Trying to identify this wood.

[straycat]

Just a thought go down to your local Auto zone and get a gallon of aircraft stripper and try that it will take off the paint with out all that sanding.When the paint has been removed lightly block sand smooth then put on a sealer

[UFORocks]

Just a thought go down to your local Auto zone and get a gallon of aircraft stripper and try that it will take off the paint with out all that sanding.When the paint has been removed lightly block sand smooth then put on a sealer

I did this on my second project. I didnt experience any damage to the wood, though I've heard that paint stripper can do so. It was much faster than sanding, and very effective.

Later,

Steve

[zeegler]

You could actually start out with a scraper. It's just a flat piece of metal with a burred edge. It takes off poly paints quite easily, and is very easy to control. It's also much healthier than sanding or chemical strippers.

[siggy14]

OK Guys, I added more photo's, and yes i am getting a scraper tomorrow, even the sander takes awhile and very messy with all that damn dust!

With the pictures on the left you will see FULL SIZE, click on it and you will see a bigger one.

http://community.webshots.com/album/554641529vHshQW

[siggy14]

where are all my wood experts?

[zeegler]

I'm gonna have to go with alder. It's a little more red than you normally see basswood, and poplar often has a slight greenish/yellowish tinge.

[shelby22]

I'm gonna have to go with alder. It's a little more red than you normally see basswood, and poplar often has a slight greenish/yellowish tinge.

+1. The red tone says Alder.

[slash]

From the pictures I would tend to lean toward alder. Sometimes it's hard to tell from pictures but here a few more of different varieties of wood.


On the Left - Maple, Body on the right Alder


Black Limba Blank, the 2 bodies on top are both Swamp Ash


Swamp Ash


Basswood


Alder


Mahogany


White Limba

[siggy14]

yeah looks like alder to me too, thanks guys.

[Learn Guitars]

Id also suggest alder.