Tim Plains Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Been a while since we've had one of these threads, I think. I took all my guitars out and threw them on the ol' digital scale today. Gibsons: SG Classic - 7.7 lbs SG VOS - 7.07 lbs LP Traditional - 8.73 lbs '68RI Custom - 9.54 lbs R8 - 9.3 lbs R0 Stinger - 9.3 lbs R0 50th - 8.9 lbs Pearly Gates - 8.7 lbs PRSi: SC245 - 7.69 lbs 513 - 8.0 lbs Custom 22 - 7.2 lbs Custom 22 LTD - 7.36 lbs Custom 24 - 6.78 lbs McCarty - 7.3 lbs Fenders: Stratocaster - 7.96 lbs Nocaster - 7.36 lbs The only ones that I'm surprised at are the two Fenders. I thought for sure the Strat was around 7.5 and the Tele was an even 7.0. Not that it matters but they both feel lighter than what they actually are. Anyone else weigh theirs (note: the proper use of their) on a digital scale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Here are the LPs. 1993 'Historic Collection' R9 : 8lb 15 3/4oz. 1995 'Historic Collection' R0 : 8lb 14 oz. 1991 '1960 Classic' : 9lb 2 1/4oz. 1995 '1960 Classic' : 8lb 13 1/4oz.. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tman Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Been a while since we've had one of these threads, I think. I took all my guitars out and threw them on the ol' digital scale today. Anyone else weigh theirs (note: the proper use of their) on a digital scale? You're right, Your Fenders, they're lighter than their counterparts over there in the Gibson corner although heavier than you thought. My Zebrawood Forebird is really heavy, around 11 pounds. I'll have to weigh it at home tonight. I have a Tele with Ash as the main body wood and a Zebrawood laminate. It's by far the lightest guitar I own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I think pretty much all guitars - even parlor acoustics - weigh a lot more than we perceive they do in ways. A lot of perceived weight is how we keep them attached to us when we're playing. Frankly I always felt like the Precision bass was the heaviest thing I ever played - but I doubt it's that much heavier than some of the others. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hall Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 No scale handy for my other guitars, but I know my 06 R8 is the heavy one. Old 335's feel like my Strats next to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Weighed my 80 LPC and it came in a little over 12.75 lbs... boat anchor My LPJ weighed in at just under 9 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre S Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 The last time I weighed my Les Paul I used a luggage scale. I can't remember how much it was but I believe it was 8-9 lbs.....I can't weigh it now because when I used it last time to weigh luggage the hook slipped off the handle, whacked me in the forehead, giving me a nice bruise, and the internal spring broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky scott 29 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I think it has a lot has to do with the way it is balanced with the strap as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibsonfreak909 Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Got a LP style guitar that's 10.6lbs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverside Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 Some here. Can't imagine a 12lb guitar. Got basses that weigh less. Casino 6lb 4oz MIM '50s Strat 7lb 11oz MIA Std Jazz Bass 9lb 1oz MIM Std Tele 8lb 6oz '50s P Bass 8lb 150z LP VM 6lb 13oz SG Jr 6lb 4oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 "In the day," there was a big Rick single cutaway "semi" I played that was huge and heavy. A good 12 pounds wouldn't surprise me at all. I'm convinced straps are more important than some credit them. I've used a backpacker's strap pad that made a world of difference in terms of comfort even with a 2" leather strap on an SG. And that habit started when I was under 30 and in pretty decent shape... m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 I think it has a lot has to do with the way it is balanced with the strap as well. I'm convinced straps are more important than some credit them. I've used a backpacker's strap pad that made a world of difference in terms of comfort even with a 2" leather strap on an SG... I agree comletely with both posts. As far as balance goes; this the main reason I don't get along with most Chambered Pauls. They are, for me, unbalanced and very uncomfortable to wear. I had a lesser, but similar, problem with a LP which had a set of Grover tuners. The extra weight over a set of Klusons was enough - positioned as they were - to allow the neck to head floor-ward. And the importance to me of wide straps; Since the late '70s I've used the same strap for my #1 guitar. It's 2 1/2" wide and very soft. It is the most comfortable strap I've found. Two of my other 3 LP straps are also 2 1/2" wide and the last one is 2" wide (used on the lightest instrument . It was the widest they had in the shop when I bought the guitar). Due to the load-spread I've never experienced any fatigue even over a 2 1/2 hour set - albeit with a break or two. Wide straps are, for me anyway, essential. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 2007 - Les Paul Classic gold top - 8 lbs 2005 - Les Paul faded tobacco - 10 lbs Haven't weighed any of the Fenders, but they feel about the same as the chambered LP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swleary Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 2009 traditional -10 Ibs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MojoRedFoot Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 No way. I'm not weighing all my guitars. I just know my 89 Fender strat is heavy. 2 piece ash. I'll weigh my strats for sh!ts n giggles. Obviously the 89 strat plus is heavier than my 01 standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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