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05-08-2024, 06:17 PM
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Thinline weights
Just got adds on my FB page for some new models and colors of Fender American Vintage 2 thinlines. They are retailing for 2500, and seem to be well appointed (and from my recent fender purchases, Ill assume well-built)
My issue is a $2500 thinline should NOT weigh in at over 8 pounds! All the stock was within a few ounces of 8 lbs. is the only ash harvestable water-laden? Im thinking 6.5 to 7 lbs for a thinline. 8 is for Sqiers. ps…I mentioned this a while ago, and was hoping that was just a production run with heavy wood, but perhaps not the case…
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05-08-2024, 06:56 PM
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My Fender 69 Thinline reissue (Mexican made, ash body) weighs 6 pounds, 6 ounces.
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05-08-2024, 07:50 PM
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05-09-2024, 07:38 AM
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I set out a while back to build a lightweight electric that combines the short Jaguar scale length with the simplicity of the single pickup Esquire and it came in at 4 pounds 6 ounces total weight.
Build Yer Own Jagsquire! I had two MIM Teles in the past that I made hollow bodies for and customized with new pickups, etc. They were much better for doing an average gig night. Don't remember their exact weight, but they were in the 6 pound range. Last edited by Rudy4; 05-10-2024 at 06:50 PM.
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05-09-2024, 08:27 AM
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Have a health issue which requires me to use a light guitar. After using a 3-4 lb guitar it is hard to go to something heavier. You might as well make the Fender into a Les Paul shape.
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05-09-2024, 04:29 PM
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My 2019 Indonesian 70’s Squier thinline weighs 6.4 pounds.
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05-10-2024, 12:50 PM
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05-11-2024, 03:00 AM
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I have a Squier 40th anniversary Telecaster in Satin Vintage Blonde, non thinline. It is 7.08 pounds, I think it is quite on the light side. I think that there is no check or relation about model/products and weight. If you find a guitar built with a light wood batch, you have a light guitar. But this is purely random.
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