ok thanx for the replys on the last one....i talked to him about it today...he is making me use poplar because it turns easier and its good to learn on....anyone use poplar?? i think it might be a little soft..but hey..its better than noting....and cost me a whole .35$...also will gluing boards together have any effect on sound?? he wont let me use the 2x2s..hes making my cut poplar boards to 1.5x1.5x 10 and glue them together then turn that...will that have any effect on sound at all? maybe the glue will effect it somewhat...im not sure....thanx alot....