DIY Guitar Making Videos

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/

Q &A | How Soundbox Depth Affects Tone

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

🔴 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/

Why Cutaways Make Guitars Sound Brighter | Explained by a Luthier

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I explain the two reasons why a cutaway on an acoustic guitar increases the treble response and decreases bass response. I also explain the concept of Helmholtz Resonance, and demonstrate the affect with a bottle of water.

🔴 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/

Q&A | Should you use Nickel Silver, Evo Gold, or Stainless Steel Frets?

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

🔴 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/

Repairing a Deep Soundboard Chipout

Oh no! I accidentally chipped a huge chunk of wood out of my guitar top! In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I will attempt to repair the gouge.

🔴 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/

Making a Wenge Bridge | Parlor Guitar #86

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am making a bridge for my new parlor guitars using Wenge. I talk about why I chose Wenge for this guitar and I demonstrate my process for carving the various bevels and facets.

🔴 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/

Prepping the Fretboard for Fretting | Guitar #86

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am applying Tru oil to my Wenge fretboard and preparing the fret slots by filing a slight bevel in to each slot.

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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/

Fretboard Levelling on Guitar #86 and Tru Oil Finishing on Guitar #106

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am working on both my Wenge Parlor guitar and the Nicaraguan Rosewood Orchestra Model that I have in the finishing room.


The Parlor needs the fretboard levelled and radiused and the OM is receiving it’s hand-rubbed Tru Oil finish in a process similar to french polish.

🔴 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/

Q&A | General or Variable Thicknessed Soundboards?

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am answering YOUR Lutherie related questions!

🔴 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/

Q&A | Are Routers the Most Dangerous Tool in The Shop?

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am answering Your lutherie related questions!

🔴 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/