Step-by-step, how I create beautiful, radial wood rosettes to make my guitars really stand out, visually. I’m using the Radial Rosette Maker jig available at https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/
Eric Schaefer Guitars
Harmony through Superior Craftsmanship
Category: Design
Introducing the Radial Rosette Maker jig
After 6 years of iterating on the design of this jig, I am proud to say that the Radial Rosette Maker is now available! The Radial Rosette Maker is an all-in-one rosette workstation that facilitates the design and creation of…
Making an Offset, Radial Rosette
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I create some offset radial rosettes for my ES2.OMC model Guitars and share the process of cutting and installing radial sections, routing the pocket and installing the rosette. To purchase the jig used…
5 Reasons NOT to use Figured Wood for a Soundboard
Yay! Episode 100 and many more to come! What a landmark! For epic episode number 100 I talk about the compromises and considerations when using figured or flamed woods for a guitar soundboard, and how this decision affects the stability,…
Improving your Guitar Building Process by Doing Things the Hard Way
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The Backstrip: It’s Function and Material Considerations
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about the role of the backstrip in reinforcing the centerseam of the back plate on an acoustic guitar. Want more of this? Subscribe below for Weekly Guitar Making Tips from DIY…
Keeping a Luthier’s Notebook
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, A quick-tip on maintaining a notebook to improve your build process, and keep your guitar building shop rolling efficiently! Want more of this? Subscribe below for Weekly Guitar Making Tips from DIY Guitarmaking…
How Thin should Guitar Sides be?
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss the range of appropriate thickness for bending guitar sides. I also talk about the thickness of figured woods and bending a cutaway. Want more of this? Subscribe below for Weekly Guitar…
The Somogyi Style Guitar Heel
For the prototype of my new Orchestra Model Cutaway, I incorporated a Somogyi style heel for the neck. In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about the player’s feel of the Somogyi heel, the aesthetics, and the practical…
Your First Acoustic Guitar Build – How long will it take to finish?
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: Some practical thoughts on estimating how many hours, days, months or years it will take you to build an acoustic guitar for the first time. Want more of this? Subscribe below for Weekly…
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