Is 8 pounds heavy for a guitar?

The average weight of an electric guitar is between 6 and 12 pounds (3 to 5kgs). Light guitars weight around 8 pounds (3.6 kg) and less. Heavy guitars weigh 9 pounds (4.1 kg) and more. The factors that determine the weight are the type of wood, type of body, hardware, neck type, etc.

How much does a Epiphone Les Paul Special weigh?

Body & Neck. This is a flat bodied, solid guitar made from mahogany. Weighing in at close to 10lbs, it feels substantial. OK, noticeably lighter than a Gibson Les Paul, but you’re still going to feel it.

How much does an Epiphone Casino weight?

6.6 lbs
SPECIFICATIONS

Body	5-ply maple with basswood top bracing
Hardware	Nickel
Toggle	Epiphone
Typical Weight (+/- 5\%)	6.6 lbs
Strings	DAddario¨ 10, 13, 17, 26, 36, 46

Are Epiphone guitars heavy?

The Epiphone Dot weighs 8 lbs (3.6 kg). While the large body makes it look like it should be heavier than 8 lbs, it is a semi-hollow guitar.

How much does an Epiphone Les Paul Studio weigh?

For example, most Les Paul guitars nowadays, including the Les Paul Studio and Epiphone Les Paul are chambered, which significantly lowered their weight from an uncomfortable 12+ pounds down to a much more manageable 8-9 pounds.

Where is the Epiphone Les Paul modern made?

Epiphone makes its own version of the classic Les Paul, but they cost a whole lot less (under $600 for a Classic or a Standard). This is largely because they are manufactured overseas — in China, Korea and Indonesia.

How heavy is a Les Paul Standard?

between 9-12 lbs
A typical Gibson Les Paul weighs between 9-12 lbs (4 – 5.5 kg).

What are Epiphone Les Pauls made from?

mahogany
Like the Gibson Les Paul, Epiphone Les Paul guitars are commonly made with mahogany (though a few cheaper models are crafted from okoume or poplar). Some have a veneer maple top while the more expensive lines have fully carved tops made of flame or quilt maple.