Author Topic: My Tribute Is Too Heavy!! (Read 321 times)

lbpesq · « **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2006, 12:31:33 PM »

David:

The descripion of the Tribute on this site only describes the top as double thick, not the back. That might explain the extra weight on yours if the back is a custom double thickness.

Modder Dave:

I don't know if the bungee-like straps are in the VFTV video. I'll have to check it out.

Bill, tgo

honkylips · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2006, 04:00:06 PM »

I have to agree with George about the Comfort Strap on the right in the photo. My Tribute doesn't weigh 11 lbs, but it does seem heavier than my other guitars. I have a late 80's Les Paul that I previously thought was the heaviest guitar on the planet. It probably weighs about the same as the Tribute, but the Tribute seems heavier. Almost like there might be an optical illusion because of the body shape. You expect it to be fairly light, but the Tribute is anything but light.

I think the active electronics and LEDs must add some weight when you consider there are 5 nine-volts on board. Long story short, though, get yourself one of those comfort straps. It solved my problem. If you move around much when you play, you will have to get used to the strap as it tends to slightly boing around like a Slinky. Good luck!

flaxattack · « **Reply #17 on:** July 09, 2006, 09:35:22 AM »

if i am not mistaken the boards for front and back are double thickness for the carving
requirements

but i am a bass player... so what do i know
i do know when discussing the tribute bass with val- it was decided right at the beginning that we wouldnt do this due to weight issues and hence came up with a different edge carving to give it the look but not the weight- thickness was another reason i didnt go series electronics as those basses are aslo thicker and quite heavier...

jseitang · « **Reply #18 on:** July 09, 2006, 12:54:56 PM »

man my neck is sore....
i have my custom series II made as a solidbody, along with the original 70's thickness of the body and triple ebony neck laminates makes my bass soo heavy, but it sure sustains nicely!

made_a_rose · « **Reply #19 on:** July 09, 2006, 09:27:31 PM »

Due to multiple surgeries on my spine, I use a device called an Mbrace. It actually lets you mount your guitar on a tripod style mike stand. You just walk up to the guitar and play it. I use it sitting too. It's amazing how many friends now use these in their home studios. It's done wonders for me. http://www.mbracestand.com/mbrace_home.html

lbpesq · « **Reply #20 on:** July 10, 2006, 06:28:53 AM »

Rich:

Interesting looking device. The web site, however, isn't so interesting. Not much info, and it looks like the distribution network is VERY limited. Also, it doesn't even give a hint of the price. So, how much does this thing cost?

Bill, the guitar one

made_a_rose · « **Reply #21 on:** July 10, 2006, 02:13:09 PM »

Bill,
These were just re-introduced. They sell for $50.00 without the stand. But I found a place for 50.00 w/stand. http://www.aapss.net/ I can't say how good the stand is, but the mbrace will hold any guitar.