You might want to have the dresser appraised before you alter it in any way. If it has any significant monetary value, removing or replacing any of the original parts can render it virtually worthless.

This may not matter too much to you if you are more focused on making a nice instrument than in the monetary value of the dresser. However, think about how much really nice wood you can buy with the proceeds if you find out the dresser is worth some money and you sell it.

Good luck,

Carol