DIY Guitar Making

In this BenchStream, we are touring the main workbench to learn about storage, workflow organization and a massive variety of tools and why I've chosen them for the coveted spot of The Main Bench! Also, I am answering your burning lutherie questions!🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this BenchStream, I'm talking about the use of highly figured woods for soundboards on acoustic guitars, and answering your burning questions!🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this BenchStream, I'm applying a Tru Oil finish to a gorgeous little parlor guitar and answering your burning questions!🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

Answering YOUR lutherie questions LIVE!🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitarmaking, I answer YOUR questions!🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:- tonewood suppliers- Electric Guitar neck angles- Rosette cutting jigs- What material to use for molds forms and jigs- What do you use to oil or polish up the fretboard?🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:- Fixing cracked sides- Sharpening plane blades and chisels- Buying or building a side bending machine?- Using cactus juice to harden wood- Bending tips for Wenge- How much nut relief to use on a bass guitar- Is EVO gold fretwire discontinued?- Unboxing videos are stupid- How much I charge for my guitars🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:- Introducing my new "Florentine Cutaway and Advanced Binding/Purfling Methods" Workshop! (https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/florentine-cutaway-and-advanced-binding-purfling-methods-workshop-build-options/)- I have Wenge for sale! email me at [email protected] Where to find prefab materials like bent sides and slotted fretboards- side bending tips to avoid splits or scorching- recommended thicknesses for bending sides- alternate jigs to joining boards- How to control humidity in your shop- How to control humidity in your guitar showroom- Removing frets without a soldering iron- Finding parts for building a side bender- Using fiberglass arrows as gobars- Question of the week: Is there a specific tonewood that blows your socks off!?🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:- What is the best way to fix a finish drip?- How to install a clear mylar pickguard without bubbles- The most expensive lutherie tool yet!- Go bar rods from home depot- Building a cutaway as a first guitar- Radial offset rosettes🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:- Should you use Carbon Fiber Rods and a Truss Rod?- Making your own bulk binding strips- wild grain versus homogenous grain- Buying go bars- Changing fretwire size when refretting- Where to buy a gramil?- Issues with small soundholes🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for a 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:- Mount Gretna Outdoor Art Show- Favorite Guitar brands/companies- Fret slotting saws- Marketing your guitars- How many pounds of pressure do go-bars produce?- Inlaying into dark woods as opposed to light woods- Lazy builders- Jim Lill debunking electric guitar tonewood debate- Neck profiling jigs do accomodate all profiles! (I got this wrong in last QA!)- Am I going to build a 12 string?- What notes/pitches do you listen for when taptuning?- What is a leg tapering jig?- What 'YMMV' means and why I can't keep up with the internet- Why nobody is watching my Refretting Masterclass video that I worked so damn hard to make!?- Buying instruments for the aesthetic value of the wood/materials- Johnson Paste Wax and the Everything Shortage caused by that which shall not be named! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:- Do headstock templates include space for the nut?- A jig for profiling necks with a router- An audio example of a student's guitar- Choosing fretwire with the right tang size for your fret slots- Leg tapering jigs for the bandsaw- A case for titebond over hot hide glue- Bevelling fret slots- Why Strats and Les Pauls sound different🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for a 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ 🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR Questions!Questions/Topics:- hide glue vs. titebond- fish glue- how deep should purfling be inlaid?- inlaying turqoise- The "Best" Guitar show- Using waxed wood strips like Teflon strips- Top thickness- french polishing and tru oil- fastening latches to molds- the neutral zone for a dual action truss rod🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for a 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:– What do you do with your scrap wood?– Buying pre-bent sides– Best heating blanket for side bending – radial rosettes – thicknessing backs as a resonator or a reflector – Thicknessing tops– Plate gluing jig– laminated sides– inlaying Opal for fret marker dots– What is the purpose of a shooting board– modifying an existing guitar to increase the bass response– inlaying mother of pearl without teflon strips All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/ Check out the online course “Building an OM Acoustic”: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/ To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/  Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:- Chisel Sharpening- source for dyed purfling strips- bridge wood- amp repair- mesquite for fretboards?- happy accidents- what to do with "mistakes"- the role of patience and focus in nut slotting technique- bird's eyes on silver maple- why does sugar maple burn so easily?🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:- Can backs be flatsawn?- a miter box design for cutting scarf joints- Best wood bindings to replace white plastic bindings- Best topwood for a parlor size instrument- using slotted or unslotted bridge pins- building a light box/ light box alternatives- the 14th fret hump- sourcing backstrip material- fixing soundboard tearout along the binding edge- lint free cloth in the Netherlands- flatsawn maple- The 'Best Guitar Show' in Altoona, Pennsylvania, February 25th 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:- Tasmanian Blackwood- Radial rosettes- Binding the inside of the soundhole- Making radius dishes- Paste wax for preventing glue from sticking to jigs- Pinless bridges- Box elder for guitars?- What is your sharpening process for chisels and planes?- Inexpensive Wenge- Avoiding lint and dust in finish- more on shattered saddles- Stewmac's customer service🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:- Soundhole Binding- Bone nut/saddle porosity- Saddle height- vacuum bags for laminating sides- solid linings- fixing misplaced fretboard dots- carbon fiber humbucker covers- sanding the contour of the bridge wings- how to deal with lint and dust in the finish- flat sawn lumber for sides- maple as a back and side wood- shooting boards- spline joints- difference between rosewood and walnut- Why my saddles extend out toward the bass side🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Questions/Topics:- Soundboard cracks and humidity- Eastern White Cedar for Tops- Purfling materials for a headplate- How deep to cut your nut slots- The role of patience and perseverance in lutherie- more suggestions on what I should build next!🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Topics/Questions:- Slide Guitar Nut Compensation- Buy a planer or a jointer first?- Stewmac side bending machines- What should me next build be?- Best way to store wood- bridge plates- Quilted Mahogany- Soundboard radius in the upper bout- More about "The Tree"🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer YOUR questions!Topics/Questions:- Flattening the top radius in the upper bout to glue the fretboard tongue- Bending solid linings or laminating solid linings- What is the lowest fretboard radius used for acoustic guitars?- Bosch Colt trim routers- The story of "The Tree" mahogany- Measuring top deflection- Countersinking tuners- Stainless steel frets- Aluminum bridge plates🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am answering YOUR questions!Topics include:- What Material Choices have made a noticeable difference, tonally?- An Acoustic Bridge replacement- When to Install Frets?- Adding Compensation at the Nut- What's the next Build?- Uses for the Planer- Buying Fretboards versus Making them yourselfAnd More!🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com🔴 Register for an 9 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the online course "Building an OM Acoustic": https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/course/building-an-om-acoustic/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate

🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/learn-to-build-your-own-guitar/🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School:https://ericschaeferguitars.com/course-directory/🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig:https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/the-radial-rosette-maker-kit/🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building:https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org/donate