Most electric guitar bodies are made of wood. This wood is rarely one solid piece, as laminating hardwoods in the proper way can produce a body of exceptional strength and superior tone. The most common woods used for electric guitar body construction include maple, basswood, ash, poplar, alder, and mahogany.

Many bodies will consist of good sounding but inexpensive woods, like ash, with a "top", or thin layer of another, more attractive wood (such as maple with a natural "flame" pattern) glued to the top of the basic wood. Guitars constructed like this are often called "flame tops".

The body is usually carved or routed to accept the other elements, such as the bridge, pickup, neck, and other electronic components. Many higher-end electrics have a nitro-cellulose laquer finish on the top, which promotes resonance.

Seriously, you're better off buying a "already made" guitar from the shop.

I mean, the cost of getting the right wood, right pickups, the right hardware, at alone making the guitar (it's not as easy as building a computer rig) is enough to get two super cun guitars.

Unless you want to experience first hand on how to make your own guitar and named it "Ex_03 Limited Edition 03's Stratcaster" and knock out Fender from the global market .... by all means, go ahead

This post has been edited by TheWhacker: Feb 20 2006, 10:14 PM