Its real easy to rush through the dull part of the job prep work in order to get to the fun part spraying but if you do, youll regret it later. Guitar finishing stepbystep focuses on nitrocellulose lacquer, the most common guitar. Building and electric guitar prepping the body and applying stain how to apply finish to your electric guitar ras guitar kits fender telecaster kit. Learn how to play electric guitar for beginners step by.
Apply two to three thin coats rather than one thick coat of primer, as this will ensure that the primer will dry properly and that it wont drip. Guitar finishing, stepbystep, 2005, dan erlewine, don macrostie, 0977651908, 9780977651900, stewartmacdonald, 2005. In most cases, the veneer is very thin 1mm or less towards the. Guitar finishing step by step focuses on nitrocellulose lacquer, the most common guitar finish, but also includes addditional information on varnishes, oils and french polishing.
Its not only portable but costeffective and can be learned very easily. The depth of the neck heel should be a major consideration when selecting a neck. I also bought the guitar finishing step by step book and videos. Stewmac has everything you need to set up, repair or build guitars. On an electric guitar, this is a matter of twisting the appropriate screws. Guitar finishing 101 the highlighted grain stain finish guitar. Close one eye and look along the two edges of the neck, from the nut to the end of the fingerboard. Sand the wood with silicon carbide stearate p320b sandpaper. This simple kit is an excellent entry into electric guitar. How to play electric guitar step by step for beginners. I tend to go into detail so as not skip any steps or tips you need along the way, and use pics from.
Oct 06, 2016 learn how to play electric guitar for beginners step by step your first guitar lesson ever. We have also written clear, easy to understand, step by step instructions that will make building your guitar a breeze, but if you have any questions, we are happy to answer any questions you may have along the way. Dec 17, 2004 by dan erlewine guitar finishing stepbystep second paperback on. The following is a typical guitar finishing schedule. If you choose byo for your guitar build, you can rest assured, you have made the right choice. If the wood is fairly rough, sand with garnet p150a or aluminium oxide open coat p180a sandpaper. Guitar finishing stepbystep 2nd edition discussion in for sale.
We also carry an instructional dvd made by behlen that will give you step by step instructions to help you achieve the look you want for your custom guitar. The way the guitar is setup makes it difficult for the guitar to be in tune everywhere on the fret board. Basic guitar setup 101 abridged, charles tauber, 2015 4 despite what some luthiersupply houses would have you believe, basic setup work can be accomplished quite successfully using only a small number of simple, inexpensive tools. Experienced and beginning luthiers alike can create a professional guitar finish with the behlen guitar finishing kit. Making a laminated hollowbody electric guitar, jim english, 2004, music, 174 pages. Youve been playing it for years, but the time has come to give it a makeover. Solo lpk90 diy electric guitar kit with maple top solo. I just wanted to say that with the combined book and videos my finishing project beginner turned out better than i expected. Step 8 finishing the guitar body with tung oil, wax or buffing oil. If your electric guitar has a worndown or otherwise damaged finish, you can refinish it with a nitrocellulose lacquer, giving your axe a nice new look.
While most kit guitars are inspected prior to packaging, accidents. How to custom paint your electric guitar with pictures. While minor adjustments can be accomplished when setting up the guitars action, for major depth and tilt issues, seek professional help. The key to success on a new instrument is motivation, and this lesson has you making cool music immediately inspiring you or your kids to practice and improve quickly. The guild of new hampshire woodworkers 3 t he next guild m e e t i n g will be held february 16 at the homestead woodworking school in newmarket, nh. A guitar can be tuned a number of ways depending on the style of music being played, but for beginners, well focus on basic standard tuning. An ultimate guide to guitar setup project electric guitar.
I have built several electric guitars over the years and through trial and. Tools a machinist rule, a screwdriver or hexkey electric guitar, calipers, a shim stock or. Parts, strings, and accessories please take 30 seconds to register your free account to remove most ads, post topics, make friends, earn reward points at our store, and more. Learning to play the guitar an absolute beginners guide. Electric guitar construction, tom hirst, 2003, music, 164 pages. By dan erlewine guitar finishing stepbystep second paperback on. Step 1 inspect the timber and repair any dents or marks. Do not support the neck with your left hand, rather keep the guitar in position with your right arm. Clear lacquer paint will give your guitar a shiny finish over the paint. The initial body fill i used on the raw wood was a high quality wood filler. Spray the clear lacquer the same way you sprayed the base coat, putting four separate coats of lacquer on the guitar and letting the paint dry for 90 minutes in. Finishing schedule the following is a typical guitar finishing schedule.
