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.......So I'm still debating - adding a floater to my L-7 vs finding something else electric, and what I'm finding is this: My '53 L-7 Acoustic / cutaway, is really light.
* 5.35 pounds *. And mine isn't rare - -it matches up with similar age L-7's.
And I haven't yet found anything electric w/ a similar spec that's under seven plus pounds- - - new, vintage, re-issue, nothing....
I was surprised to find that an equally spec'ed Gibson, from any era, weighed the same, if not was lighter than others - - usually even with Epi's but actually lighter than most Guilds......
I also looked at combinations of carved tops vs laminates across all 3 brands, thinking that might help but it didn't....
So, I'm still looking for a 17 x 3 Single P/U, Cutaway, w/ 1+11/16 -3/4 fb or close.....I already have one that weighs 7.5 lbs, but I'd like to get lighter....
Anything I may have missed ? This may get down to another build.....It may be interesting to see what could be built and what it'd weigh....
Thanks
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10-31-2020 12:12 PM
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Not exactly what you are looking for, but I have or have had 3 electrics at least that were under 7 lbs:
Gibson ES175D VOS 1959 6 lbs 7 oz
Epiphone ES175 Premium 6 lbs 7 oz
Epiphone Zephyr Regent Re-issue 6 lbs
I also have a Loar LH650 and a Peerless Monarch, both with floaters and both feel very light but I haven't weighed them.
But for the weight-which I haven't checked-the Peerless Monarch with floater checks your other boxes.Last edited by lawson-stone; 10-31-2020 at 01:53 PM. Reason: Correct Epiphone Zephyr Regent to RE-ISSUE
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I've an injury and need/like light guitars.
From experience, guitars i own/owned:
'52 ES-125... 5 lb., 1 oz.
Eastman AR371... 5 lb., 8oz
Guild Savoy A-150 (Modern, Korean & excellent)... 6 lb., 0 oz.
Godin 5th Avenue (no cutaway, no pickup no longer made)... 4 lb., 8 oz.
Epi Sorrento ( 90's Korean, very narrow neck )... 6 lb., 7 oz.
Good luck!
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Originally Posted by lawson-stone
I thought I was on the right track with a Zephyr Regent - - 'til I found two that both came in at seven...
I found this one -- no affiliation etc - -which I'd have bought in a heartbeat of it were six #.
Epiphone Zephyr Regent 1953 Natural | Real Parts | Reverb
Thx again.
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My Heritage Johnny Smith weighs in at 5.8oz. It offers you a full sized guitar without being a tank. Johnny was always a bit on the light side.
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Originally Posted by Dennis D
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Originally Posted by Dennis D
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....Found this currently f/s @archtop.com...........no affiliation......
c.2005 Cardona Elegante
....interesting it came in that light !
.......wonder whether anyone's ever played one ??
Thx
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D'angelico and Strombergs were not particularly light guitars due to tailpiece and end block construction. I think I will go weigh me for fun I have in the 35 plus years I have had a D'a. Super400 not light either.
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Originally Posted by deacon Mark
I would be curious of the weights of some acoustic Super 400s anyone has?
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Originally Posted by deacon Mark
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5 lb. 6 oz. - 16” x 3” to 4-1/8” Comins Zelig
5 lb. 12 oz. 16” x 3” to 3-1/2” Buscarino Monarch
6 lb. - 16” x 3” Comins Classic
6 lb. - 17” x 3-1/8” Trenier Artifex
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So 2 more weigh-ins for the title right?
1937 D'a 18 inch 3.25 side. Standard heavy brass stairstep tailpiece, but no Dearmond on guitar weighs 6.5 lbs. Subjectively for a large non cutaway this guitar feels pretty light by any standard.
1971 17 inch Barker with Dearmond weighs 5.8 pounds.
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Originally Posted by deacon Mark
Good for you !
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You made me weigh the '75 Greco ES-175 I bought this month, 'cos it seems heavy. It came in at 7lb 9oz
I suspect a 50's Gibson ES-175 would be somewhat lighter.
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Forgot my 1935, L-50: 4 lb., 6 oz.
Gotta love this.
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the boutique guitars will be much lighter than the Gibsons, guilds etc.
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Just add a floater from Kent Armstrong, Peter Biltoft Vintage Vibe Pickups, etc! You can even get a replacement pick guard for it.
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