Author: Eric Schaefer
Thoughts on Wood Choice for Inlay
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, 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
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: 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…
I’m Back! Where I’ve Been and a Look at Guitars #56 and #57
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, 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 of DIY Guitar Making, 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
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, 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…
Carving the Zebrawood Neck of Guitar #57
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: Finally some neck carving on this most unusual of guitars! I’m using zebrawood for the neck and the fretboard.
Some Early Thoughts on Zebrawood as a Guitar Neck for Guitar #57
It’s cantankerous and it smells bad! There, that’s it.
Interview with Jim Harris – Podcast Ep. 4
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, 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…
Sourcing Wood for Guitar Builds – Podcast Ep. 3
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss options for sourcing acoustic guitar tonewoods from online luthier suppliers, from local hardwood suppliers, and even from the forest floor itself! (but dont’ do that…)
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