j45nick Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 We often talk about how the weight of our guitars affects their tone. I recently bought a fairly small precision scale for work, and tested it by weighing all my guitars and guitar cases. I found to my surprise that my J-45 was one of my lightest guitars, coming in at 4.2 lbs (1.9kg). By comparison, my 000-28 EC, which is a somewhat smaller guitar, weighs 4.4 lbs (2kg). Both guitars have "open-back" style tuners and no electronics, so those potential variables are out of the equation. Of course, one is rosewood and the other is 'hog. Has anyone else weighed their J-45 with a precision scale? Not talking a bathroom scale here. JT, I suspect you've weighed a bunch of banner J-45's as part of your studies.
retrorod Posted February 21, 2012 Posted February 21, 2012 I would love to have access to a scale like that. I am amazed at how light my '48 SJ is. It is the lightest guitar that I own. My '80 LP standard,on the other hand, is the absolute heaviest. It goes 10lb. on the bathroom scale. I bet its closer to 11 than 10.... :blink:
E-minor7 Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 I have 2 thermometers, but never owned a weight. Closest thing is The Bands single w. I Shall Be Released on the B-side. Never the less the Q. is interesting. Something tells me they differ from wave to wave. Some of them old ones are very light – not least due to the dried wood I believe. . . Of course various neck thicknesses play in also.
Buc McMaster Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Wow. I just weighed my J45TV.........3.5#. Very light!!
E-minor7 Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Wow. I just weighed my J45TV.........3.5#. Very light!! How about the Bird ? , , , just curious.
Buc McMaster Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 The Hummingbird weighs in at 3.9#. How many "stone" is that?
Guth Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Could you provide more specifics on the scale that you're referring to? Where do you buy such a device?
E-minor7 Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 The Hummingbird weighs in at 3.9#. How many "stone" is that? The MOP inlays, , , naaah. The slightly more wood in the shoulders, , , the longer braces ? - Maybe that thick wildlife p-guard. . . .
j45nick Posted February 22, 2012 Author Posted February 22, 2012 Could you provide more specifics on the scale that you're referring to? Where do you buy such a device? This is just a small medical scale. Resolution is 100 grams or .1 lb, but it is supposed to be accurate at small weights. It would be similar to a postal scale.
j45nick Posted February 22, 2012 Author Posted February 22, 2012 Wow. I just weighed my J45TV.........3.5#. Very light!! Buc, what kind of scale are you using? That seems unusaully light. For comparison, I recently saw a rosewood J-45 with pickup that weighed 5.1 lbs (2.3kg).
gearbasher Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 J-45RW --------------- 5lb. 3oz. J-45 Maple ----------- 4lb. 10oz. Martin D-60 (maple)--- 4lb. 9oz. Guild D-55 (rw)------- 5lb. 10oz.
gotomsdos Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Wow. I just weighed my J45TV.........3.5#. Very light!! Wow ! World champion ? The lightest J45 TV we can see on Music123/Musiciansfreinds site is 4.0x lb. I wonder if you used a not that precise scale.
j45nick Posted February 22, 2012 Author Posted February 22, 2012 Wow ! World champion ? The lightest J45 TV we can see on Music123/Musiciansfreinds site is 4.0x lb. I wonder if you used a not that precise scale. I had second thoughts about even asking this question, just because it isn't that common to have an accurate small scale around.
Buc McMaster Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Well I have a digital bath scale that weighs to 100ths........that said 3.50#. Then I hung it by a tuning key from my certified scale I still use (when I go!) weighing the mighty fishes I capture........that one says 3.5# as well. Both agree, but both could be wrong I suppose. It certainly is a featherweight guitar..........
fp Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Well I have a digital bath scale that weighs to 100ths........that said 3.50#. Then I hung it by a tuning key from my certified scale I still use (when I go!) weighing the mighty fishes I capture........that one says 3.5# as well. Both agree, but both could be wrong I suppose. It certainly is a featherweight guitar.......... That is sure light for a modern guitar, that's even less then my Santa Cruz VJ which weighs in at 3lbs 13 1/2 ozs. I weigh my guitars on a postal scale that I have at work. My Fullers J35 is 4lbs 4ozs My Martin D Mahogany 09, is 4 lbs 1/5 oz.
chasAK Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 I don't have a scale that size, but there is an earlier postthat provides a comparison of several models. It is from March 12, 2011 titled What do yourguitars weigh???? On that thread a j45 mc weighed in at 4.6 and a SJ TV came inat 4lb 2oz. chasAK
blindboygrunt Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 guys guys guys!!! what ARE you doing ? really now , come on lol
E-minor7 Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 …................................................................... …................................................................... Steady blindboyg. - don't bang your forehead 'gainst the Board. . . .
brannon67 Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 My J45 standard weighs in at a whopping 6 lbs. Of course I have several layers of spray can paint on it, and alot of surfing stickers i covered it in.
blindboygrunt Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 My J45 standard weighs in at a whopping 6 lbs. Of course I have several layers of spray can paint on it, and alot of surfing stickers i covered it in. lol
brannon67 Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 My J45 Standard just SCREAMS for a Bigsby tremolo.
j45nick Posted February 22, 2012 Author Posted February 22, 2012 My J45 Standard just SCREAMS for a Bigsby tremolo. Take a valium and chill. The urge will pass quickly.......
brannon67 Posted February 22, 2012 Posted February 22, 2012 Take a valium and chill. The urge will pass quickly....... Ha, I will take two, chase them will a bottle of JD, and let it roll.
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