This episode of DIY Guitar Making was filmed during one of the Spring 2023 Acoustic Guitar Build Workshops. I talk about the need for added scale length in order to compensate for string stretch, and I demonstrate the process for…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I glue the soundboard to the sides, discuss different options for the fingerboard, and talk about bending ebony binding strips in the side bending machine. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss how to mark out and cut the notches for the brace ends into the rimset using a set of Dremel tools. Then we talk about installing labels on the back and…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss the backplate and my process for tapering the brace ends and for installing caps over the lap joints. I also talk about side braces and about kerfing installation and radiusing of…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk generally about the process of carving and voicing the top braces and how beginners should approach the process, among other tips and tricks presented as I go over what was done…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss the installation of the soundboard braces and give a detailed overview of the various functions of the braces, plates and grafts and how they work together to encourage specific modal movements…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about cutting the 4 lap joints and creating an incredibly tight fit for a lattice and installing it on the back plate. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about contouring the neck and tailblock and the installation of these critical elements. I also talk about installing the radial rosette that I made for David’s guitar, and lastly I reveal…