Category: Q & A

Torrefied Wood Explained – Podcast Ep. 8

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  In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss the torrefaction process, the tonal implications of torrefied wood for guitar parts such as tops, backs, and necks, and the inherent stability of torrefied wood and more.

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Q&A – Natural Harmonics, Reverse Kerfing, and Bevelling Side Braces – Podcast Ep. 6

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This is a Q&A episode of DIY Guitar Making, where I answer questions from the Member’s Forum in the Online Guitar Building School at ericschaeferguitars.com.

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Q&A – Pickguards, Rosettes, and $20k Guitars

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Q&A – Bridge Weight, Headstock Angles, and Carbon Fiber

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Q&A – Side Slat Layout, Spanish Cedar Necks, and Bending Mahogany

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Q&A – X-bracing, Taptuning, and Lattice Bracing

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Q&A – Buffing Tru Oil, the 14th fret hump, and the best woods for side bending

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Q&A – Backstrip Woods, Headplate Thickness, and Butt Joints

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Q&A – Teak tonewood, Jackplane Angles and Katalox necks

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In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: Can you use Teak as an instrument wood? Standard angle or alternate angles for jackplanes? How does Katalox compare to Rosewood for guitar necks?

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