Category: Design
Q&A | Compound Fretboard Radius, Carbon Fiber inserts, and MORE!
Q&A | Nut Materials, Neck Movement and More!
Saddle Intonation, Chladni Patterns and More | Guitar Making Q&A
Fully Compensating a Guitar Saddle | Deep Dive!
Guitarmaking Q&A | Fixing Soundboard Bulges, Making Templates and More!
Guitar #119 | Final Reveal and Delivery
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, we are taking a critical look at Guitar #119 and delivering it to the customer! In this episode, you will learn about: – Difference between 000 and OM size – Red Cedar as a Topwood – “Dirty Koa” – Steinberger gearless tuners – ‘straight pull’ tuner configuration – […]
Q&A | Harp Guitar Resto, Fretboard Polish, Top Cracks, and More!
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Guitar Bridge Shaping | Techniques and Tools | Guitar #119
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am carving several facets and roundovers into an ebony bridge and discussing the various tools, tips and techniques I use for designing and making acoustic guitar bridges. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ […]
Installing an Ebony Endwedge | Router Template Method | Guitar #119
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am cannibalizing an old Goya headplate to make an endwedge. Then I demonstrate the router template method of cutting the pocket for endwedge installation. Some tips for workshop jigs, and for executing fine, fiber tearout repairs on a western red cedar top are included. 🔴 Register for […]