How do you ensure that the neck does not dive ? I would love a S type light guitar. There are very cheap brands using Paulownia, such as Eko, as well as guitar kits with bodies priced at Forty pounds. But I'd love a superlite GS Strat , providing that all the parts and screws do not strip away over time.Thanks.
I had a $100 Dean Vendetta years ago, made of Paulownia. Super light, strong, and acoustically resonant. Everyone was always surprised how light it was.
I watched this after seeing the launch videos for the PRS NF53 yesterday. You guys have nailed a much more tele guitar which sounds and looks better, and is way cheaper. Love my Partington GSs and I play my GS2 every day - I will have to get a new one to try out the craftsmanship of Higham Ferrers!
I had a candlenut body before. It should be lighter than Paulownia. It works. Really light but the neck dive is abyssmal playing sitting down. Standing up it was great. But i like how my alder body vibrates when you struck a chord
Ooooo, that sounds amazing and the neck is as beautiful as mine. Shame mine doesn't sound as good, or maybe it's just my sloppy playing. Great idea with the wood sourcing and complimentary adjustments to the pups. What exciting times.
I went to the website & couldn't find any guitars using this wood? I'd like something w/an HSH or HH setup. I'd love that in a tele body, but the body shape isn't so important.
I’ve got the Gordon Smith S Style in paulownia and it is absolutely stunning both to look at and play! Think F*nder Custom Shop then half the price. I’m now seriously considering a Classic T type one like this next.
The weight, choice of wood and neck and intonation and setting and tension of strings influence how comfortable and easy (or not) the guitar is to play but have very very little to do with the tone and sound. The pick-ups and amplifier (and pedal, if used) are 99% responsible for the sound of an electric guitar. Ther is bobody alive who can tell the difference between the sound a 4.25kg mahogany-bodied guitar makes versus a 3.5 kg alder bodied guitar once they are jacked up to a fuzz box and valve amp. But even a beginner could probably tell the difference between the speed, action and comfort of paying each guitar.
You're very close, but It's the pickups & the fingers where tone lies. Pedals aren't really considered part of guitar tone, since it's an outside unit that literally processes the guitar signal. But yeah, guitar body wood & weight has the absolute least to do w/tone.
Amazing guitars built by a fantastic, accessible and very skilled team - I love my Gordon Smiths!
Love to see you take advantage of the lightness with a bit vibrato
Adding to my Christmas list. Fingers crossed Father Christmas gets me one. I love my 97 Graduate but she is about 9 lbs.
Still waiting for that set neck guitar demo "in a couple of weeks"!
Same. One year later.
Look at that neck! Stunning.
Empress wood is excellent for guitars. I have one (not your model) but I love the look and sound of your models
How do you ensure that the neck does not dive ?
I would love a S type light guitar.
There are very cheap brands using Paulownia, such as Eko, as well as guitar kits with bodies priced at Forty pounds.
But I'd love a superlite GS Strat , providing that all the parts and screws do not strip away over time.Thanks.
oooh, how punchy is that guitar?!! sounds lovely. Great playing :) Well done team GS!
I had a $100 Dean Vendetta years ago, made of Paulownia. Super light, strong, and acoustically resonant. Everyone was always surprised how light it was.
Sounds and looks great!
I’m looking forward to try it out.
You have got me hooked
sounds pretty great, I like the idea of the lightweight-ness as well...
Sweet sound, lovely little T…
Woah that tele looks awesome.
I watched this after seeing the launch videos for the PRS NF53 yesterday. You guys have nailed a much more tele guitar which sounds and looks better, and is way cheaper. Love my Partington GSs and I play my GS2 every day - I will have to get a new one to try out the craftsmanship of Higham Ferrers!
I had a candlenut body before.
It should be lighter than Paulownia.
It works. Really light but the neck dive is abyssmal playing sitting down.
Standing up it was great.
But i like how my alder body vibrates when you struck a chord
Ooooo, that sounds amazing and the neck is as beautiful as mine. Shame mine doesn't sound as good, or maybe it's just my sloppy playing.
Great idea with the wood sourcing and complimentary adjustments to the pups. What exciting times.
I went to the website & couldn't find any guitars using this wood? I'd like something w/an HSH or HH setup. I'd love that in a tele body, but the body shape isn't so important.
Is a guitar with a light weight good quality?
I’ve got the Gordon Smith S Style in paulownia and it is absolutely stunning both to look at and play! Think F*nder Custom Shop then half the price.
I’m now seriously considering a Classic T type one like this next.
And now I’ve bought one! Absolutely fantastic guitars. I just need to learn to play like Ben now!
I purchased a lightweight guitar from Kritz (Belgium guitar builder) 2,3 kg or 5 pounds.
Hey mate - are you getting natural vibrato by bowing the neck as you play? Is that easier to do as the guitar is lighter?
The weight, choice of wood and neck and intonation and setting and tension of strings influence how comfortable and easy (or not) the guitar is to play but have very very little to do with the tone and sound.
The pick-ups and amplifier (and pedal, if used) are 99% responsible for the sound of an electric guitar.
Ther is bobody alive who can tell the difference between the sound a 4.25kg mahogany-bodied guitar makes versus a 3.5 kg alder bodied guitar once they are jacked up to a fuzz box and valve amp.
But even a beginner could probably tell the difference between the speed, action and comfort of paying each guitar.
You're very close, but It's the pickups & the fingers where tone lies. Pedals aren't really considered part of guitar tone, since it's an outside unit that literally processes the guitar signal. But yeah, guitar body wood & weight has the absolute least to do w/tone.
Would love a new Gordon Smith guitar for under £6 😜
I might order two!
Nice one
What is the difference in weight between Paulownia and Poplar?
They both cover a range of weights.
The real star is the player.
Ben what's goin on there's no a hole in that guitar? 😂😂🏴👍👍🥃Respect to you mate
Just what the doctor ordered.