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…
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Which Clamps are Best for Kerfing?
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…
Building a Guitar in 8 Days – A Recap of the 2019 Workshops
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…
Easy Soundboard Split Repair
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…
Making an Offset, Radial Rosette
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…
5 Reasons NOT to use Figured Wood for a Soundboard
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,…
Rules for a Successful Guitar Repair Business – Rule 3: Seek Mutually Beneficial Relationships
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…
Neck Carving at the August 2019 Guitar Building Workshop
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: An inside look at the August guitar building workshop. Watch in epic fast motion video as students, Neil and Bernhord carve their necks with chisels, rasps, planes etc. Want more of this? Subscribe…
Rules for a Successful Guitar Repair Business – Rule 2: Specialize
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…
Rules for a Successful Guitar Repair Business – Rule 1: Underpromise and Overdeliver
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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