SeattleMI Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 I went on Chicago music exchange and noticed they have several custom cores listed at over 8.5 lbs one was even listed at 9 lbs. Now this doesn't particularly bother me, but I was under the impression that they were guaranteed to be 8.5 lbs or less. Is this not the case anymore? I even double checked their website and noticed it specified 8.5 lbs. Are they having trouble securing woods that fit the bill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 8.5 is the target weight. Some are higher and some are lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 There was some variance at first, they had some at a specific target. But now, they have very specific weights of bodies they pull aside to keep the weight below the 8.5. Rather interesting how they do this. Hopefully if we have a PSP this year, we can get a tour and see how they process them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleMI Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 4 hours ago, DetroitBlues said: There was some variance at first, they had some at a specific target. But now, they have very specific weights of bodies they pull aside to keep the weight below the 8.5. Rather interesting how they do this. Hopefully if we have a PSP this year, we can get a tour and see how they process them. I believe these to be newer models as a few of the plain tops also weighed at 9 lbs. IIRC the videos at launch time specified the weight as well. This seemed to be an important selling point to distinguish itself from the standard model. From their website: The Finest Tonewoods We personally source the highest quality curly maple and ultra-lightweight genuine mahogany to craft the guitar body. Overall, the H-150 weighs less than 8.5 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 55 minutes ago, SeattleMI said: I believe these to be newer models as a few of the plain tops also weighed at 9 lbs. IIRC the videos at launch time specified the weight as well. This seemed to be an important selling point to distinguish itself from the standard model. From their website: The Finest Tonewoods We personally source the highest quality curly maple and ultra-lightweight genuine mahogany to craft the guitar body. Overall, the H-150 weighs less than 8.5 lbs. I know the conversation I had was more controls because of fluctuations in paint, hardware etc. So the clamped down harder to get the weight right. But its nice a website gives you they weight. Personally, I'd rather have one less than 8lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleMI Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 10 hours ago, DetroitBlues said: Personally, I'd rather have one less than 8lbs. Ahh...the unicorn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElChoad Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 The one I just got is 8 pounds, 1/2 ounce. It's welcome change from my Gibson Goldtop that is 10 pounds, 1 1/2 ounces. That thing gets heavy after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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