Greetings all,
Kind of a newb with a 2 part question.
I'm coinsidering 2 builds...
1) Custom body design, mahogany back and flame maple top with binding. It's a single cutaway design. This is my preference between the 2 build options.
OR
2) Korina Explorer copy (I have templates). I'm slightly less enthused about this option. But I suspect it will cost a great deal less and probably be easier to build.
Considering the cost of figured maple, and this being my first build (which I may butcher), I'm wondering if I should build an Explorer instead because the wood will cost less? I don't want to spend too much in case I ruin it. Any advice or suggestions?
Also, can anyone recommend a good affordable body blank supplier? I was quoted $175 for 1/4" AAA maple on mohogany from one supplier...pretty expensive compared to a basic Mahogany blank. I don't want to go with a thinner top for fear of sand-throughs.
Thanks!