In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: For Guitar #57 I prep a figured, and potentially difficult, set of sides for bending. I explain why the layout is very important.
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Keeping Braces from Swimming Off their Marks during Glue Up
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: How to use “spacer” blocks to reference the braces positions prior to gluing and clamping in place.
Bracing and Voicing the Soundboard on Guitar #56
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I install a modified x-bracing pattern adapted for my ES2.OMC.2019 model instruments on guitar #56. Then I adjust the voicing through various means, eventually taptuning the top.
Adding an Offset to a Rosette
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
I’m using the Radial Rosette Maker jig available at
https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/
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://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/
Introducing the Radial Rosette Maker jig
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 modern rosette styles including radial rosettes and offset rosettes.
For more info and to purchase click HERE
*If you are a Member of the Online Guitar Building School then go through the Member’s Discounts Page to get a discount on this jig
Pro Tips for Glue Squeeze-out Clean up
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 building tips in the process.
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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.
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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 a “Kit Build.” We are building from scratch!
The course is taught with 1 – 2 students under the direct supervision of Luthier Eric Schaefer, so you can expect individualized attention on your guitar.
All parts and materials are provided. No experience necessary.
At the end of the week you will have your own handcrafted guitar, the skills to build more guitars, and a deep sense of pride in your work.
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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 a cleat.
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