Wish i could get ti that cheap lol
I got enough 8/4 Zebra wood to make two of these for a little over $200.00. (that would be 3 or 4 standard tele or strat shapes) I'd have to figure out the board foot cost but I'm to lazy. When I figure out my board cost I just figure out how many guitars I can get out of it and then divide the cost by that number.
I got it off of EBay from Thoag. http://myworld.ebay.com/thoag Good prices, fast shipping and the wood was pretty straight when I got it. Ran it through the plainer and jointer a few times and I was ready to go.
One thing about Zebrawood though. IT SMELLS LIKE COW DUNG when you are cutting it and sanding it. However, once you get done sanding it starts to go away. It will fill your shop and get stuck in your head for sure. Once you finish it the smell is gone. Quite the stinker though.
I'm going to make a small run of these with Walnut wings and maple neck through. They will likely have TOM bridges with passive Seymour Duncan's. They can be custom ordered in this config but obviously with a Kahler, Active live wires and solid body exotic woods, this version won't go cheep.
Also, It means alot to me to get some positive feedback. I know I don't post here alot but so far I like this forum.
Rock on!