In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am returning to work on the Parlor Guitars. I give you an easy shorthand for getting proper intonation by adding the necessary increase in length to your scale length, AKA compensation, for…
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Guitar #106 | Full Build with Commentary from the Luthier
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: A full guitar build from start to finish! I give detailed commentary including guitar building techniques and analysis of the finished instrument. Guitar #106 is an Orchestra Model with a 25.34″ Scale, Sitka…
Making a Fretboard Template for My New Parlor Guitar Model
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, the parlor guitar saga continues! I create an MDF template using a bookmatching process to give symmetry to the aesthetic detail at the end of the fretboard tongue. � All episodes available at…
Q&A – Making a Radius Dish, Bending Tiger Myrtle, Kerfing, Protecting Binding Channels
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am answering your questions on radius dishes, Tiger Myrtle’s bending properties, how to protect binding channels from tearout, and more! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day…
Student William Carving a Guitar Neck at a Guitar Build Workshop
Student William shapes his guitar neck with rasps and files on the 6th day of a Guitar Build Workshop at Eric Schaefer Guitars. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in…
Final Day of a Guitar Build Workshop at Eric Schaefer Guitars | Inside Look at what Students Learned
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I’m taking you along with me as students Mike and Tom complete their 9 day acoustic guitar builds. Tips on fret end dressing, saddle routing, saddle shaping, fitting tuners, nut slotting and more…
Shop Rounds | Prepping Parts, Shop Remodeling
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, we are doing shop rounds and I’m giving a tour of the shop as it is partway through it’s remodel. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar…
Guitar #85 | Full Build with Commentary | Part 6
The sixth part in a series detailing the construction of a Triple-O guitar, with educational commentary from the builder. This one was built with Redwood for the top, Ziricote for the back and sides, and Port Orford Cedar for the…
Tour of my Side Bending Setup and a Q&A
I talk about the side bending process and show my side bending “carousel.” Also, I answer YOUR questions! 🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the online course “Building an…
Soundboard Joining Demonstration with Q&A
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate the use of a joining board for joining some Sitka Spruce tops. I also talk a little bit on the topic of jointing as well. ANNND I answer your questions! 🔴…
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