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I am interested in a couple of pieces please.

I have been told that Poplar by itself is not a good choice for necks. But what about if I laminated a piece of Poplar between two pieices of Walnut? Would the Walnut add anything to the rigidity or stability of the neck or should I just use it for solid bodies?

I just wanted to let you guys know that I recieved the Electra today and am so excited. The neck on this thing is phenomenal! It is so much more slender and comfortable than a standard Gibson neck. I think I have identified the model as well an early carved maple top SLM Electra 2249 model. Looks like these came with rosewood fretboard on a maple neck early but then were switched to maple / maple. http://www.rivercityamps.com/electra/2249.php Anybody know how thick I have to make the top? I have a 4/4 piece of Curly Maple that I was going to bookmatch and is ready to go, but I am afraid it may be too thin seeing that most carved top LPs are about 2 7/8" thick and the body of this electra is is smaller than 2 inches. What do you think? Should I bookmatch the top or cut it as is (1" thick).

Good point. I think that is what I will do.

I don't understand what the issue would be? A fat strat just comes equipped with a set of HBs instead of the usual SSS. I don't see why that would effect the neck fitment. There is usually some space between the neck and the neck pickup. Any strat neck should be fine, and if not it would not take much modification to make it work. Thats why Leo designed the strat the way he did, so it would be easy to change necks.

I'm working on it. I figured the best source of info would be this site. Google presents a lot of info but some of it is not credible, at least here you can correct someone's mistake. I do know a bit about guitars since I have played a lot longer than I have built them. Unfortunately I usually focus on the usuals... Fender, Gibson, Ibanez, PRS, Martin, Taylor... and have not reasearched a lot about Charvel or Jackson since I figured they were really Fender companies. I am doing some major research right now into vintge Electras and Gretsch. But I will keep up the vigilance. Thanks for the tips guys! P.S. Where can I get some decent sized Alder? My local woodcraft has Alder but it is too thin, only 4/4 unless I want to glue two pieces together I suppose.

Not bad! I like. Keep up the good work.

Sweet V design. Nice continuity with the angles (noting the V at the stem of the fretboard matching the body.) I am the same way, I am only now learning to appreciate V's after playing / collecting guitars for over 5 years.

Looks good man! Need to keep us updated!

Has anybody used Poplar for instruments? I have never heard of it before. Maybe there is a reason? Also, can Poplar exhibit a flame or curl?

Yeah these things are great! I have played one at my local shop several times. Great sound, Great effects, and a very user friendly interface with presets.

Looks Great! Keep it up!

Still for sale? Yeah it still is. How much shipped to 48170? Besides pickups are there any other issues with the guitar?

Wow I am sorry to hear about this happening to you. I just bought your book about 3 weeks ago from Woodcraft. It is a great book and was definitely worth the $20. Thank you for creating the book and good luck with your company and stopping the ecopy thing.

Thanks for the link Bri!