In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate my process for batching out guitar bridges for my orchestra model cutaway style 56 guitars, cutting the individual bridge blanks from a billet of Macassar Ebony and shaping them with the bandsaw, spindle sander, drum sander and a chisel.
Author: Eric Schaefer
Understanding Guitar Body Sizes – Podcast Ep. 7
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss the history of Martin Guitars and how their designation system for body sizes is something that guitar makers use today. I discuss the dimensional differences as well as the tonal differences that you can expect. These are the models that I discuss in detail:00 (Grand Concert)000 […]
Inlay Cutting Tips
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I share some tips for cutting guitar inlays including what tools to use, techniques for using the jeweler’s saw, and how to plan out your cuts so that your work comes out the best that it can be.
The Chaos Behind the Scenes at Eric Schaefer Guitars
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: A look at the shop when it becomes overwhelmed with projects and dust. I also talk about future plans for dust collection and some tool storage fixtures that I am building.
Gluing the Bookmatched Pairs for the Guitar Build Workshops
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am joining the bookmatched sets of Nicaraguan Rosewood, Honduran Mahogany and German Spruce that I jointed in the previous video. These bookmatched sets will be used on upcoming student builds.
Jointing Tops and Backs for the Guitar Build Workshops
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.
Recap of the 2020 Acoustic Guitar Build Workshops
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 in the mortise and drill holes for the brass insert that secures the bolt in […]
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.