Ok, now I understand LP weight complaints

[Rocco Crocco]

I grabbed a Clip Aircell for my 11ty million pound bass. Makes a huge difference in shoulder strain by the end of practice.

You can get em on Amazon for like $45.

I have a couple of these are they are really comfortable.

 

[Stratzrus]

I dig the look of this. Is it nice and soft so when I’m feeling insecure onstage I can nestle my chin into for feel goods?

Absolutely! Particularly if you get one without the conchos.

https://walkerandwilliams.com/product-category/premium-straps/double-padded/

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

Weight problems with guitars are a super easy fix. I know a guy if you don't wanna diy it...

 

[fretworn]

 

[la szum]

How is playing a Les Paul not multi-tasking??

Get ya a workout in while also getting some play time in?

It is kind of silly when I think of it. We are usually just talking about
2 to 4 lbs here, no? The difference between most other guitars and
a burdensome LP?

It does seem to add up over the course of a few hours, though? But
hey, Randy Rhoads was like 130lbs soaking wet and he never complained.

 

[mavrick102000]

Randy might have complained as well if he was still playing post 45-50 years old.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

How is playing a Les Paul not multi-tasking??

Get ya a workout in while also getting some play time in?

It is kind of silly when I think of it. We are usually just talking about
2 to 4 lbs here, no? The difference between most other guitars and
a burdensome LP?

It does seem to add up over the course of a few hours, though? But
hey, Randy Rhoads was like 130lbs soaking wet and he never complained.

He did shift to a reeeeeeeally light guitar, didn't he?

EDIT: Okay, I see those Rhoads Vs aren't THAT light, but still on the SG-side of things.

 

[DrewJD82]

How is playing a Les Paul not multi-tasking??

Get ya a workout in while also getting some play time in?

It is kind of silly when I think of it. We are usually just talking about
2 to 4 lbs here, no? The difference between most other guitars and
a burdensome LP?

It does seem to add up over the course of a few hours, though? But
hey, Randy Rhoads was like 130lbs soaking wet and he never complained.

My Gilmour Strat weighs almost as much as both my LP’s do, it can’t be any more than 1.5lbs lighter…..won’t hear me bitchin’ about that one.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

My Gilmour Strat weighs almost as much as both my LP’s do, it can’t be any more than 1.5lbs lighter…..won’t hear me bitchin’ about that one.

I mean, that's still way over 10% less weight? Of course we not that over a couple hours.

 

[la szum]

Work = Force x Distance/Duration.


It makes sense that a couple of pounds would add up to a LOT more work the
longer/farther we shoulder it.

 

[DrewJD82]

Ultimately, that was the first time I had stood and played guitar in about a year since I was in my last band and it was the first time I stood that long with an LP. I know from my restaurant days when I’d switch from FOH to BOH and vice versa, I‘d always have about 2 days where my legs and feet would be shot. The difference of standing in place while cooking on a line for 8 hours VS walking the restaurant as a server for 8 hours is fairly big. Didn’t matter I’d been working on my feet since I was 14.

I just need to get a few consistent rehearsals/shows with it and I’m sure I’ll shut my bitch mouth. Hahaha might be kinda hard now that I’ve quit the band.

 

[la szum]

I am of the age now where I run across the occasional dude who plays while seated and is not playing keys.
I was so full of myself in my 30s that I would look down on people who sat on a stool and played a gig.

I am still full of myself.

Sex, Drugs, and Rock-N-Roll all demand a personal sacrifice.

 

[DrewJD82]

I am of the age now where I run across the occasional dude who plays while seated and is not playing keys.
I was so full of myself in my 30s that I would look down on people who sat on a stool and played a gig.

I am still full of myself.

Sex, Drugs, and Rock-N-Roll all demand a personal sacrifice.

Hahahha I think I’ve always just assumed that if someone is sitting down at a gig, they most certainly don’t want to be. Especially Lars.

 

[Stratzrus]

I was so full of myself in my 30s that I would look down on people who sat on a stool and played a gig.

I think it all depends on what style of music you're playing. In the Wes Montgomery clip below I think it looks personally natural.



I saw Johnny A a few years back and he spent a lot of time sitting on a stool and that looked fine as well, but it's hard to imagine doing a Rock gig sitting down.

 

[Achilles]

Does that do anything for the back, though? I‘m sure it’s all kinds of comfy on the shoulder.

The one time I tried one like that it was nice and soft and cushy but the cumbersome size of the thing killed it. Started feeling like I was wearing a geriatric brace instead of a guitar strap.

 

[Deadpan]

This had me thinking so I weighed mine.

2011 Studio 8lbs
2014 Classic 8.8lbs
2023 Studio 10.2lbs

 

[FuzzyAce]

I have 2 strats that are 9.5lbs. My old Artist is just over 10.

 

[fretworn]

 

[la szum]

Anyone recall that awful fad of neoprene style straps that had all the awkward and unwanted booing of
a rubberband. Yeah, those were fun.

 

[HotRats]

All my current Les Pauls are 4kg (non weight relieved), had a 4.3 non weight relieved Traditional few years ago and a weight relieved standard that was heavier and never suffered for the weight. I play them standing for an entire rehearsal or gig no problem.

That's because I'm superman.