DIY Guitar Making Videos

Torrefied Spruce | What is Torrefaction | BONUS Bookmatching Demonstration

In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I am taking a look at a set of torrefied spruce that I just recieved. I explain what torrefaction is, and as a bonus, I demonstrate jointing and joining techniques for bookmatched pairs.

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Side Thicknessing Demonstration and Q&A

In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I am running a set of side slats through the planer and the drum sander to bring it down to an appropriate thickness for bending. Also, I answer YOUR questions!

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🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/

🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/

🔴 See Eric’s Available Instruments: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/available-instruments/

🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Shop Rounds | Prepping Parts, Shop Remodeling

In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, we are doing shop rounds and I’m giving a tour of the shop as it is partway through it’s remodel.

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🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/

🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/

🔴 See Eric’s Available Instruments: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/available-instruments/

🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

LIVE(ish) in the Shop | Q&A and a Table Saw Basics Demonstration

In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I’m answering your lutherie questions, preparing my sides for thicknessing and demonstrating basic ripping on the table saw.

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🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/

🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/

🔴 See Eric’s Available Instruments: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/available-instruments/

🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Guitar #85 | Full Build with Commentary | Final Part 7

The final part in a series detailing the construction of a Triple-O guitar, with educational commentary from the builder.

This one was built with Redwood for the top, Ziricote for the back and sides, and Port Orford Cedar for the neck. This instrument has a handful of unique features: Steinberger Gearless Tuners for 40:1 tuning precision, lattice bracing for the back plate, Mother of Pearl purfling and rosette, and a new bridge shape.

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🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/

🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/

🔴 See Eric’s Available Instruments: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/available-instruments/

🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Guitar #85 | Full Build with Commentary | Part 6

The sixth part in a series detailing the construction of a Triple-O guitar, with educational commentary from the builder. This one was built with Redwood for the top, Ziricote for the back and sides, and Port Orford Cedar for the neck. This instrument has a handful of unique features: Steinberger Gearless Tuners for 40:1 tuning precision, lattice bracing for the back plate, Mother of Pearl purfling and rosette, and a new bridge shape.

In this part, I will be making a fox-style bridge clamp, gluing the bridge, routing the saddle slot, shaping the saddle, Installing the tuners, slotting the nut, and applying a Tru-Oil finish.

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🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/

🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/

🔴 See Eric’s Available Instruments: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/available-instruments/

🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Guitar #85 | Full Build with Commentary | Part 5

The fifth part in a series detailing the construction of a Triple-O guitar, with educational commentary from the builder. This one was built with Redwood for the top, Ziricote for the back and sides, and Port Orford Cedar for the neck. This instrument has a handful of unique features: Steinberger Gearless Tuners for 40:1 tuning precision, lattice bracing for the back plate, Mother of Pearl purfling and rosette, and a new bridge shape.

In this part, I will be carving the neck, attaching the neck to the body, radiusing the fretboard, installing the frets and completing some fretwork.

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🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/

🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/

🔴 See Eric’s Available Instruments: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/available-instruments/

🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Guitar #85 | Full Build with Commentary | Part 4

The fourth part in a series detailing the construction of a Triple-O guitar, with educational commentary from the builder. This one was built with Redwood for the top, Ziricote for the back and sides, and Port Orford Cedar for the neck. This instrument has a handful of unique features: Steinberger Gearless Tuners for 40:1 tuning precision, lattice bracing for the back plate, Mother of Pearl purfling and rosette, and a new bridge shape. In this part, I will be installing ebony bindings and pearl purfling, installing the truss rod, attaching the fingerboard, and radiusing the bridge’s mating surface.

🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com

🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/

🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/

🔴 See Eric’s Available Instruments: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/available-instruments/

🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Guitar #85 | Full Build with Commentary | Part 3

The third part in a series detailing the construction of a Triple-O guitar, with educational commentary from the builder. This one was built with Redwood for the top, Ziricote for the back and sides, and Port Orford Cedar for the neck. This instrument has a handful of unique features: Steinberger Gearless Tuners for 40:1 tuning precision, lattice bracing for the back plate, Mother of Pearl purfling and rosette, and a new bridge shape. In this part, I will be voicing the top, installing a decorative endwedge, creating side purfling, and cutting binding/purfling channels.

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🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/

🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/

🔴 See Eric’s Available Instruments: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/available-instruments/

🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Guitar #85 | Full Build with Commentary | Part 2

The second part in a series detailing the construction of a Triple-O guitar, with educational commentary from the builder. This one was built with Redwood for the top, Ziricote for the back and sides, and Port Orford Cedar for the neck. This instrument has a handful of unique features: Steinberger Gearless Tuners for 40:1 tuning precision, lattice bracing for the back plate, Mother of Pearl purfling and rosette, and a new bridge shape.

In this part, I will be installing mother of pearl fret marker dots, shaping the headstock, drilling tuner holes, and installing a pearl rosette pattern.

🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com

🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/

🔴 Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/

🔴 See Eric’s Available Instruments: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/available-instruments/

🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/