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Simple question really ... would you be willing to give up using metal control knobs if it would save you a full 1/3 pound in weight vs. plastic knobs?

I'm considering just this move, but I'm finding it difficult to stomach the thought of using plastic for anything except a pickguard and control cover plate. I'm also looking into considering a lighter metal like aluminum, but I'm not finding a pleasing style that is also available in both black and chrome plating

any one care to share their thoughts?

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here's a few additional weight saving thoughts:

- Hipshot Ultralights vs. Schaller BML's = 1/2 pound savings
- alum Type A bridge vs. brass Typa A bridge = approx 1/4 pound

total weight savings by incorporating Ultralights, alum bridge, and plastic knobs is over a full pound! using graphite stiffening bars in the neck instead of steel reduces weight by another 3/4 pound. using an ultralight body core will reduce weight by at least another half pound, if not more

all the best,

R

Metal.

Of course wood would be lighter and pretty snazzy too!

I prefer wood better than plastic,,but aluminum could match very well with some woods especially in satin finish ,like there : http://www.ets-hardware.com/
some of their Bridges are less" angular" than Hipshot ,and could suit very well with the general line of the body
But it is only my taste

Greetings
André