This is a Q&A episode where I answer questions from the Member’s Forum in the Online Guitar Building School at ericschaeferguitars.com.
Category: Design
Analyzing the Guitar String – Podcast Ep. 5
I discuss all things strings: string gauges, scale lengths, hex core vs. round core, phosphor bronze, 80/20 bronze etc… String Tension Guide:https://www.daddario.com/globalassets/pdfs/accessories/tension_chart_13934.pdf Compensation Calculator:https://www.liutaiomottola.com/formulae/compensation.htm To find the “DIY Guitar Making” podcasts AND videos all in one place visit:www.diyguitarmaking.com For information…
Interview with Jim Harris – Podcast Ep. 4
In this episode I have a conversation with Jim Harris of the popular woodworking youtube channel LastingBuild. Jim is a woodworker and he is getting started on his first acoustic guitar build. Check out LastingBuild at his youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Fui0XnhXKJ8inSOfOg42A…
Introduction and the Role of the Soundbox – Podcast Ep. 1
If you are used to seeing lutherie videos here, then this will be something new for you. I will still be making the videos but now I will also be posting podcast episodes as well! Episode ONE! Dun, dun dun…I…
Sourcing Wood for Guitar Builds – Podcast Ep. 3
I discuss options for sourcing acoustic guitar tonewoods from online luthier suppliers, from local hardwood suppliers, and even from the forest floor itself! (but dont’ do that…)
Installing a Wolf-against-the-Moon Headstock Inlay
I have a prefabricated wolf inlay from DePaule Supply and I’m going to drill and install this inlay for a student in an upcoming 8 day Guitar Building Workshop. Enjoy! Starbond Cyanoacrylate Glue Affiliate Link: https://www.starbond.com/?rfsn=3926446.604e6d
Installing Binding with Side Purfling on Guitar #56
I’ve attached a thin maple strip to the edge of my ebony binding strips and now I’m cutting the binding channels, and addressing the miters between the florentine cutaway tip and the end seam.
Prepping a Ziricote Fretboard for Guitar #56
I resaw, dimension and slot a fretboard out of a waste piece of Ziricote for Guitar #56
Making a Rosette for Ramon’s Classical Guitar
Ramon visits the shop to work on a cool radial rosette design with black limba, burl, and fiber strips. We’re using the Radial Rosette Maker Jig available here: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/
Milling and Slotting a Zebrawood Fretboard for Guitar #57
I’m using Zebrawood for the fingerboard on Guitar #57. I dimension out a rough fretboard blank, cut the fret slots and shape the board.
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