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…
Eric Schaefer Guitars
Harmony through Superior Craftsmanship
Category: Finishing
Q&A | Harp Guitar Resto, Fretboard Polish, Top Cracks, and More!
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Q&A | Building Jigs and Forms, Fretboard Polish, Rosette Cutters
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – tonewood suppliers – Electric Guitar neck angles – Rosette cutting jigs – What material to use for molds forms and jigs – What do you use to…
Q&A | Fixing Finish Runs, Installing Mylar Pickguards, Making Cutaways and More!
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – What is the best way to fix a finish drip? – How to install a clear mylar pickguard without bubbles – The most expensive lutherie tool yet!…
Q&A | Purfling Depth, Instrument Glue Recommendations, Mold Making and More!
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR Questions! Questions/Topics: – hide glue vs. titebond – fish glue – how deep should purfling be inlaid? – inlaying turqoise – The “Best” Guitar show – Using waxed wood strips…
Q&A | Scarf Joint Jig, Choosing Top Wood for a Parlor, Using Slotted or Unslotted Bridge Pins…
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – Can backs be flatsawn? – a miter box design for cutting scarf joints – Best wood bindings to replace white plastic bindings – Best topwood for a…
Parlor Guitars from Scratch | Full Design and Build with Commentary from the Luthier | Part 2
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 second…
Q&A | Radial Rosettes, Soundhole Binding, Pinless Bridges, and More!
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – Tasmanian Blackwood – Radial rosettes – Binding the inside of the soundhole – Making radius dishes – Paste wax for preventing glue from sticking to jigs –…
Parlor Guitars from Scratch | Full Design and Build with Commentary from the Luthier | Part 1
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…
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…
