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: Guitar Making
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…
Carving the Zebrawood Neck of Guitar #57
Finally some neck carving on this most unusual of guitars! I’m using zebrawood for the neck and the fretboard.
Some Early Thoughts on Zebrawood as a Guitar Neck for Guitar #57
It’s cantankerous and it smells bad! There, that’s it.
Posted in All, Guitar Making
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…
Fretting – Podcast Ep. 2
In this episode I cover some fret installation basics including fretboard materials, fretwire selection, hammering frets versus pressing frets, securing fret ends, dealing with chipout, and gluing in frets.
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 Carbon Fiber Rods in the Neck of Guitar #56
I install 2 carbon fiber rods on both sides of the truss rod. This gives lateral support to the neck and reinforces it against twisting. I show how I rout out the slots and how I install the carbon fiber…
Inside Look – Ron and Lamar on the last day of their 8 Day Guitar Building Workshop
Students Ron and Lamar ream their bridge pins to fit, slot the nut and give their guitars a final setup, before stringing them up and playing them for the first time!
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