Is 4kg heavy for a guitar?
So what is the average guitar weight? In short, the average electric guitar weight is anywhere from 6 pounds to 12 pounds (3 to 5kgs). Lightweight guitars typically have a weight of around 6-8 pounds (2.7kg -3.6 kg). Heavy guitars weight 9-12 pounds (4.1 kg – 5.4kg).
What is the lightest electric guitar?
Quick Weight Summary
| Sr. No | Best Lightweight Electric Guitar | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Ibanez GRX70QATEB | 7.5 lbs / 3.4 kg |
| 2. | Fender Squier Mini Strat | 3.1 lbs / 1.4 kg |
| 3. | Squire Fender Telecaster Thinline | 6.6 lbs / 2.9 kg |
| 4. | Epiphone Les Paul Special II | 9.24 lbs / 4.1 kg |
Are all electric guitars heavy?
Most electric guitar bodies are made from alder, ash, basswood, mahogany or maple. Alder, ash and basswood are all pretty lightweight, whilst mahogany is pretty heavy and maple is even heavier….wood type.
| Guitar Body Wood | Average Weight (lbs/ft3) |
|---|---|
| Ash (swamp) | 30 |
| Mahogany | 40 |
| Maple | 45 |
Is 8 pounds heavy for a Stratocaster?
6stone, 8 pounds and 11 ounces would definitely be too heavy for a strat..
Are telecasters heavier than Strats?
Teles are heavier, except when they’re not. Then Strats are heavier. Unless they’re the same weight.
How thick is a PRS guitar body?
Comparison
| GUITAR | PRS McCarty | PRS Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Body Thickness | 1 1/2″ | 1 1/4″ |
| Average Weight | Heavier | Lighter |
| Neck Wood | Mahogany | Mahogany |
| Neck Scale | 25″ | 25″ |
How thick is a PRS Custom 24?
The top is . 8 inches thick at the thickest point.”
How thick is PRS maple top?
Maple cap thickness: 11.5 – 12mm (no idea how thick the veneer is but may as well include it in cap thickness).
How thick is a Les Paul body?
Re: standard thickness of a les paul? The body is 1 7/8″, and the cap is 1/2″. Of course, the cap gets carved, so it’s thinner at the edges than the middle. So, around the outside where it’s bound it’s about 2″ and around the bridge and pickups, total thickness should be about 2 3/8″.
How high should my humbuckers be?
For standard, full-size humbuckers, a reasonable starting point for the bridge pickup is at least 1/16″ (1.5mm) from the high E and 5/64″ (2 mm) from the low E. There are no recommended distances for the other 4 strings.
What is the thickest Les Paul?
IIRC, Trad’s are the thickest guitar body in the Les Paul line.
How thick is a Stratocaster body?
the standard thickness is 1 3/4″ for a full sized strat body.
How thick is the mahogany on a Les Paul?
1.75″
How thick is a Telecaster body?
Spunky99 Tele-Meister I’ve looked about enough to sumise that a standard Tele body is 1.75″ thick.
What are the dimensions of a Gibson Les Paul?
Overall length is 40 in. (101.6 cm.), 14 in. (35.6 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 2 in.