Without being rude, most Dano's that I have come across have, shall we say, a "unique" sound...
And yes, it is the players ability and skill but at the end of the day if you are going to build, why not use the very best materials and give your axe a head start?

The very best Luthiers I know would never use MDF or poo oil on their builds. Why? Because both products are crap for Guitar building and have no place in this industry.