia, and buying a guitar untried is probably not a good idea. But I lust for (a new) Les Paul Special Tribute - Humbucker (Natural Walnut Satin). My worry is the weight, as the few Les Pauls that I've handled has been HEAVY! I know that wood varies, but how is this model's weight compared to other Les Pauls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 I am not an expert on "Specials", but as far as I know they don't have a maple cap on top of the body. So that makes them lighter than a regular Les Paul. But it also prevents any weight relief from being routed into the body. I would guess they weight about 8 pounds give or take? I am sure there are some people on this forum that own them and could weight theirs for you to get an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Yeah 7-8lbs is probably about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Sweetwater has two of them for sale. One weighs 7 lbs, 8 ounces, and the other one is 7 lbs, 12 ounces. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LPSPTH015NCH--gibson-les-paul-special-tribute-humbucker-natural-walnut#modal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) Most of my Les Pauls in the past have been heavier than that one, Lefsa. The guitar you desire is pretty light for a Les Paul. My previous ones: 1971 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe gold-top - 9 lbs 8 ounces 1996 Gibson Les Paul Studio - 9 lbs 2001 Gibson Les Paul Studio Coppertop - 8 lbs, 14 ounces 2013 Gibson Les Paul Sully Erna Signature - 9 lbs 2018 Gibson Les Paul Faded in Worn Bourbon - 7 lbs, 8 ounces , the same as the guitar you are considering. My most recent ones: 2018 Gibson Les Paul BFG 7 lbs, 9.5 ounces , a comfy weight. 2017 Gibson Les Paul Custom Studio – 7 lbs, 3 ounces , even lighter yet.🙂 Edited January 24, 2021 by sparquelito Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 Gibson have still to incorporate my idea of filling the weight relief cavities with helium. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefsa Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 Thanks, sparqelito! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparquelito Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 The lighter the better, I say. My poor old back can't bear a heavy guitar anymore. I dream of the day when we can purchase a 6 lb, 4 ounce Gibson Les Paul. 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihcmac Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Don't worry it won't be like a swamp ash tele at 11 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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