I demonstrate the use of the radial rosette maker jig to add an offset to a radial rosette pattern on an acoustic guitar build. This is a follow up to the first video in this series: Making a Radial Rosette…
Step-by-step, how I create beautiful, radial wood rosettes to make my guitars really stand out, visually. I’m using the Radial Rosette Maker jig available at https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/
After 6 years of iterating on the design of this jig, I am proud to say that the Radial Rosette Maker is now available! The Radial Rosette Maker is an all-in-one rosette workstation that facilitates the design and creation of…
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I discuss the methods I use for picking up glue squeezeout with a sharpened stick. No wiping and smearing glue. I also talk about good preventative measures and give some other useful guitar…
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: Many builders find the classic clothespins wrapped in rubber bands to be a bit lacking. So I explore some other options for getting a perfect joint between your kerfing and your sides. Want…
A recap of all the 2019 Acoustic Guitar Building Workshops at Eric Schaefer Guitars! This is an 8 day course where students build their very own flattop acoustic guitar out of exotic tonewoods, from start to finish! This is not…
Oops, I cracked the soundboard! In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, watch as I show you how to make this incredibly simple super glue repair. I also talk about cleating repairs, and why and when you would consider using…
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I create some offset radial rosettes for my ES2.OMC model Guitars and share the process of cutting and installing radial sections, routing the pocket and installing the rosette. To purchase the jig used…
Yay! Episode 100 and many more to come! What a landmark! For epic episode number 100 I talk about the compromises and considerations when using figured or flamed woods for a guitar soundboard, and how this decision affects the stability,…
In this series of videos I give my own thoughts and opinions on running a guitar repair business; how to deal with customers, how to gain a positive reputation; how to stay productive, how to market yourself to the musician…
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