![]() ![]() The Cedar top is supposed to create a "warm" sound. I purchased both from suppliers on E-bay. I chose Western Red "Sinker" Cedar for the top (or sound board as it is called) and Claro Walnut for the sides and back. ![]() ![]() I, being the rebel, didn't want to do that, so I chose different wood. The book recommends specific wood, Sitka Spruce for the top and Rosewood for the back and sides. The next task, which was the source of some consternation, was to select the wood to use for the body of the guitar. The book includes lots of photos and even full scale plans, which are handy, but, while sufficient, lacks information I need. It walks the reader through building a style of guitar similar to the Martin OM(orchestra model), which is a smaller guitar with a more body. I selected that book after reading about a few others on Amazon but my purchase was rather impulsive. I chose a book entitled " Building Your Own Acoustic Guitar: Complete Instructions and Full-Size Plans" by Jonathan Kinkead. The first task was to decide what to use for reference material. ![]()
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