Let’s take a break from guitar building and talk about playing! I share some tips for optimizing the sound of every note you play. #1 Don’t smother the back #2 Don’t restrict the right hand to one area #3 Consider open notes over fretted notes #4 Play to the Instrument’s Strengths #5 Find your guitar’s […]
Month: March 2018
How Guitar Sides Affect Tone
What is the role of the guitar’s sides in the acoustic system that is the soundbox? Want more of this? Subscribe below for Weekly Guitar Making Tips from DIY Guitarmaking Want to really learn more!? Take a class with Eric Schaefer and build your own guitar in 8 days! Or Join The Online […]
Why I like Evo Gold Fretwire
What’s the difference between EVO Gold, Nickel Silver, and stainless steel frets? I talk about the aesthetic appeal, the hardness, the longevity, and the tone of Evo Gold fretwire versus the others. Want more of this? Subscribe below for Weekly Guitar Making Tips from DIY Guitarmaking Want to really learn more!? Take a class […]