In this FULL BUILD episode of DIY Guitar Making, we go on a journey! This 2 part series details the process of designing, jigmaking, building and finishing 2 size 1 Parlor guitars, Guitar #86 and Guitar #87. In this first…
Eric Schaefer Guitars
Harmony through Superior Craftsmanship
Category: Design
What is my Next Guitar Build?
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about my recent trip to Hearne Hardwoods sourcing some Black Walnut, Sitka Spruce, Redwood, Honduran Mahogany and more. I also reveal the next two builds that I will be working on…
Making a Fretboard from Scratch
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am prepping an Ebony fingerboard blank for the upcoming Acoustic Guitar Build Workshops. I demonstrate the use of the planer to thickness the blank, the power slotting method for fret slots on…
Q&A | How much Inlay is Too Much, Making a Saddle Slotting Jig, Tool Flatness and More!
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! – Guitar Builds & Workflow – Inlays – Tool Flatness & Tool Maintenance – Bridge Plates & Materials – Saddle Slot DIY – 13 Fret Guitar – Fretboard Process…
Q&A | Woodstock Show, Gluing frets, Automotive Finishes and More!
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…
The Race to Finish 2 Parlor Guitars Before the Woodstock Show | Final Part 6
I will be at the Woodstock Invitational Luthier’s Showcase this coming October 13, 14, and 15. This is the final Part of me racing to complete Guitars #86 and #87 before the show. Will I make it in time?! In…
The Race to Finish 2 Parlor Guitars Before the Woodstock Show | Part 5
I will be at the Woodstock Invitational Luthier’s Showcase this coming October 13, 14, and 15. This is part 5 of me racing to complete Guitars #86 and #87 before the show. Will I make it in time?! In this…
The Race to Finish 2 Parlor Guitars Before the Woodstock Show | Part 4
I will be at the Woodstock Invitational Luthier’s Showcase this coming October 13, 14, and 15. This is part 4 of me racing to complete Guitars #86 and #87 before the show. Will I make it in time?! In this…
The Race to Finish 2 Parlor Guitars before the Woodstock Show | Part 3
I will be at the Woodstock Invitational Luthier’s Showcase this coming October 13, 14, and 15. This is part 3 of me racing to complete Guitars #86 and #87 before the show. Will I make it in time?! In this…
The Race to Finish 2 Parlor Guitars Before the Woodstock Show | Part 2
I will be at the Woodstock Invitational Luthier’s Showcase this coming October 13, 14, and 15. This is day 2 of me racing to complete Guitars #86 and #87 before the show. Will I make it in time?! In this…
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