DIY Guitar Making Videos
The Proper Way to Pull a Fret
A back to basics episode, I demonstrate how to remove a fret without getting chipout on the fretboard face, using a set of nippers and a soldering iron.
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Nut Slotting: Part 3
In these 3 episodes I delve into nut slotting. I discuss methods for such things as determining string spacing, determining nut slot depth and radius, marking string spacing, filing the slots, shaping the nut and more. This is an excerpt from the online course “Building an OM Acoustic.”
Questions on this topic or anything else related to acoustic instrument construction?
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Nut Slotting: Part 2
In these 3 episodes I delve into nut slotting. I discuss methods for such things as determining string spacing, determining nut slot depth and radius, marking string spacing, filing the slots, shaping the nut and more. This is an excerpt from the online course “Building an OM Acoustic.”
Questions on this topic or anything else related to acoustic instrument construction?
Please e-mail eric@ericschaeferguitars.com with the subject line: DIY Question
And I may answer your question on a Q and A episode of DIY Guitarmaking!
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Want to really learn more!? Take a class with Eric Schaefer and build your own guitar in 8 days!
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Nut Slotting: Part 1
In these 3 episodes I delve into nut slotting. I discuss methods for such things as determining string spacing, determining nut slot depth and radius, marking string spacing, filing the slots, shaping the nut and more. This is an excerpt from the online course “Building an OM Acoustic.”
Questions on this topic or anything else related to acoustic instrument construction?
Please e-mail eric@ericschaeferguitars.com with the subject line: DIY Question
And I may answer your question on a Q and A episode of DIY Guitarmaking!
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Want to really learn more!? Take a class with Eric Schaefer and build your own guitar in 8 days!
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“Knives” for Removal of Fretboards and Bridges
Well, in this case they are not really “knives.” My favorites are all kitchen spatulas modified for removing glue joints. In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I discuss my favorite implements for bridge and fretboard removal and for removing double stick tape on templates.
Questions on this topic or anything else related to acoustic instrument construction?
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Installing Frets Over the Body: Part 3
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Installing Frets Over the Body: Part 2
I demonstrate fretting techniques over the body, as opposed to fretting the fretboard prior to attaching the neck. This is the ideal way to fret the board because it allows you to radius and level the fingerboard in place, before fretting. I break this down into 3 parts. These are all excerpts from the Online Guitar Building School course: Building an OM Acoustic. This is part 2.
Questions on this topic or anything else related to acoustic instrument construction?
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Installing Frets Over the Body: Part 1
I demonstrate fretting techniques over the body, as opposed to fretting the fretboard prior to attaching the neck. This is the ideal way to fret the board because it allows you to radius and level the fingerboard in place, before fretting. I break this down into 3 parts. These are all excerpts from the Online Guitar Building School course: Building an OM Acoustic. Here is part 1.
Questions on this topic or anything else related to acoustic instrument construction?
Please e-mail eric@ericschaeferguitars.com with the subject line: DIY Question
And I may answer your question on a Q and A episode of DIY Guitarmaking!
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Resawing Veneers and Using Bookmatching to Enhance Headplates, Rosettes and Other Appointments
In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking I mill down a board of katalox and explain how some simple planning and the use of the bookmatching technique for something other than tops and backs can really up your craftsmanship.
Questions on this topic or anything else related to acoustic instrument construction?
Please e-mail eric@ericschaeferguitars.com with the subject line: DIY Question
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