DIY Guitar Making

Eric Schaefer
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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. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Sometimes it is a Q and A show featuring member's of Eric's online guitar building course. Sometimes it is an interview with another luthier, woodworker, or guitar repair tech.

  1. JAN 27

    Q&A | Repairs on Cheap Guitars, Bandsaws for resawing and More!

    🔴 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 For information on the Hands-on Guitar Building Workshops and online guitar building courses visit: www.ericschaeferguitars.com

    43 min

  2. JAN 15

    Saddle Intonation, Chladni Patterns and More | Guitar Making Q&A

    🔴 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 For information on the Hands-on Guitar Building Workshops and online guitar building courses visit: www.ericschaeferguitars.com

    39 min

  3. JAN 6

    Guitarmaking Q&A | Fixing Soundboard Bulges, Making Templates and More!

    For information on the Hands-on Guitar Building Workshops and online guitar building courses visit: www.ericschaeferguitars.com

    1h 2m

  4. 12/10/2025

    Guitar Making Q&A | Wolf Notes, Shop Humidity and Sealing Cracks

    For information on the Hands-on Guitar Building Workshops and online guitar building courses visit: www.ericschaeferguitars.com

    41 min

  5. 11/25/2025

    Guitarmaking Q&A | Side Bending and Adapting Guitar Plans

    For information on the Hands-on Guitar Building Workshops and online guitar building courses visit: www.ericschaeferguitars.com

    32 min

  6. 11/24/2025

    Guitarmaking Q&A | How a Guitar's Tone Evolves Over Time

    For information on the Hands-on Guitar Building Workshops and online guitar building courses visit: www.ericschaeferguitars.com

    1h 3m

  7. 07/28/2025

    First Luthier Q&A in the New Shop Location!

    For information on the Hands-on Guitar Building Workshops and online guitar building courses visit: www.ericschaeferguitars.com

    1h 7m

  8. 02/12/2025

    Q&A | Harp Guitar Resto, Fretboard Polish, Top Cracks, and More!

    For information on the Hands-on Guitar Building Workshops and online guitar building courses visit: www.ericschaeferguitars.com

    56 min
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About

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. Sometimes it is a solo show that delves into a particular topic. Sometimes it is a Q and A show featuring member's of Eric's online guitar building course. Sometimes it is an interview with another luthier, woodworker, or guitar repair tech.

Information

  • Creator
    Eric Schaefer
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 DIY Guitar Making
  • Show Website
    DIY Guitar Making

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