9.5lbs is very heavy for a non Custom Historic.
https://wildwoodguitars.com/product-category/electrics/gibson-custom-shop/2020-historic-collection/
Mine:
2007 R7 Black Beauty Custom - 8.75lbs
2004 R8 - 9.25lbs
2023 R8 - 8.5lbs
I love my dubble kreem SD, Nortons and 36 Annys. The guitars I had the BKs in appreciate the huge upgrade. And I appreciate the fact that they cost $80 and are made in NY.
Amen—willing to bet none of the “heavier the better”guys are doing this. Some people sit and play a couple hours a week, others stand and play 10 or more hours a week. Big, big difference.
I guess not if you sit down when you play? No one ever mentions this. I can’t play at all unless I’m standing so yeah, weight matters. My heaviest LP is 9.25lbs and I wouldn’t buy another that weighed more than that.
2007 R7 Black Beauty - 8.75lbs
2004 R8 - 9.25lbs
2023 R8 - 8.5lbs
2013...