DIY Guitar Making Videos

Stringing Up and Playing the Parlor Guitar Prototype for the First Time

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am stringing up, adjusting the saddle height and playing Guitar #86 for the first time!

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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/

🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/

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

Nut Slotting Masterclass | Guitar #86

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate my process for cutting the nut slots.

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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/

🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/

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

How to Countersink Tuners | Guitar #86

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am back to work on Guitar #86, a Parlor Guitar with Wenge back and sides. I am installing Steinberger gearless tuners, and recessing the tuners into the headplate.

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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/

🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Q&A | Luthier’s Mercantile is Closing!!!

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, 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/

🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Q&A | Using Pine for Guitar Tops, Shop Injuries, Roasted Flamed Maple and More!

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!

– The worst injury or close call you’ve had in the shop

– Roasted flamed maple

– Spraying Tru Oil

– Cutting Tru Oil

– Reallllly hard woods!

– Renaming the channel

– Dust control during finishing

– Sides too narrow

– No “easy” way to finish

– Using Pine for a soundboard

🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com

🔴 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/

🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Evaluating Repairs on a Cheap Guitar

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, we are taking a look at a cheap Carlos Brand Acoustic Guitar and diagnosing the necessary repairs.

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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/

🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Adding String Compensation on an Acoustic Guitar | An Easy Shorthand

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am returning to work on the Parlor Guitars. I give you an easy shorthand for getting proper intonation by adding the necessary increase in length to your scale length, AKA compensation, for a straight saddle.

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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/

🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Q&A | How to Install Abalone Purfling

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am answering YOUR lutherie related 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/

Guitar #106 | Full Build with Commentary from the Luthier

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making: A full guitar build from start to finish! I give detailed commentary including guitar building techniques and analysis of the finished instrument. Guitar #106 is an Orchestra Model with a 25.34″ Scale, Sitka Spruce soundboard, and Nicaraguan Rosewood back and sides, with Macassar Ebony for the fretboard, bridge and appointments.

For the full playlist of Guitar #106: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yuallm2hNg&list=PLF1Ql6t0lWVrAGz4z7GO2cIr11xq58SRv&pp=gAQBiAQB

🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com

🔴 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/

🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/

Guitar #106 is Finished! | A Critical Review by the Luthier

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, we take a close look at Guitar #106, an Orchestra Model with Sitka Spruce and Nicaraguan Rosewood. I discuss the guitars features and the details of its construction.

🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com

🔴 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/