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Topic: 50 Pound (and Under) Steel Guitars? |
Chris Bauer
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 9:37 am |
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I know this has been discussed before, but I can't seem to find the past threads. Plus, maybe we're due for an update anyhow...
I'd love to see a list of guitars that come in at or under fifty pounds in their case. (That is, without having to pack legs and the pedalbar in a separate suitcase.)
Fire away. I'd love to see as complete a list as possible. |
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Bill Moore
From:
Manchester, Michigan
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 9:58 am
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| I don't have a complete list, but I do own a Justice Pro Lite and a Desert Rose S-10, excellent guitars that are less than 50 pounds. I think a Carter S-10 would make the list too. |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Chris Bauer
From:
Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 10:25 am
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| I don't happen to play a 12 string myself but, for everyone's sake, let's open the party to all possible attendees. |
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Tom Dillon
From:
La Mesa, California, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 10:43 am
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My On-Trak S10 3x4 is 22.2 (guitar only) and 34.4 lbs in the case.
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Sonny Jenkins
From:
Texas Masonic Retirement Center,,,Arlington Tx
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 11:14 am
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I have a Williams S 12 uni,,,7 pedals, 5 knees,,,,an even 40 lbs in a Brand X light weight case.
FWIW,,,I would not hesitate to ship this guitar in this Brandx case. I feel it would be as protected as in a hard case, if the case were properly packed. I would pack it no differently than the hard cases I've shipped. |
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Jim Fogarty
From:
Phila, Pa, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 11:39 am
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| My Stage One is @35lbs, I believe, in the case. |
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Brett Lanier
From:
Madison, TN
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 11:50 am
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My D10 Marlen is 39lbs in a BrandX case.
You don't really need legs and a pedal bar do you?? |
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Geoff Queen
From:
Austin Texas, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 12:59 pm
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| Emmons S10 push pull with alloy legs in a SKB trap case is 48 lbs. |
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Richard Smelker
From:
Winters.Texas, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 1:09 pm
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Pedalmaster S10 in SKB case is 46 lbs.
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assorted 6 & 12 string guitars, a Pedalmaster D10 8+5 to play on, a Roland Cube 80Xl, a Peavey 130, Digitech digital Delay, distortion pedal, Melotron pedal, Keyboards and a MOYO pedal.
A new DAW system that I'm using to create a Christian music CD of original songs. Ordained Minister, Riding for the Brand of Jesus Christ. |
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Fred Justice
From:
Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 1:50 pm
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I have 3 models that fit in that category.
The S10~3x4 which is a pro guitar. @ 39 lbs. in case
The S10~Pro @ 39 lbs. in case (This one is a Lefty"
The Pro Lite @ 41 lbs. in case
Check our website for details,
www.justicesteelguitars.com
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Larry Allen
From:
Kapaa, Kauai,Hawaii
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 2:53 pm
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This 2015 Excel is 21 lbs, the case is 12 lbs...
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Douglas Schuch
From:
Valencia, Philippines
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 3:10 pm
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I did a compilation of reported weights for pedal steels in a table format a number of years ago. Here is the thread:
https://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=235666
I will update the table with the info provided here. I encourage any and all to post the weight of their guitars, preferably both in and out of the case, in the linked thread. We can keep that one as a running thread on the topic. I think guitar weight is more important than "in the case" weight for the simple reason that cases can vary greatly depending on how much protection you need. I play an MSA Millennium in part due to the low weight. These come with a very heavy road case - so in the case is about the same as many other guitar. But shipping them in this case is so much more stress-free! And I built a light-weight case for mine that I can use to carry it to gigs, fly, etc.
Edit: My table is for guitar weight only (I'd forgotten), but again, feel this is the important number.
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Bob Bestor
From:
Ashland, OR
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John Macy
From:
Rockport TX/Denver CO
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 6:30 pm
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My Fessy SD10 4x7 with the lightweight legs on a SKB trap case clocks in at 48 pounds...
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Rockport, TX
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 6:36 pm
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I can get either my Millennium D10 or my Franklin D10 into an SKB Wheel-EZE type case - without the legs and pedal rack - and come in at 47-49 lbs. So I put my legs/rack into a second one which also serves as my suitcase, holding my clothes, CDs, volume pedal, cords, etc.
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www.RonstadtRevue.com
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Jim Fogarty
From:
Phila, Pa, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 7:16 pm
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| Jim Cohen wrote: |
| I can get either my Millennium D10 or my Franklin D10 into an SKB Wheel-EZE type case - without the legs and pedal rack - and come in at 47-49 lbs. So I put my legs/rack into a second one which also serves as my suitcase, holding my clothes, CDs, volume pedal, cords, etc. |
You obviously travel with a personal valet for your hats as well, right? |
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Steve Mueller
From:
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 8:10 pm
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That SKB case looks like a great option!
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Michael Johnstone
From:
Sylmar,Ca. USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 10:28 pm
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Excel keyless U-12 w/8+9. 38 pounds. 49 pounds in flight case.
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Stu Schulman
From:
Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 10:55 pm
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My Desert Rose S-10 4&5 with pedals and pedal rack in flight case according to Delta Airlines 49 Lbs.
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Steeltronics Z-pickup,Desert Rose S-10 4+5,Desert Rose Keyless S-10 3+5... Mullen G2 S-10 3+5,Telonics 206 pickups,Telonics volume pedal.,Blanton SD -10,Emmons GS_10...Zirctone bar,Bill Groner Bar...any amp that isn't broken.Steel Seat.Com seats...Licking paint chips off of Chinese Toys since 1952. |
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 27 Aug 2018 11:14 pm
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| Emmons GS-10. |
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Dave O'Brien
From:
Florida and New Jersey
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Posted 28 Aug 2018 4:45 am Under 50 lbs
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My Emmons Black rock and Mullen Semi-pro both 3 & 4.
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Emmons D-10, CMI D-10, Fender Deluxe Reverb, PV 112, Fender Pro Reverb
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George Kimery
From:
Limestone, TN, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2018 5:00 am Fifty pounds and under steel guitars
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| My Zum D-10 is 35.6 LB in a soft case, minus the legs and pedal bar.[/list][/b] |
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Mike Vallandigham
From:
Martinez, CA
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Posted 28 Aug 2018 8:32 am
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| For a fully loaded Pro guitar, you probably wont get any lighter than a new Excel. Especially in the S-12 format. |
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