Roger. A friend of mine went to memphis a few years ago, and actually HELD Gus Cannon's old jug. He was in awe.....until the leather strap broke and the jug fell to the ground and ended up with a DENT!

The curator of the museum said "don't worry" but I don't think my friend will ever be the same!

Remember that Fritz Richmond (from the Kweskin band) got a LOT of volume from his lightweight Clorox bottles. So it ain't the weight.

Rick