What bandsaw would work best?

Look in the reviews section for different models.

Look at a 14” with at least a 1HP motor.

That’s all you need for guitar making.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

Another thing I would add to Gary’s statement is to toss the blade that comes with the machine. These generally are not the best quality and replace it with a Timberwolf or Woodslicer blade(s). Comments on these have been posted in the review section.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota

Gary’s got it right a 14” with at least 1HP, also look at quality and options (i.e. fence, guides, riser block, quick release, etc). Usually the more popular brands have the most options available and are the most popular for the reason they are well built. There are quite a number of brands available out there and lots of reviews as well. Depends on you budget and space available which will be best.

-- Jim Hallada, Chesterfield, VA

I agree a 14” would work. I have a smaller 10” bench-top and It would probably have a little bit of difficulty cuting a 4” slab.

-- Tyler, Illinois

yep im just going to agree with evaryone else i personaly have the jet 1 and 1/4 cabnet its my first band saw but im a very seriuse wood worker if your just testing the try to find your self a good used saw jet delta rikkon all of these are great saws i went with the jet becuse i got it used for very good price

cheers and good hunting

-- I buy tools so i can make more money,so ican buy more tools so I can work more, to make more money, so I can buy more tool, so I can work more

Ok…. so after reading what you guys posted and taking in to consideration my financial position I was thinking of ordering this Grizzly bandsaw (link below). What do you guys think.

http://www.amazon.com/Grizzly-G0555-Ultimate-14-Bandsaw/dp/B0000DD0AC/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=hi&qid=1209432986&sr=8-2

I just ordered a Grizzly G0555X; and will be happy to share my experience when it gets here. I looked around quite a bit, and like you, I’m pretty new at this stuff. I read some really good reviews of several different models here, but due to price and my basic needs; I went with the Grizzly.

-- -=Den

Looks like a good saw to me. Already has a fence and the tension release for the blade it real nice.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

I assume if you are cutting 4 inch boards for guitar making you are doing resawing thin slices. If that’s the case your blade and fence are just as important as your machine. A perfectly vertical fence and a good resaw blade with 3 tpi and a large hook angle make for best resawing.

-- DocK, WV