Originally Posted by: RazboHaven't decided on single coil or humbuckers, yet. I think that may be influenced by the materials I use.[/quote]
Everything (pickups, body material, style, neck, etc.) will be determined by what you intend to achieve with the finished instrument.

For example, what style(s) of music are you going to want to play with it? What do you want the guitar to be able to do? How do you want it to sound?
[QUOTE=Razbo]Would appreciate any thoughts or opinions.

1. Figure out what your goals are. That will help you decide on materials.

For example, a harder wood like alder (at least in the bridge area) will be required for a locking vibrato like a Floyd Rose. Otherwise you might like trying the tonal richness of a softer wood like basswood. The pickup config will be drastically different if you are a classic rocker, or metal head, or blues man. Or if you want to be able to do all three or some combination of them. Make sense?

2. www.stewmac.com

The best place for parts, tools, kits, templates, etc.