In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss the backplate and my process for tapering the brace ends and for installing caps over the lap joints. I also talk about side braces and about kerfing installation and radiusing of…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk generally about the process of carving and voicing the top braces and how beginners should approach the process, among other tips and tricks presented as I go over what was done…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss the installation of the soundboard braces and give a detailed overview of the various functions of the braces, plates and grafts and how they work together to encourage specific modal movements…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about cutting the 4 lap joints and creating an incredibly tight fit for a lattice and installing it on the back plate. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about contouring the neck and tailblock and the installation of these critical elements. I also talk about installing the radial rosette that I made for David’s guitar, and lastly I reveal…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate my process for bookmatching the backplate, I talk about the role of sapwood in the design, I bend the sides, and I make a radial rosette using the radial rosette maker…

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I give you 8 tips to improve your neck fit for an accurate alignment with the bridge location and a more seamless look at the neck to body joint. 🔴 All episodes available…

In this 2 part episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate my process for connecting the various purfling miters along the soundboard, the backplate, the backstripe, the side purfling, and the endwedge. Included are several tips for cutting binding channels,…