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  1. 28-10-2016, 10:54 PM #1
    pablopepper
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    No way, 8kg is nuts. You gotta think about a kilo of that is just strings.
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  2. 29-10-2016, 11:06 AM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by pablopepper View Post
    No way, 8kg is nuts. You gotta think about a kilo of that is just strings.
    How much would the additional tuners weigh? It would be a very headstock heavy beast to play standing up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wazkelly View Post
    How much would the additional tuners weigh? It would be a very headstock heavy beast to play standing up.

    I think the body weight is to counter the neck balance issue. Plus I'm sure there's double truss rods.
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