In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, we are talking about the tools one might use to measure and mark.Squares, straightedges, calipers, feeler gauges, protractors, radius guages, marking gauges and the string spacing ruler.
Author: Eric Schaefer
Last Q&A until December | Engineers vs Artists | Truss Rods | Are Classical Builders Traditionalists
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I answer your questions on the juxtaposition of the engineer and the artist within the luthier, ebony truss rods in classical guitars, are classical guitar builders traditionalists and more. I won’t be producing any more videos during the Fall because I will be fully occupied with teaching the Hands-On […]
Q&A | Why Classical Guitars Have No Truss Rod | Flexing Tops | Highlighting Sapwood | Scrapwood
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I answer your questions on truss rods, flexing as opposed to simply tapping tops and backs, highlighting the sapwood in a bookmatched set, and uses for scrapwood 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check […]
Thoughts on Tapping Guitar Plates
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I discuss some thoughts on tapping tonewoods and guitar plates to find their ideal thickness. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/ 🔴 See Eric’s […]
Q&A | Carbon Fiber Neck Reinforcement | Scrapwood | Tru oil | Fretboard Radiusing
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I am answering your questions on carbon fiber rods in guitar necks ,whether to save scrapwood or not to save it!, tru oil finishing, and applying a radius to a fretboard. The mentioned available spots for the Fall Guitar Build Workshops are as follows: September 2 – 10 (1 […]
Q&A | Do Pickguards Affect Tone? | Ernie Ball Patent | Zero Radius Tops | Bandsaw Blade Tension
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I am answering your questions on plastic pickguards, the Ernie Ball 4 + 2 patent, instruments without a radiused top, and bandsaw blade tensioning and sharpening. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out […]
Broke a Bandsaw Blade! | How to Replace it
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I am replacing my 1/4″ bandsaw blade with a shiny, brand new one because… well, because I screwed up! I show you how to replace the blade and set the tension and tracking. I also show you how I clean the bandsaw wheel tires. 🔴 All episodes available at […]
Q&A and a Soundboard Profiling Demonstration
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I am demonstrating the process of profiling the plates on a bandsaw. I also answer YOUR questions! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/ 🔴 […]
Machine Bending Guitar Sides | Demonstration and Q&A
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I am demonstrating the process of preparing and bending a set of sides using a side bending machine. I also answer YOUR questions! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the online course […]
Fret Slotting Demonstration and Q&A
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I am demonstrating fret slotting. This is the powered method on the table saw. I also answer YOUR questions! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: […]