Category: Q & A

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 oil or polish up the fretboard? 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for […]

Q&A | Buying or Building Side Benders, Where did EVO Gold Fretwire Go, and More!

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – Fixing cracked sides – Sharpening plane blades and chisels – Buying or building a side bending machine? – Using cactus juice to harden wood – Bending tips for Wenge – How much nut relief to use on a bass guitar – Is […]

Q&A | Side Bending Tips, Joining Bookmatched Pairs, Controlling Shop Humidity and More!

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions! Questions/Topics: – Introducing my new “Florentine Cutaway and Advanced Binding/Purfling Methods” Workshop! (https://ericschaeferguitars.com/florentine-cutaway-and-advanced-binding-purfling-methods-workshop-build-options/) – I have Wenge for sale! email me at eric@ericschaeferguitars.com – Where to find prefab materials like bent sides and slotted fretboards – side bending tips to avoid splits or scorching […]