Measure out and mark the center of the soundhole on the soundboard. I do this by tracing the outline of the form on the soundboard and measuring (in this case, 149 mm) from the top of the outline down the glue…
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Radial Rosettes: Making a Basic Pattern
*Note: The jig used in this tutorial can be constructed using the plans provided at this link: Radial Rosettes: Building the Radial Rosette Maker. Or it can be purchased here: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/ I cut my scrap material (In this case, Zebrawood) into…
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Radial Rosettes: Building the Radial Rosette Maker
Also see: Radial Rosettes: Making a Basic Pattern Before we get started, if you want to save yourself the hassle you can purchase this jig here: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/ Otherwise, read on: Whether following plans from a kit or building from scratch,…
Jointing and Joining the Plates
Jointing the centerseam of the soundboard is often the very first thing I like to do when I receive parts from a tonewood supplier. There is no better way to get acquainted with your soundboard-to-be than taking thin, wispy shavings…
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