50 Pound (and Under) Steel Guitars?

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 27 Aug 2018 9:37 am

I know this has been discussed before, but I can't seem to find the past threads. Plus, maybe we're due for an update anyhow...

I'd love to see a list of guitars that come in at or under fifty pounds in their case. (That is, without having to pack legs and the pedalbar in a separate suitcase.)

Fire away. I'd love to see as complete a list as possible.

Bill Moore (RIP) · Post by **Bill Moore (RIP)** » 27 Aug 2018 9:58 am

I don't have a complete list, but I do own a Justice Pro Lite and a Desert Rose S-10, excellent guitars that are less than 50 pounds. I think a Carter S-10 would make the list too.

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 27 Aug 2018 10:03 am

Chris, are you asking about S-10s only, or D-10s too, or U12s...?

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 27 Aug 2018 10:25 am

I don't happen to play a 12 string myself but, for everyone's sake, let's open the party to all possible attendees.

Tom Dillon · Post by **Tom Dillon** » 27 Aug 2018 10:43 am

My On-Trak S10 3x4 is 22.2 (guitar only) and 34.4 lbs in the case.

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 27 Aug 2018 11:14 am

I have a Williams S 12 uni,,,7 pedals, 5 knees,,,,an even 40 lbs in a Brand X light weight case.

FWIW,,,I would not hesitate to ship this guitar in this Brandx case. I feel it would be as protected as in a hard case, if the case were properly packed. I would pack it no differently than the hard cases I've shipped.

Jim Fogarty · Post by **Jim Fogarty** » 27 Aug 2018 11:39 am

My Stage One is @35lbs, I believe, in the case.

Brett Lanier · Post by **Brett Lanier** » 27 Aug 2018 11:50 am

My D10 Marlen is 39lbs in a BrandX case.

You don't really need legs and a pedal bar do you??

Geoff Queen · Post by **Geoff Queen** » 27 Aug 2018 12:59 pm

Emmons S10 push pull with alloy legs in a SKB trap case is 48 lbs.

Richard Smelker · Post by **Richard Smelker** » 27 Aug 2018 1:09 pm

Pedalmaster S10 in SKB case is 46 lbs.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 27 Aug 2018 1:50 pm

I have 3 models that fit in that category.

The S10~3x4 which is a pro guitar. @ 39 lbs. in case

The S10~Pro @ 39 lbs. in case (This one is a Lefty"

The Pro Lite @ 41 lbs. in case

Check our website for details,
www.justicesteelguitars.com

Larry Allen · Post by **Larry Allen** » 27 Aug 2018 2:53 pm

This 2015 Excel is 21 lbs, the case is 12 lbs...

Douglas Schuch · Post by **Douglas Schuch** » 27 Aug 2018 3:10 pm

I did a compilation of reported weights for pedal steels in a table format a number of years ago. Here is the thread:

viewtopic.php?t=235666

I will update the table with the info provided here. I encourage any and all to post the weight of their guitars, preferably both in and out of the case, in the linked thread. We can keep that one as a running thread on the topic. I think guitar weight is more important than "in the case" weight for the simple reason that cases can vary greatly depending on how much protection you need. I play an MSA Millennium in part due to the low weight. These come with a very heavy road case - so in the case is about the same as many other guitar. But shipping them in this case is so much more stress-free! And I built a light-weight case for mine that I can use to carry it to gigs, fly, etc.

Edit: My table is for guitar weight only (I'd forgotten), but again, feel this is the important number.

Bob Bestor · Post by **Bob Bestor** » 27 Aug 2018 6:21 pm

The Mullen Discovery is 47 lbs. in the case.

https://mullenguitars.com/discovery

John Macy · Post by **John Macy** » 27 Aug 2018 6:30 pm

My Fessy SD10 4x7 with the lightweight legs on a SKB trap case clocks in at 48 pounds...

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 27 Aug 2018 6:36 pm

I can get either my Millennium D10 or my Franklin D10 into an SKB Wheel-EZE type case - without the legs and pedal rack - and come in at 47-49 lbs. So I put my legs/rack into a second one which also serves as my suitcase, holding my clothes, CDs, volume pedal, cords, etc.

Jim Fogarty · Post by **Jim Fogarty** » 27 Aug 2018 7:16 pm

Jim Cohen wrote:I can get either my Millennium D10 or my Franklin D10 into an SKB Wheel-EZE type case - without the legs and pedal rack - and come in at 47-49 lbs. So I put my legs/rack into a second one which also serves as my suitcase, holding my clothes, CDs, volume pedal, cords, etc.

You obviously travel with a personal valet for your hats as well, right?

Steve Mueller · Post by **Steve Mueller** » 27 Aug 2018 8:10 pm

That SKB case looks like a great option!

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 27 Aug 2018 8:11 pm

Jim Fogarty wrote:You obviously travel with a personal valet for your hats as well, right?

Of course, Jim. That's who's taking the photo.

Michael Johnstone · Post by **Michael Johnstone** » 27 Aug 2018 10:28 pm

Excel keyless U-12 w/8+9. 38 pounds. 49 pounds in flight case.

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 27 Aug 2018 10:55 pm

My Desert Rose S-10 4&5 with pedals and pedal rack in flight case according to Delta Airlines 49 Lbs.

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 27 Aug 2018 11:14 pm

Emmons GS-10.

Dave O'Brien · Post by **Dave O'Brien** » 28 Aug 2018 4:45 am

My Emmons Black rock and Mullen Semi-pro both 3 & 4.

George Kimery · Post by **George Kimery** » 28 Aug 2018 5:00 am

My Zum D-10 is 35.6 LB in a soft case, minus the legs and pedal bar.[/list][/b]

Mike Vallandigham · Post by **Mike Vallandigham** » 28 Aug 2018 8:32 am

For a fully loaded Pro guitar, you probably wont get any lighter than a new Excel. Especially in the S-12 format.

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