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08-19-2019, 12:34 PM
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Bending poplar
I really like poplar. I like working with it, and I find the grain pretty. I’m wondering if anyone’s bent poplar sides for a guitar( what was the experience like/ things to look out for). What I’ve gotten through research is that it’s definitely not the best wood for guitars(given it’s a soft hard wood), but it can be used(back and sides). Any information anyone has on it would be appreciated. Thanks!
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08-20-2019, 09:12 AM
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I built a tulip magnolia (poplar) guitar a few years ago. I had no issues bending. The guitar sounds great, and I sold it some time back. The top of the guitar was made from Catalpa. I named the guitar “the Magcat”.
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08-20-2019, 10:11 PM
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Thanks. I found myself coming here often, so I thought I might as well make an acc. If you ever get around too it let me know how it goes.
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08-20-2019, 10:20 PM
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Its also good to hear that it bent well. I'm getting ready to make my first guitar. I just finished making my mold and template. I'm trying to make a Taylor gs min clone. I figured poplar would be a cheap first wood that easy too work with. Taylor made a guitar out of it before, and i thought it sounded nice. I think I'm going to uses a cherry neck. Ive always liked cherry trees. Its also a good neck wood too my knowledge. Might be a little heavy though. Thanks again.
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