What is heavy or light in a Les Paul?

• Nov 29, 2002

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Rayvyn

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My 58 Jr is 6lb 6oz and it has the best sound - tone of any Les Paul I have ever played... Feels like balsa wood to pick up and rips like a big dog plugged in... Not sure why and don't really care...


Speaking of big dogs, I heard some of your playing at Mark's the other day LPNV59 and it was extremely well done...

 

• Nov 29, 2002

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lpnv59

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Thanks rayvyn!

Seriously, I envy these guys that prefer heavy Les Pauls. Its alot easier finding heavy weight ones than lightweight ones.

 

• Nov 29, 2002

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I would have to agree with Mr Ganzler... Weight and sound are very subjective...I had a 57 goldtop that weighed 10.25 lbs, sounded great but my shoulder was very sore after playing for 1-1.5hr... I also had a 68 custom that was a whopping 11.5lbs, sounded great but too damm heavy...I have noticed heavier guitars are a little clearer tighter sounding though!! Your thoughts Joe...What's the heaviest burst you've encountered???Regards DON

 

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• Nov 29, 2002

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What Ganzler said....

And to answer Dan's original question. 8 3/4 would of been a feather in 1971, but compared to original bursts I would put it dead average which is a good thing. To me, when talking about 'light' or 'heavy' as it refers to real bursts or R9s, 8 lbs is light, 9 1/2 is heavy....

 

• Nov 29, 2002

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9.9 pounds works great for me... and it would be even heavier if it had a maple top (mine is 1-piece carved body)

I played one that was 13 pounds and I actually liked it a lot (at least sitting down)

 

• Jan 16, 2020

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Holy thread resurrection Batman!

...but anyway. I was going to start a similar one so thought I should crack this one back open instead.

When I bought my first and second LPs I had no idea that some were much lighter than others. My present Standard is like a boat anchor, easily over 10 lbs. My LP Custom in it's case feels way lighter than my Standard out of its case. Had I known there were such things as heavy LPs I probably wouldn't have bought my Standard but it sounds great so here it stays. It does amaze me that there'e such a disparity between different non-weight relieved models.