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Originally Posted by Rodger Knox
That's only a 12% difference, could easily be due to different wood densities, even if they are the same species.
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Again with the math! I'm surprised to learn there could be such a percentage difference in weight due to same-wood composition, when the design/dimensions/hardware are the same, and the overall size relatively small, but there really can be no other explanation, assuming Epi's correct about using lam maple for both guitars.
I could more easily see such a difference between Gibson's 339 and the Epi, with the Epi the heavier of the 2, due to more individual wood pieces for the top/back, consequent glue, and perhaps an added veneer to visually unify the frankenwood pieces. The Gibson version's weights I've seen are 7-7.2 pds, but it wasn't clear which of the 2 offered necks (heavier '50s or lighter 30/60) was in place.