Weight

Weight

The Les Paul is known for its considerable weight. This is due to the thickness of the guitar (one of the thickest solid body electrics) and the kinds of woods used. This thickness contributes to the warmth of the tone; Les Pauls are known for being much deeper than many Fender guitars which have distinctive bright, open tones. The weight of Les Pauls can cause guitarists to complain of shoulder and back pains while playing standing up. The weight is also centered towards the rear of the guitar, creating a problem when the guitar is played in the seated position because the neck has a tendency to be levered-up by the weight of the rear.