The third part in a series detailing the construction of a Triple-O guitar, with educational commentary from the builder. This one was built with Redwood for the top, Ziricote for the back and sides, and Port Orford Cedar for the…
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Guitar #85 | Full Build with Commentary | Part 2
The second part in a series detailing the construction of a Triple-O guitar, with educational commentary from the builder. This one was built with Redwood for the top, Ziricote for the back and sides, and Port Orford Cedar for the…
Guitar #85 | Full Build with Commentary | Part 1
The first part in a series detailing the construction of a Triple-O guitar, with educational commentary from the builder. This one was built with Redwood for the top, Ziricote for the back and sides, and Port Orford Cedar for the…
Scarf Joint and Neck Blank Making Demonstration and Q&A
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate the truing process of the scarf joint and the assembly of the scarf joint and the heel block to the neck blank. Also, per usual, I answer your Q’s. 🔴 Register…
Clamps for Guitar Making | Podcast Ep. 10
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, we are talking clamps, clamps, clamps! Cam clamps, c-clamps, spring clamps, bridge clamps and more! You are going to be sick of hearing about clamps by the end of this one.
Shop Rounds – Binding Towers, Parlor Guitar Molds, Batching Parts
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I compare the Stewmac Binding Tower with the Luthier’s Mercantile Binding tower. I discuss mold making and the batching out of guitar parts for the Acoustic Guitar Build workshops. 🔴 Register for an…
Tour of my Side Bending Setup and a Q&A
I talk about the side bending process and show my side bending “carousel.” Also, I answer YOUR questions! 🔴 Register for an 8 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…
Soundboard Joining Demonstration with Q&A
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate the use of a joining board for joining some Sitka Spruce tops. I also talk a little bit on the topic of jointing as well. ANNND I answer your questions! 🔴…
Guitar Mold Making Demonstration with Q&A
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I use some sanders and a router with a flush trim bit to duplicate and stack pieces of MDF to make a mold for my new parlor guitars. I also answer your questions!…
Shop Rounds | New Parlor Guitar Project, Setting up a Finishing Room, Dental Scrapers for Lutherie
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about what is coming next after Guitar #85. We take a look at my finishing room that I am setting up for efficiently working on my hand rubbed finishes. Lastly, my…
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