Yet still another Strat question

[Jamdog]

Originally Posted by Jerry D

I think you misunderstood the question. I didn't ask why one was heavier than the other, but which is the better choice - heavier or lighter.

I've seen people sell guitars just because they felt too heavy and ended making them tired, at 9-something pounds.

I prefer the feel of a lighter strat. Not light, but lighter.
I don't think the weight alone will give you better sustain, but can bring discomfort.

In my opinion it's better to try both and pick the one that feels better. When that us not an option (buying blind) I'd favor lighter.

While I didn't weight my strats, I think I agree 7lbs seems right.

[Jerry D]

Originally Posted by Jamdog

I don't think the weight alone will give you better sustain, but can bring discomfort.

You bet. A friend of mine has a Les Paul, feels like a ton of bricks when I play it.

[Jamdog]

Originally Posted by Jerry D

You bet. A friend of mine has a Les Paul, feels like a ton of bricks when I play it.

Ask him how much it weights, just to know and compare.

BTW it's not only weight, but how it's balanced. A well balanced guitar will be less tiresome.

[Taller]

I think you're trying to simplify a pretty complex equation. Particularly with a Stratocaster.
I've played 'em for years and have realized that the sum of the components (in particular, the woods used) plays a deciding role in tone and sustain.

And you're speaking of a Mexican Strat, whose body is typically made up of more pieces than an American Strat's body (3-4?). All these pieces of wood (and that which make up the neck) have to resonate at musically compatible frequencies with one another to maximize tone.

Just like a great acoustic guitar.

It's a crap shoot and it pays to play a bunch.

Best mod to get you in the ball park is pickups and a new bridge, weight be ****ed.

Peace -