In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am back to work on Guitar #86, a Parlor Guitar with Wenge back and sides. I am installing Steinberger gearless tuners, and recessing the tuners into the headplate. 🔴 All episodes available…
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Q&A | Luthier’s Mercantile is Closing!!!
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM…
Q&A | Using Pine for Guitar Tops, Shop Injuries, Roasted Flamed Maple and More!
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! – The worst injury or close call you’ve had in the shop – Roasted flamed maple – Spraying Tru Oil – Cutting Tru Oil – Reallllly hard woods! –…
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Evaluating Repairs on a Cheap Guitar
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, we are taking a look at a cheap Carlos Brand Acoustic Guitar and diagnosing the necessary repairs. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop…
Adding String Compensation on an Acoustic Guitar | An Easy Shorthand
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am returning to work on the Parlor Guitars. I give you an easy shorthand for getting proper intonation by adding the necessary increase in length to your scale length, AKA compensation, for…
Q&A | How to Install Abalone Purfling
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am answering YOUR lutherie related questions! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the online course…
Guitar #106 | Full Build with Commentary from the Luthier
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: A full guitar build from start to finish! I give detailed commentary including guitar building techniques and analysis of the finished instrument. Guitar #106 is an Orchestra Model with a 25.34″ Scale, Sitka…
Guitar #106 is Finished! | A Critical Review by the Luthier
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, we take a close look at Guitar #106, an Orchestra Model with Sitka Spruce and Nicaraguan Rosewood. I discuss the guitars features and the details of its construction. 🔴 All episodes available at…
Q &A | How Soundbox Depth Affects Tone
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am answering YOUR lutherie related questions! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the online course…
Why Cutaways Make Guitars Sound Brighter | Explained by a Luthier
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I explain the two reasons why a cutaway on an acoustic guitar increases the treble response and decreases bass response. I also explain the concept of Helmholtz Resonance, and demonstrate the affect with…
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