The guitar on the left is significantly larger but weighs less than the other guitar because the guitar on the left has a hollowed out body. Take a look at the two guitars below and think about which one weighs more:
Body Type (Solid, Semi-Hollow, Chambering) It should be no surprise that the slim and contoured Ibanez feels ridiculously light compared to the thick and bulky Les Paul.
#Alder lightwright strat body series#
Take a look at the below Ibanez S Series and Gibson Les Paul to get an idea how much of a difference the thickness can make: When comparing guitars, pay close attention to the thickness of the guitar’s body. While those are extreme examples, the shape and size of a guitar’s body can make a big difference to a guitar’s weight. It should be no surprise that the Strandberg (headless guitar on the right) is the lightest (by far) and the double-neck guitar on the left is the heaviest. Take a look at the below guitars and think about which one is the heaviest and which one is the lightest: The weight of a type of wood can vary depending on growing conditions and location, so keep this in mind when considering wood type. Here are the most common types of wood used in electric guitars ranked by weight:Īs you can see, there can be a massive difference between types of wood, but also within the same type of wood.įor example, Mahogany is typically thought of as a heavy type of wood and Alder is thought of as a light type of wood for guitar, but you can see that it is possible to buy Alder that weighs more than Mahogany. The type of wood used for the fretboard does impact weight, but it is insignificant compared to the type of wood used in the guitar body and neck. If you’ve ever picked up some Balsa wood and were shocked at how light it was, you know that the type of wood makes a big difference in weight. If you pick up two identical guitars and they feel different in weight, it’s likely due to the type of wood.ĭifferent types of wood have different densities that impact the overall weight of a guitar. Understanding these factors will help you better understand the guitars you are buying or own. There are a couple of things that make up most of the difference in weight between electric guitars.
8.1 Related Guides and Lessons: What Impacts a Guitar’s Weight
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