DIY Guitar Making

Q&A | Sizing Fretwire, Neck Profiling Jigs, Electric Guitar Tonewood Myths and More!


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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


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🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/instruments-ordering/ 

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DIY Guitar MakingBy Eric Schaefer

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