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
– recommended thicknesses for bending sides
– alternate jigs to joining boards – How to control humidity in your shop
– How to control humidity in your guitar showroom
– Removing frets without a soldering iron
– Finding parts for building a side bender – Using fiberglass arrows as gobars
– Question of the week: Is there a specific tonewood that blows your socks off!?
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