DIY Guitar Making

By Eric Schaefer

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, ... more

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How many episodes does DIY Guitar Making have?

The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.

DIY Guitar Making episodes:

January 27, 2026 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
...more
43min
January 15, 2026 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
...more
40min
January 06, 2026 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
...more
1h 2min
December 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
...more
42min
November 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
...more
32min
November 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
...more
1h 3min
July 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
...more
1h 8min
February 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
...more
56min
October 17, 2024 Resawing for Lutherie and Q&A

For information on the Hands-on Guitar Building Workshops and online guitar building courses visit:
www.ericschaeferguitars.com
...more
1h 48min
August 31, 2024 Guitarmaking Q&A | Setting up your Lutherie Shop and More!
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/

For information on the Hands-on Guitar Building Workshops and online guitar building courses visit:
www.ericschaeferguitars.com
...more
50min

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How many episodes does DIY Guitar Making have?

The podcast currently has 76 episodes available.

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