Cheers @robin. I really must have a go at trying to make some. 
🙂🎶🎸🙏

@liebe Thanks Dan, your suggestion of obeche could be a possibility, it appears that it’s lighter and softer than Poplar but not markedly so. Do you have any suggestions where I might be able to source it? I’ve been looking…   Read more»

I hear you Robin🤣🤣👍

@nickkuk Looking good, nice work!! 😃
Really like that maple cap on the body. Thought mine was heavy at 4.1kg but you’ve beaten me on that one🤣🤣👍🎸

So here it is for a bit – there’s some alignment issues and the nut needs sorting but I missed it after playing the strat and acoustic. It’s had some additional shaping, carves etc. I have some tidying up todo…   Read more»

Hi @brie, I’ve not used it myself, but Poplar is pretty commonly used. My understanding is it’s easy to work. If you’re looking for light weight, take a look at obeche too. It’s pretty cheap and very light. I’ve got…   Read more»