Non pbg strat build

[Joe Piler]

That trans purple burst will look sweet and there is some nice grain in that body.

It is ridicilously light though, i'll weigh it tomorrow. Have no idea what wood it is or what brand definitely not squier headstock shape isn't right for that.

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[euroa guitars]

Sanding the cutaways is always tricky sand paper wrapped around thick dowel or a part of a broomstick is usually the way I do it, sounds like it will be awesome with all your mods. I wouldn't worry too much about the weight though, many builders strive to make their bodies as light as possible. I have some paulownia (Dragon Tree) that I will be making into a guitar, almost feels as light as Balsa wood but is really resonant.

[Joe Piler]

Sanding the cutaways is always tricky sand paper wrapped around thick dowel or a part of a broomstick is usually the way I do it, sounds like it will be awesome with all your mods. I wouldn't worry too much about the weight though, many builders strive to make their bodies as light as possible. I have some paulownia (Dragon Tree) that I will be making into a guitar, almost feels as light as Balsa wood but is really resonant.

Could it be ash though?

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[wokkaboy]

Hey Joe I doubt the timber is ash, ash would be more dense than basswood. Some cheap strats have been made with plywood but doesn't look like plywood.

[Joe Piler]

Hey Joe I doubt the timber is ash, ash would be more dense than basswood. Some cheap strats have been made with plywood but doesn't look like plywood.

It certainly isnt or i would've chucked it right out

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[euroa guitars]

Very light swamp ash if your extremely lucky?? What ever it is it still looks cool.

[andrewdosborne]

My guess is paulownia. Looking good!

[Joe Piler]

My guess is paulownia. Looking good!

Could very well be! If i can get the neck to line up right and my burst finosh doesnt fail miserably I think i'll have a nice axe to add to my collection!

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[Joe Piler]

Ok after a VERY long sanding session im finally done! Sanded everything including the fretboard down to 600 grit.

Holes for custom inlays are prepped.

I bolted the body and neck together just for kicks and MY GOD it is LIGHT i cant express this ive never held such a light guitar, it makes my hardtail jackson dinky feel like a battering ram!

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[Fretworn]

My guess is paulownia. Looking good!

It could also be poplar?