When talking about teles, particulary old school ones, the first thing that comes to my mind is swamp ash. Maybe you could use it for the body. It also looks cooler than alder.
What would be the best way to finish a wenge neck? Warmoth says it requiers no finish but it feels kinda odd to me.
I think I'll be using grain filler with the mahogany but should I use it with the bubinga also?