Author: Eric Schaefer

Q&A | Side Bending Tips, Joining Bookmatched Pairs, Controlling Shop Humidity and More!

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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – Introducing my new “Florentine Cutaway and Advanced Binding/Purfling Methods” Workshop! (https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/florentine-cutaway-and-advanced-binding-purfling-methods-workshop-build-options/) – I have Wenge for sale! email me at eric@ericschaeferguitars.com – Where to find prefab materials…

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Q&A | Fixing Finish Runs, Installing Mylar Pickguards, Making Cutaways and More!

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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – What is the best way to fix a finish drip? – How to install a clear mylar pickguard without bubbles – The most expensive lutherie tool yet!…

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QA | Refretting with Larger Fretwire, Buying Go Bars, Wild Grain and more!

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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – Should you use Carbon Fiber Rods and a Truss Rod? – Making your own bulk binding strips – wild grain versus homogenous grain – Buying go bars…

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The Most Important Gram of Wood in a Guitar

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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, we talk about the function of the X-brace cap and how it restores structure to a critical part of the bracing pattern. Then I demonstrate a simple method for attaching the cap with…

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Rosette Making and Brace Carving on Guitar #116

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I’m working again on Guitar #116, the all maple, 13 fret cutaway Parlor model. In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I install the Abalone into the rosette channel, and I carve the soundboard braces, discussing carving technique along the…

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Q&A | Taptuning Tops, Tonewood Myths, Best Guitar Brands, and More!

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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show – Favorite Guitar brands/companies – Fret slotting saws – Marketing your guitars – How many pounds of pressure do go-bars produce? –…

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Q&A | Sizing Fretwire, Neck Profiling Jigs, Electric Guitar Tonewood Myths and More!

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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – Do headstock templates include space for the nut? – A jig for profiling necks with a router – An audio example of a student’s guitar – Choosing…

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Refretting a Guitar with a Bound Fretboard | Masterclass

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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I have a repair to execute on an electric guitar with pitted frets that need replacing. This is a good opportunity to replace with Evo Gold! I cover heating and pulling the old…

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Using Teflon to Install a Mother Of Pearl Rosette | Guitar #116

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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss some design considerations for my new, florentine cutaway parlor build, Guitar #116. Then we walk through the process of cutting a rosette channel and inlaying two fiber purfling strips and a…

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Prepping Guitar Plates and Prepping Brace Blanks for Guitar #116

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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am back to work on Guitar #116! I cut the bookmatched pairs of the back and soundboard to shape on the small bandsaw and thickness the plates. Then we talk about bracing…

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