They weigh a ton but have a very unique sound. They have a lot of attack on the tone and sustain pretty well. The pickup is interchnageable (I have 4 different ones for the one I have, some real DA's, some potted DiMarzios). Originally there were single coil and humbucker pickups with different output levels. This is a reissue, where they addressed the problem with the original bridge (not very adjustable as it is a rosewood block) and did change the electrics slightly, but it will probably sound similar to my original.