Im getting ready to build my first solidbody instrument and I don want to ruin an expensive piece of wood. Can I use MDF (medium density fiberboard) for the body?
A. MDF is nasty stuff to machine and will create thick clouds of dust, it doesn’t glue well, it doesn’t hold screws well. Use cheap, solid wood and you’ll be better off. Poplar is a good choice in a hardwood as it is cheap and readily available, easy to work, and several of our members have reported good luck with it. You can also use a softwood like pine or spruce, but stay away from that nasty MDF!
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