Bending the sides for an acoustic guitar is crucial to the shape and final result, a matched pair of ribs that fit the overall design of the...

Twenty-two years ago, the Martin Guitar Company created the D16-H limited edition dreadnought guitar.  It was an experimental project stimul...

This morning, I completed the 'finish' process.  Four coats of sealer applied by hand to the neck and body was the first order of bu...

The finish line is in sight, and like all other stages in this acoustic ride, preparing for finish has been an interesting experience. I d...

Remember in the last post, when I mentioned that Uncle Sam's Postal Service saved me from eco-unfriendly government regulations. OK, l...

Although I like 'simple', when it comes to project detail, I've found that complications pop up regularly in the world of luther...

I mentioned in the last post that I had completed gluing the body together and the next step would be cutting a channel in the top and back ...

This acoustic guitar building project has been a great learning experience.  I've created special tools, and I'm learning how to use...

After leaping into the acoustic guitar building arena, there was ample activity in creating jigs and tools especially associated with the pr...

In a prior post concerning the acoustic guitar kit I received, I mentioned the need for special tools and jigs, and there are many.  I resea...