Now that's light

[cryptozoo]

Wildwood's got one of the lightest non-chambered Historics I've ever seen:

http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/electrics/gibson/historic_les_paul/91860/91860.php

Anyone ever come across one lighter than this?

 

[Classic71]

I've never played a Les Paul that is this light, but I imagine that the first time you do so is a strange sensation!

 

[Ryan Givhan]

i wish my r8 weighed that much but had the same tone that it does now. mine weighs 9.3 lbs

 

[RUFFCUT]

Asian mahogany?

 

[Hetfieldinn]

Hideous top, but lightweight, indeed.

 

[Electric Lloyd]

:lol Agreed! I can take the weight (or lack thereof) but not that top on a Les Paul!

 

[randall]

My new 2010 figured top R8 weights 7.5, and it's not chambered.

 

[Humbuck]

My new 2010 figured top R8 weights 7.5, and it's not chambered.

Let's see it??:salude

 

[Todd Louis]

Not a fan of Quilt Tops.....

Ya thats light but I would not want one that light! I like mine 9 even.

 

[esoteric pete]

sorry, but that top is gross...

 

[Todd68]

Lower still.
http://davesguitar.com/gibson-custom-shop/1959-les-paul-reissue-14378.asp

 

[cryptozoo]

So it would appear they save the lightest wood for the ugliest tops.

 

[Todd68]

So it would appear they save the lightest wood for the ugliest tops.

Clearly, you can't have it all!

 

[MikeSlub]

I like quilt tops; beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Different strokes for different folks! :dude:

However, I don't like LPs that are less than 8 lbs. They just don't have that "thump" that I like. Personal preference. :hank