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LarryM
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Post by LarryM »

Hi!
My name is Larry I've been playing guitar for 40+ years and I'm considering a build project, probably an LP as my first one. My dilemma is whether to go with Basswood or Mahogany wood? What would you experienced guys suggest? I'm leaning towards Mahogany since I've got a mahogany Martin and it sounds pretty amazing.
Thanks in advance for your responses!
RnB
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Welcome Larry ... :>)

I built a few LP's, although they were flatopped. I used 1-piece Mahogany bodies. For LP's, Mahogany is the preferred wood. Do you plan on capping it w/ Maple? I've always thought of basswood as a lesser grade tonewood! Keep us updated. We'll look forward to your progress...
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Welcome to the forum Larry, get you a kit and get building!

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Welcome Larry. The world is full of mahogany Lesters......It is the standard wood for them. A basswood one sounds interesting. A friend of mine had an original Charvelle made of basswood, That thing had singing sustain for weeks......
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I build my first LP from basswood with a maple veneer top, it sounded and looked fine. Not a bad way to get started. At the time I actually preferred the look and thought of having a Mahogany LP but went with the basswood because it's lighter. Sine then I have built a light weight out of Pawlonia to ease my old man shoulders:) Personally I think the sound of an electric has more to do with PU choice than wood choice. Welcome to the forum, have fun.
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LarryM
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Post by LarryM »

Thanks for all the great advice and insight you guys! I will be ordering an LP kit in the near future. I like all of the ideas thrown out here and I'm sure they'll all play a role.
Thanks again!
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I know nothing about LP's except they spin on a turn table, right? :>)
However, you are welcome around here Larry and I'll be watching as you get started.

Kevin
LarryM
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Post by LarryM »

Kevin Sjostrand wrote:I know nothing about LP's except they spin on a turn table, right? :>)
However, you are welcome around here Larry and I'll be watching as you get started.

Kevin
Right Kevin... :-) I kind of wish I still had all my old Stones LP vinyl albums.
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