SteveFord Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Are any of the Flying V models significantly heavier than my Faded V? I think that I'd like the Vee better if they weighed another 7 pounds or so. Thanks, Steve Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ne14t? Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Is the worn made with Korina or Mahogany? If its Korina I believe its a lighter wood then Mahogany. If anything a good old fashioned reissue might weigh a little bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowb5str Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 Are any of the Flying V models significantly heavier than my Faded V? I think that I'd like the Vee better if they weighed another 7 pounds or so. Thanks, Steve Ford Tell us more about what's "bothering" you (I think I'm seeing) between the lines.... Tone? Sustain? Physical balance? Depending on the tree's growth experience, it may even be lightweight mahogany, hence my question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ne14t? Posted May 30, 2011 Share Posted May 30, 2011 I was originally trying to figure that one out too, and extra 7 pounds on a guitar is nothing to wave a stick at, thing would be a freaking tank after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted May 31, 2011 Author Share Posted May 31, 2011 I guess it's what I'm used to - what I play most often is either an ES-335 or a Les Paul. It just feels too light weight by comparison. It even feels lighter than my SGs. Has anyone weighed the various Flying V models? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwhi2001 Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I don't think you'll find much variation, they are all mahogany or korina (which are similar weight) and all the same thickness. They look big because of the fins, but there isn't that much wood involved; the routing under the scratchplate is significant. I was surprised (and pleased) at how light they are. I don't think you'll find a lot of people who'd want to double the weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ne14t? Posted May 31, 2011 Share Posted May 31, 2011 I guess it's what I'm used to - what I play most often is either an ES-335 or a Les Paul. It just feels too light weight by comparison. It even feels lighter than my SGs. Has anyone weighed the various Flying V models? Last friday I actually held a bunch of them as my buddy is just getting into playing and he seems set on a V right now, so we went on down to L&M and I was showing him the different brands and styles and I must say the only one that felt different was the Epiphone V it seemed a bit heavier but it also wasnt modeled after the 67 like Gibson's is not sure if that has something to do with it. But I held the following while I was there and they all seemed to be about the same weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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