How light can ST80/ST100 be?

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Russian Vadim

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Seems to me most ST80s weigh around 3,5-3,6 kg (7,71-7,93 lbs.). My '79 ST80 weighs 3,3 kg (7,27 lbs.). I've had a ST50 that weighed 3,6 kg (7,93 lbs.) and that 300 grams were really noticeable, ST80 feels featherweight, ST50 felt just like my humbucker-equipped Guilds.

SO my question is: how light can hi-end Springys get? What is the lightest Springy have you had? Photos and details are very welcome.

My ST80

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6 lbs 9 oz is about 2,976 kg. That's very light and I think in the 50s Strat territory. Pretty cool. But still it seems like most of them weigh 7,7 lbs.

I'd say Tokai did pretty good on choosing light bodies.
 
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