In this episode of DIY Guitar Making I’m jointing the soundboards and backs for the acoustic guitar build workshops. I’m using a shooting board and a #5 jack plane.
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Thoughts on Wood Choice for Inlay
A discussion of the considerations one should make when selecting materials for use as inlay on your guitar’s headstock or fretboard.
Creating Space for the Truss Rod and Installing Brass Inserts on the Tenon of Guitars #56 and #57
Continuing where I left off with the Ziricote and Western Red Cedar guitar #56 and the Tiger Myrtle and Redwood guitar #57, I cut a pocket for the truss rod extension to fit in the mortise and drill holes for…
I’m Back! Where I’ve Been and a Look at Guitars #56 and #57
I’m back in the shop with some news! Also we take a look at guitars #56 and #57 and talk a little bit about some unique tuner choices for these guitars.
Q&A – Natural Harmonics, Reverse Kerfing, and Bevelling Side Braces – Podcast Ep. 6
This is a Q&A episode where I answer questions from the Member’s Forum in the Online Guitar Building School at ericschaeferguitars.com.
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.
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…
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.
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