Boltz Posted November 4, 2002 Report Share Posted November 4, 2002 Hi all, I've decided to scrap my frankenstein 335 project in favor of a "from scratch" guitar. Currently I don't have a bandsaw so I'll be cutting the body by hand, and I have little routing experience. Given this, what woods are easier to work with? I'm not sure I'm ready to ruin some nice mahogany and maple blanks (yet!) But I don't want to dump hundreds of hours into plywood either. A little advice is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEdwardJones Posted November 4, 2002 Report Share Posted November 4, 2002 Ok, I'm talking out of my butt here as I haven't worked with it, but.... Poplar tends to be really cheap and I like the sound of it. Seems to me like it would make a great starter wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 4, 2002 Report Share Posted November 4, 2002 Poplar, Basswood or even some forms of Ash........... Maple is pretty bright to begin with (tone wise) and a highly dense wood so it will literally kill blades if your not use to working with it. Mahogany is a little more forgiving once your ready to work with it. I take it eventually your going for a maple top with mahogany back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boltz Posted November 4, 2002 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2002 Yeah, maple top, mahogany back is my goal. I was thinking Poplar also, but wanted to see if anyone had other ideas. Basswood is a good suggestion, too. Has anyone worked with Alder? Thanks for the replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted November 4, 2002 Report Share Posted November 4, 2002 Yes actually I have and it is simular to Basswood as far as cutting goes. It may be a little harder but not much............... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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