Why does my 90's (i think) epi LP gold top weigh more than my gibson LP Custom?

[L.D.]

Do you think top is really made of gold?!?

 

[Eagle]

Because neither are selected by weight and Epiphone hardly by species.

 

[Chocol8]

Because the wood is more dense.

 

[James Freeman]

I got two les pauls with a significant weight difference between them, both have the same SD pickups.

2024 Gibson Les Paul 50s = 10.4lbs (4.7kg)
2010 Edwards LP = 8.6lbs (3.9kg)

The Edwards is a nicer sounding guitar, it is more resonant which translates to more mids or so it seems to me.

 

[EOengineer]

I got two les pauls with a significant weight difference between them, both have the same SD pickups.

2024 Gibson Les Paul 50s = 10.4lbs (4.7kg)
2010 Edwards LP = 8.6lbs (3.9kg)

The Edwards is a nicer sounding guitar, it is more resonant which translates to more mids or so it seems to me.

I consistently see Edward’s in the 8lb range. Any idea how that’s happening?

 

[Chocol8]

I consistently see Edward’s in the 8lb range. Any idea how that’s happening?

The wood is less dense.

 

[EOengineer]

The wood is less dense.

More specifically what I’m asking is whether Edwards is known to be using the same species of woods or perhaps building the guitars differently, maybe thinner or chambered bodies?

I’m particular about LP weight so it’s a spec I notice and It’s rare to see mass produced LPs consistently at those weights. Edward’s seems like kind of an anomaly in that respect.

 

[Eagle]

Mahogany varies in weight by quite a lot, nothing suspicious. Weigh relief changes the tone not just the weight so avoid if you want classic LP tone.
Also many of the other brands simply don’t use actual mahogany, instead just using similar hardwoods . Many even say mahogany and use something else, in fact the use of actual mahogany on anything remotely budget is rare.

 

[Chocol8]

Gibson uses a lot of Honduran mahogany which is different than African or Philipine mahogany and different from Sapele, okoume and a lot of other asian species often sold as mahogany. They all can have a pretty wide range of densities, so even if you know the species, you really don't know what you are getting.

 

[sandmannn69]

I consistently see Edward’s in the 8lb range. Any idea how that’s happening?

My Edwards ALS LP is 7 lbs 4 oz and is solid (sounds amazing). They are harder to find below 8 lbs.....