Hey guys... Im new to the forum - my first post.
Being that Im pretty handy with wood I decided Id like to make an elec guitar... nothing too fancy - basic fender, Ibenez, LesPaul....whatever design.... I have not played in a long time and like to get back into it....
Anyway I am simply looking for good advice where to start... I have read a lot on various internet sites a;ready and wondering about :
Through neck or bolt on ?
Fret board wood ?
Fret board radius ?
Neck - solid piece of wood VS laminated
I have 2 mahaogany blanks 1" X 3" X 36" grain is beautiful (a little wavy) wood very seasoned.... thinkin about using one for neck, perhaps laminating a strip of maple down center ??
Thats basically it....... One more thing....... If I keep it simple.....How much can I expect to spend on hardware - remember - Im not trying to build anything fancy hardware wise.... just something thats decent and sounds good.
Thanks guys......