Howdy,
I had a great experience a few years ago building a Tele and have decided to tackle a hardtail Strat project. I don't yet have the body or neck but in doing some research most bodies seem to be in the 4.1 to 4.5 pound range. I've seen a few super light weight but they are not from my the suppliers that I prefer.
My plan is to put a maple neck on and what I am trying to figure out is with a body of say 4.2 pounds, what will the total weight of the guitar be when completed? I suppose I'd save some weight on the hardtail bridge but may be balanced out with the extra weight from lack of trem rout on the body.
Is there any rule of thumb as to what the neck, pickups and hardware weigh?
Thanks!
PS: Swamp ash is the preferred wood.
I had a great experience a few years ago building a Tele and have decided to tackle a hardtail Strat project. I don't yet have the body or neck but in doing some research most bodies seem to be in the 4.1 to 4.5 pound range. I've seen a few super light weight but they are not from my the suppliers that I prefer.
My plan is to put a maple neck on and what I am trying to figure out is with a body of say 4.2 pounds, what will the total weight of the guitar be when completed? I suppose I'd save some weight on the hardtail bridge but may be balanced out with the extra weight from lack of trem rout on the body.
Is there any rule of thumb as to what the neck, pickups and hardware weigh?
Thanks!
PS: Swamp ash is the preferred wood.
