In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 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 OM…
Category: Tools
Nut Slotting Masterclass | Guitar #86
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate my process for cutting the nut slots. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the…
How to Countersink Tuners | Guitar #86
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am back to work on Guitar #86, a Parlor Guitar with Wenge back and sides. I am installing Steinberger gearless tuners, and recessing the tuners into the headplate. 🔴 All episodes available…
Q&A | Luthier’s Mercantile is Closing!!!
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 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 OM…
Adding String Compensation on an Acoustic Guitar | An Easy Shorthand
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…
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…
Q&A | Should you use Nickel Silver, Evo Gold, or Stainless Steel Frets?
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am answering YOUR lutherie related questions! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the online course…
Masterclass | Fretting Hammer Technique | Guitar #106
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, we are diving deep on methods and technique for hammering frets on an attached neck and fretboard. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop…
Beginner Brace Carving Tips
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I share some of my best brace carving tips including sharpening tips, setup tips and chisel techniques. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop…
Shop Rounds | Blue Rosettes, Bandsaw Bearings, Parlor Guitar Progress
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I take us around the shop and discuss the progress on my parlor guitar model, blue fiber strips for rosettes, and how to replace the guide bearings on a bandsaw. 🔴 All episodes…
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