https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/whats-up-with-alder/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:39:06 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/whats-up-with-alder/#post-206330 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 06:32:33 +0000
Alder is shaped very easily, generally has good grain structure, takes a finish well, etc.

A wood that is easy to work with is important unless you're doing high dollar custom work.]]> Guitar Players Discussion kingpatzer https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/whats-up-with-alder/#post-206330 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/whats-up-with-alder/#post-206328 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 05:49:57 +0000 Guitar Players Discussion Number6 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/whats-up-with-alder/#post-206328 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/whats-up-with-alder/#post-206273 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:08:35 +0000 The density of the wood varies specimen to specimen, I think Alder is about the same as mahogany, maybe a bit lighter.
Check out warmoth.com they have alot of info on the woods they use to build their bodies.
Cool project man!

Wolf]]> Guitar Players Discussion Zacharias https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/whats-up-with-alder/#post-206273 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/whats-up-with-alder/#post-21432 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 19:24:24 +0000
God, it's been such a long time since I have posted on here or even checked out the site. Really should make a habit of checking in around here more often. Anyway, I have a few quick questions that I need some help one.

Basically, I'm doing research for a school project on a material of my choice. Obviously being a bit of a guitar fan I decided to go for a wood used in guitars. So I choose Alder. Only one problem, I know the basics about the material. I know that it is fairly light, can be found all over the world, gives a great tone that isn't to bright but isn't to warm, is fairly cheap but I need to know why it is like this. Why does the wood give such a great tone? Why is it light compared to other types of woods used for guitars? Is there any other reasons guitarists choose guitars with a body made from Alder instead of a guitar made from another wood such as Hopefully some of you will be able to help me find the answer to these questions.

All help would be much appreciated,

Jonathan]]> Guitar Players Discussion Jonathan H https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-players-discussion/whats-up-with-alder/#post-21432