Les Pauls are known to be back-breaking guitars, especially compared to the ultra-light Fender Stratocaster. But this is a huge part of what gives the guitar it's hefty unmistakable tonal qualities. Les Pauls typically have mahogany slab bodies that are large and thick with a maple cap glued to the top, making them able to resonate and provide incredible tone but making them extremely heavy. Some models have cavities routed into the bodies to take off some of the weight, but of curse, this comes with a small sacrifice in tone too.