I have made over thirty electric style guitars, most from scratch. A good place to use for a reference for materials is Luthers mercantile limited. http://www.lmii.com getting started with a kit then carving is probably what your wanting to do. An inexpensive place to purchase an electric kit with every component thought out for you is Do it yourself guitars http://diyguitarkits.net you can buy a kit then do your carving on the materials then assemble knowing the components are all there in one package. Most of all have fun doing it! I can’t wait to see what you come up with.
CHRIS, Charlottetown PEI Canada. Anytime you can repurpose, reuse, or recycle, everyone wins!