4 Piece Body vs. 2 Piece Body (Alder)

Lerb21 · June 6th, 2008, 02:47 PM

I was just wondering if a 4 piece body will sound that much worse than a 2 piece body even if it has good pups in it and played through a good amp.

Thanks.

mellecaster · June 6th, 2008, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lerb21

I was just wondering if a 4 piece body will sound that much worse than a 2 piece body even if it has good pups in it and played through a good amp.

Thanks.

I think Terry Downs Shut the Book on that Myth w/ the MDF Caster....

robt57 · June 6th, 2008, 02:57 PM

I am not trying to be a smart-alec, but it is quite possible any given 4 piece could be a much better body than a given 2 piece body.

The only real way to tell is to build both and decide.

Are the odds better in favor of the 2 piece, maybe.

I have MIM Tele 5 piece alder body that is one of my best sounding guitars. [stock PUPs FWIW]

So we all can keep wondering with you really IMO.

In closing I'd say I would not be afraid to get a 4 piece body. I 'will' say when I make one, I do not put a seam down the center of the body, except on a top cap if I am doing it that way.

gibsonjunkie · June 6th, 2008, 03:05 PM

When I went strat shopping I played a lot of guitars and the best one was a natural ash 4 piece body. Not the prettiest guitar (well, not that bad) but it sounds killer!

Lerb21 · June 6th, 2008, 03:10 PM

Thanks guys. I was thinking that I've screwed up my entire guitar build by buying expensive pups and putting an expensive finish on a 4 piece body. Glad to see I was wrong!

robt57 · June 6th, 2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gibsonjunkie

When I went strat shopping I played a lot of guitars and the best one was a natural ash 4 piece body. Not the prettiest guitar (well, not that bad) but it sounds killer!

Was that a MIK Strat, I was way impressed with those myself. And he Classic series now as well.

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gibsonjunkie Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bloomfield, Connecticut Age: 55 Posts: 643	When I went strat shopping I played a lot of guitars and the best one was a natural ash 4 piece body. Not the prettiest guitar (well, not that bad) but it sounds killer! __________________ The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese...