canon_mutant Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 As I think I posted in another similar thread, I've played a bunch of LPs in my seemingly endless quest to own one and though I usually enjoy playing any of them, the 2008 Standard, the Classic, and the Supreme, all chambered light weights are no longer on my shortlist. I'd own a 50th R9 already if they weren't so freakin' expensive. The Traditional is sweet as is the Custom and if I could ever find the solid mahogany candy apple Custom I played back in the mid-late 90s, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. Naturally had no money at the time. But, man, what a brick it was. Had to easily weigh over 10lbs. So, I guess heavier is better in my LP book but it's all about the tone "YOU" are looking for in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAC Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Tone and weight are irrelevant... I second that statement, well put Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAC Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 You can have two blanks of wood the same weight and they will sound different tonally (FACT) Depending on the age' date=' growth area, mineral content, and fiber density of said piece of wood makes the difference tonally(FACT) And I do play and work on guitars (FACT) [/quote'] Well put AXE, i second that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil325 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 the optimal weight is whatever my les paul is at right now lol...complete preference. btw mine is around 8lbs but i can't tell exactly because its a bathroom scale worth $6 at target. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 the correct weight of a les paul should be just enough that your shoulder is starting to ache after 2 hours. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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