In this episode of DIY Guitar Making I’m jointing the soundboards and backs for the acoustic guitar build workshops. I’m using a shooting board and a #5 jack plane.
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Thoughts on Wood Choice for Inlay
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, a discussion of the considerations one should make when selecting materials for use as inlay on your guitar’s headstock or fretboard.
Creating Space for the Truss Rod and Installing Brass Inserts on the Tenon of Guitars #56 and #57
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: Continuing where I left off with the Ziricote and Western Red Cedar guitar #56 and the Tiger Myrtle and Redwood guitar #57, I cut a pocket for the truss rod extension to fit…
I’m Back! Where I’ve Been and a Look at Guitars #56 and #57
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I’m back in the shop with some news! Also we take a look at guitars #56 and #57 and talk a little bit about some unique tuner choices for these guitars.
Carving the Zebrawood Neck of Guitar #57
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: Finally some neck carving on this most unusual of guitars! I’m using zebrawood for the neck and the fretboard.
Les Paul Refret with Evo Gold
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I refret a Gibson Les Paul with evo gold fretwire. The main focus of the video is on removing the frets, levelling and radiusing the fretboard, installing the new frets, bevelling and dressing…
Upgrading a Cheap Banjo by Replacing a Fifth String Friction Peg with a Geared Peg
The fifth string tuner on a banjo is often a cheap friction peg and can be upgraded to a geared tuner. In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, watch as I make this easy modification on a Harmony banjo.
Installing Carbon Fiber Rods in the Neck of Guitar #56
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I install 2 carbon fiber rods on both sides of the truss rod. This gives lateral support to the neck and reinforces it against twisting. I show how I rout out the slots…
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