I have an Ibanez AX320H. It's gotta weigh 20lbs. It kills my shoulder to play it for more than an hour straight. But the tone is unreal...thick/fat/deep. It's worth the weight (no Ron, that's not mis-spelled). I traded an old DK2 for it about 5 years ago. Sold it to a buddy, and bought it back a month ago for $250.
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Originally posted by HuntinDougI have an Ibanez AX320H. It's gotta weigh 20lbs. It kills my shoulder to play it for more than an hour straight. But the tone is unreal...thick/fat/deep. It's worth the weight (no Ron, that's not mis-spelled). I traded an old DK2 for it about 5 years ago. Sold it to a buddy, and bought it back a month ago for $250.I am a true ass set to this board.
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Originally posted by Uncle FettsterWell, now the sustain on my 7.5 pounder lasts more than 10 seconds. And the tone is there as well. I guess that begs the question: "Does weight make that much difference or is comfort more to the point?"I've fallen, Fallen through. If I'm Not With you, All I wanna Do Is Feel blue
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My ESP V has a mahogany body and it's by far the heaviest guitar I own, but the balance is great..
My asswood Ibanez is the lightest guitar I own.. it's too light..
The Washburn CS780 is my fav. Best balance, not too heavy, not too light.. it has a thin maple body."I hate these filthy neutrals! With enemies, you know where they stand. But with neutrals... who knows? It sickens me!"
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Originally posted by Uncle FettsterThere has been a lot of talk about guitar weight. There have been questions about balance and tone or whatever. I have my share of "tonners" , but I mutted together a strat that weighs 7 1/2 pounds total. I can play it unplugged and it sings. Sounds better plugged in. And the balance is right on the neck joint. I can't feel the bod or the neck. It is perfect. I say that body weight is something LP users get sore shoulders over. How light is your guitar?
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I think light guitars have gotten a bad rap over the years because so many poorly-made, crappy guitars also happened to be made with cheap, lightweight woods. There are some great lightweight axes out there with killer tone & all the sustain anyone will ever need. I've played plenty of overweight dogs, too. It's all about build quality.
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