zguitar71 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 So I have been wondering about the weight of the gt for quite some time now and finally got the chance to put it on a small kitchen scale. 9 pounds 5 ounces ( or 9.35 lbs). Not super light weight but not heavy, right in the supposed "good" weight for tone. I'm pretty happy with the weight. I thought it was much heavier but I was also used to the ES 347 which is lighter at 8 pounds 3 ounces (8.15) and all Maple construction. Just thought I would share that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 My 140 weighs 8.2 pounds. My 170LW is 8.0 pounds. And my Prospect is 7 pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Off the top of my head the 170 is 7.4lbs, 150 is 8.2lbs, the 137 is 9lbs and the 157 is 9.4lbs. The 137 is heavier than the 150, unusual, but with the wraparound bridge and Fralins it has some serious sustain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP515 Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 So far my GT is in the lead at 10.2 Lbs. I would prefer something in the 8's or 9's but it is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 The weight doesn't bother me just as long as the distribution does kill my shoulder. After three and a half hours last night, the Dot was killing me. I've been using a vintage style Franklin strap on it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguitar71 Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Weight and the shoulder and back are an issue that I never thought about before the 150 gt. I only added a little over a pound from the ES 347 but it made a big difference. I went out after 2 gigs and bought a nice padded wide leather strap, and it really helped out. Now I can do 3 or 4 hours and be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretless Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 ma 137 weighs 8.5 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Off the top of my head the 170 is 7.4lbs... Don't put it there again; that's dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffB Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Don't put it there again; that's dangerous Ha!! boom boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthpawGuy Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Don't put it there again; that's dangerous That actually weighs quite a bit less ... it's fully hollow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 So I have been wondering about the weight of the gt for quite some time now and finally got the chance to put it on a small kitchen scale. 9 pounds 5 ounces ( or 9.35 lbs). Not super light weight but not heavy, right in the supposed "good" weight for tone. I'm pretty happy with the weight. I thought it was much heavier but I was also used to the ES 347 which is lighter at 8 pounds 3 ounces (8.15) and all Maple construction. Just thought I would share that. They say the kitchen is not a good place to weight your guitar, they are subject to gaining weight while in there! Off the top of my head the 170 is 7.4lbs, 150 is 8.2lbs, the 137 is 9lbs and the 157 is 9.4lbs. The 137 is heavier than the 150, unusual, but with the wraparound bridge and Fralins it has some serious sustain. Now that an interesting one-weighing your guitar off the top of your head. You have better balance than me Southpaw! Btw, I have you all beat. My VWB 150 is 10 lb 8 oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfan Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Don't put it there again; that's dangerous That joke went "over my head" the first time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Slammer, are you bringing the boat anchor... er.... 150 with you to PSP? I want to feel what 10+ lbs feels like! ZGuitar, I weighed all my guitars a few weeks back. Some of the actual weights surprised me. Guitars that "felt" very light turned out to be heavier than some of my other guitars. http://www.heritageownersclub.com/forums/topic/18461-when-does-weight-not-feel-the-same/ Your 150 is just a bit under my 157 which was 9.5 lbs. That's the heaviest guitar I own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 my strat, tele, H 137 and H 535 all weigh 8.5 lbs. My 150 7.5 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sykofiddle Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 umm....my 530 weighs 6.1 lbs. major selling point for this aging musician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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