romanianreaper
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Are these lighter than a Les Paul? My Classic is like 10 pounds so would be nice to shave some weight, lol.
Rex Rocker
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It varies a lot. You're better off trying out a bunch.
My LTD EC-400VF is like 9-10 pounds. Don't know exactly, but it's heavy. But I also had a non-FT EC-401 at some point which was abnormally light. Must have been like 6 pounds. I mention that one because it was a standout LTD I've owned both in tone and playability, but I also had a decent EC-1000 (also non-FT) that must have been in the 8-9-ish lb range. For reference, my Les Paul Tribute is like 8. But my Les Paul Tribute is as thick as a Studio, which are thinner than a Standard/Classic, and it's weight-relieved, which my LTD isn't. The newer LTD FT models are weight-relieved as well. I think the E-II FT EC isn't weight-relieved, so I'd expect it to be heavy as well.
I'm pretty sure they don't use the same species of Mahogany for the LTD's compared to ESP or E-II's either. E-II use nicer African Mahogany, which is different from what Gibson use as well. "Nicer" Mahogany is normally lighter, as opposed to heavier, like someone was mentioning in the other thread. But everyone will have a different opinion there, I'm sure. And there are good guitars both heavy and light, IME.
So there's a bunch of factors that go into play, which, like I said, makes it a safer bet if you try out a bunch before you buy.
My LTD EC-400VF is like 9-10 pounds. Don't know exactly, but it's heavy. But I also had a non-FT EC-401 at some point which was abnormally light. Must have been like 6 pounds. I mention that one because it was a standout LTD I've owned both in tone and playability, but I also had a decent EC-1000 (also non-FT) that must have been in the 8-9-ish lb range. For reference, my Les Paul Tribute is like 8. But my Les Paul Tribute is as thick as a Studio, which are thinner than a Standard/Classic, and it's weight-relieved, which my LTD isn't. The newer LTD FT models are weight-relieved as well. I think the E-II FT EC isn't weight-relieved, so I'd expect it to be heavy as well.
I'm pretty sure they don't use the same species of Mahogany for the LTD's compared to ESP or E-II's either. E-II use nicer African Mahogany, which is different from what Gibson use as well. "Nicer" Mahogany is normally lighter, as opposed to heavier, like someone was mentioning in the other thread. But everyone will have a different opinion there, I'm sure. And there are good guitars both heavy and light, IME.
So there's a bunch of factors that go into play, which, like I said, makes it a safer bet if you try out a bunch before you buy.
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SteveGlitch
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My Eclipse is slightly lighter than my Epiphone 1959 Les Paul.
The EC-1000 seems to average at around 7-9 pounds while the Epi LP's stick around 8-10.
(According to Sweetwater)
The EC-1000 seems to average at around 7-9 pounds while the Epi LP's stick around 8-10.
(According to Sweetwater)
angelspade
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Full Thickness ESP or LTD typically 9 - 10 pounds
Pushead
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I've owned three, ESP Standard Series FT Eclipses (still own two of them.) Two were from 2007, the third 2010. They weighed in at 8lbs 15oz, 8lbs 14oz, and 8lbs 10oz
fek
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I have had two and both were on the heavy side. Currently have the non Floyd Skolnick and it is probably 9 pounds.
Rex Rocker
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Mine is the other way around. I sold the Epi 1959 now, but I'm pretty sure the EC-400VF is around a pound heavier. But it varies a lot from guitar to guitar, of course.
The current LTD FT EC's on Sweetwater are all weight-relieved, tho. Epis aren't, as far as I know.
grimmchaos
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My full thickness custom shop is 9lbs 15oz. It's chunky but sounds so good.
NorCal_Val
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My ESP Lynch Sunburst Tiger” weighs 10 pounds 10oz.(maple body) None of my LTDs weigh nearly as much.
cardinal
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I've had two E-IIs FTs and a USA Eclipse. The USA seems the heaviest. None feel like 10lb boat anchors; they're generally about the same as the various LPs I have laying around.
7704A
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Not sure how well the finish will match your pants.
