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rico
02-05-2011, 09:39 AM
How much does a PRS DGT weigh? I've never played one but I think I want one.
joesnewmatch
02-05-2011, 10:12 AM
Roughly 7.5 to 9, but most are 7ish to 8.
Madison
02-05-2011, 10:32 AM
Mine is right at 8 lbs.
paintguy
02-05-2011, 10:52 AM
Mine is over 9lbs. Sounds great! I had another one that was under 8lbs. Sounded great too.
rico
02-05-2011, 11:01 AM
Thanks. I prefer light guitars.
landru64
02-05-2011, 11:08 AM
the person who sold me mine had represented it to be 7.2 lbs and that was the reason I bought it. but when I got it it was 7lbs13oz. the guy wouldn't take it back so he is a complete sleaze bag, but I found a prominent prs dealer online who lists the weight of all of their in stock guitars and almost all were 8-9lbs. I recall only a couple were even in the 7 range and it was upper 7s. mine turned out to be a light one.... just a misrepresented light one! I cant remember the name of the dealer but I hope that helps
CS'56
02-05-2011, 12:08 PM
Beautiful guitar but it's a little heavy for a PRS

http://www.willcuttguitars.com/paul-reed-smith/david-grissom-signature/prs-david-grissom-signature-cherry-sunburst-10-top
Jaan
02-05-2011, 12:17 PM
Mine was a little under 8
burner
02-05-2011, 01:35 PM
the person who sold me mine had represented it to be 7.2 lbs and that was the reason I bought it. but when I got it it was 7lbs13oz. the guy wouldn't take it back so he is a complete sleaze bag,

While I'm 100% in favor of truth in advertising, is the slight descrepancy in weight...several ounces...an issue that is really *that* important?
:huh
DGTCrazy
02-05-2011, 01:47 PM
While I'm 100% in favor of truth in advertising, is the slight descrepancy in weight...several ounces...an issue that is really *that* important?
:huh

Especially if the weight wasn't checked, or requested to be checked on a CERTIFIED Scale. I'm thinking a simple replacement of the Trem Block to Titanium would be perfect (8 oz.) if it's possible.

I weigh my guitars for sale on my scale.....with a disclaimer...especially when your worried about ounces. My DGT is 8.2 lbs. BATHROOM SCALE weight.....LOL
Mike Duncan
05-23-2011, 07:26 PM
My goldtop weighs nine and half pounds.
Boomdoggy
05-23-2011, 07:37 PM
Mine is right around 8.
Jon C
05-23-2011, 07:47 PM
~8.2 here
Jedi
05-23-2011, 09:27 PM
While I'm 100% in favor of truth in advertising, is the slight descrepancy in weight...several ounces...an issue that is really *that* important?
:huh

Yes.....when you are working regularly the difference of a 1/2 pound is noticeable to me.
MT Buckaroo
05-23-2011, 09:48 PM
Mine is 8.0 lbs on the nose according to the official Rapala digital fish scale.
bayside
05-24-2011, 06:42 AM
7lbs 12oz. here.
Jeffj
05-24-2011, 09:32 AM
While I'm 100% in favor of truth in advertising, is the slight descrepancy in weight...several ounces...an issue that is really *that* important?
:huh


nope
JoeB63
05-24-2011, 10:40 AM
I have 2 DGTs. One is 7.5 lbs, the other is 7.8 lbs. I really don't like playing a 3 or 4 hour gig with a guitar that weighs much more than 8 lbs.
Lemonhand
05-24-2011, 10:20 PM
Mine is 8.8 lbs on the digital bathroom scale.
JPenn
05-25-2011, 04:54 AM
The 2 I had were both under 7 3/4lbs.
grapeshot
05-25-2011, 06:20 AM
If you want a nice, lightweight one, this is the lightest one I have seen on the webs at the moment (great looking top & finish, too!):

http://www.wildwoodguitars.com/electrics/prs/signature/11171823/11171823.php
Madison
05-25-2011, 06:53 AM
I much prefer a 7 lb or less guitar, like my LsL, but the 8lb DGT hanging off a nice wide Levy strap is effortless.
reddog112
05-25-2011, 09:19 AM
Mine is 8 lbs 3 ounces of pure goodness
magicaxeman
05-25-2011, 06:50 PM
While I'm 100% in favor of truth in advertising, is the slight descrepancy in weight...several ounces...an issue that is really *that* important?
:huh

It can be for those like myself who are disabled.

For me the difference of as little as 4oz's makes the difference between being able to lift it and not being able to lift it.