Luthier Eric Schaefer dives deep into acoustic guitar building techniques, sharing secrets of the craft so that you can step up your lutherie game! From soundboard bracing to neck angles to fretwork, no stone is left unturned.
19 Mar 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Eric Schaefer Guitars
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate the truing process of the scarf joint and the assembly of the scarf joint and the heel block to the neck blank. Also, per usual, I answer your Q's. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.co...
5 Mar 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Eric Schaefer Guitars
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I compare the Stewmac Binding Tower with the Luthier's Mercantile Binding tower. I discuss mold making and the batching out of guitar parts for the Acoustic Guitar Build workshops. 🔴 All episodes available at...
4 Mar 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Eric Schaefer Guitars
I talk about the side bending process and show my side bending "carousel." Also, I answer YOUR questions! 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop in Bernville, Pennsylvania: https:/...
4 Mar 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Eric Schaefer Guitars
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I demonstrate the use of a joining board for joining some Sitka Spruce tops. I also talk a little bit on the topic of jointing as well. ANNND I answer your questions! � All episodes available at diyguitarmakin...
23 Feb 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Eric Schaefer Guitars
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I use some sanders and a router with a flush trim bit to duplicate and stack pieces of MDF to make a mold for my new parlor guitars. I also answer your questions! � All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com...
23 Feb 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Eric Schaefer Guitars
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I talk about what is coming next after Guitar #85. We take a look at my finishing room that I am setting up for efficiently working on my hand rubbed finishes. Lastly, my new tool of the week is dental scrapers....
11 Feb 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Eric Schaefer Guitars
I tune up and play guitar #85 for the first time! Then we strip it down and begin the process of finish prep by steaming out dents, filling gaps, and fixing blemishes. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-O...
6 Feb 2022 1 minute read 1 comment Eric Schaefer Guitars
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I answer some viewer questions and I give a demonstration of nut slotting techniques on Guitar #85. 🔴 All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com 🔴 Register for an 8 day Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop...
4 Feb 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Eric Schaefer Guitars
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I am installing some Steinberger Gearless Tuners. These tuners are a whole different conception of how a tuner should work with the string descending into the headstock instead of wrapping around the post. I am...
3 Feb 2022 1 minute read 0 comments Eric Schaefer Guitars
In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I cover clear pickguards for fingerstyle guitars, installing endpins, Two Cherries Brace Carving Chisels, and how to remove sizing from new finish rags. � All episodes available at diyguitarmaking.com � Register...