If the neck is too straight or worse, convex curving up, the buzzing will start to occur between the 6th and 9th frets and get worse at higher frets. It also gets tiring when you hunch your entire upper body over so you can see the frets. Electric guitar for beginners guitar instructional video. The point is to raise the guitar high enough so your hand can get to the frets.
The color was cool when you bought it photo 1, but now youd like a. Different kinds of peoplefrom school going kids to grandparents, everyone go for the guitar classes every day. Use a strong light to look for dents and dips in the. Firstly, the clear finish seals the timber and provides the nice oiled, semigloss finish that appeals to most guitar owners and secondly the clear coat will help protect the surface of the. Make your first step into the world of painting guitars the right step by purchasing how to create a factory guitar finish, and get these invaluable bonus items. By dan erlewine guitar finishing stepbystep second paperback. To ask other readers questions about guitar finishing stepbystep, please sign up.
The 4step plan for anyone to learn electric guitar glamour. We carry a full line of finishing products to give you the beautiful finish you are looking for, whether a clear natural finish or a bold, colorful finish. Dan erlewines 5 tips for aerosol guitar lacquer youtube. Fretwork, step by step written for stewmac, this is a thorough explanation of fretting using step by step photos.
I just finished my guitar with the products that i purchased from you. Includes color photos of favorite finishes, and color charts to help you achieve them. After enough time, the finish on a guitar will begin to fade. This kit includes all parts and stepbystep instructions to build a complete, playable custom guitar. We assume you have never made a guitar before and that you may not even have. Oct 25, 2018 guitar finishing step by step now that you have acquired the materials listed above you should seek out a suitable work space to complete the job. Paint your own guitars, how to create a factory guitar finish with just a couple of spray cans. Learn how to play electric guitar for beginners step by step.
Pop the plugs free from the larger board using a small screwdriver. Experts in teaching people of every skill level how to properly and. These instructions assume you are familiar with the anatomy of a guitar. Refer to figure 1 for many of the terms used in the assembly of your guitar. For businesonly pricing, quantity discounts and free shipping. Guitar finishing stepbystep dan erlewine and don macrostie, stewart macdonald most construction books only provide the rudiments of instrument finishing. The 12step guide to electric and acoustic guitar setup. How to refinish a guitar with nitrocellulose lacquer. All challenging wood cutting, drilling and shaping has already been professionally done, as. It is very detailed and contains complete descriptions of various finishing products.
Guitar finishing step by step, erlewine, macrostie. If youll recall, i stated how difficult it might be to find a slab wide enough for the body. In the third article of this series, i discussed how to purchase wood for building an electric guitar. One way to organize finishes is by whether there is any chemistry when they dry. This kit includes all parts and step by step instructions to build a complete, playable custom guitar. Learn to fix your own instrument without having to go to a guitar repair school. Recommended lutherie books liutaio mottola lutherie. What tools one needs depends, in part, upon how much of the setup work one wants to do. This is chapter one from 5 minute guitar get access to 5 minute guitar in its entirety by going to. If youre a firsttime builder, this kit is a great way to start. How to create a factory guitar finish with just a couple of spray cans. Wait up to 30 minutes after applying your base coat before gently sanding to remove.
Dan erlewines colorillustrated essay guides you through the steps of modern waterbase finishing, too. Learn how to play electric guitar for beginners step by step your first guitar lesson ever. At first, i thought i had done something wrong when finishing the body. If you think that making a guitar is impossible, then this book is for you. Furniture, toys, frames, beds, animal houses, racks, dressers, chairs, coasters, and many more search for electric guitar plans basically, anyone who is. Apply the darker stain using your lint free cloth, rub it in thoroughly and get an even coat across the face of the guitar. Bach the parts of the guitar there are three main types of guitars,the steelstring acoustic, the nylon string or classical guitar, and the electric guitar. This is the part of the build where care and attention to the little things make a huge difference to the quality and look of the final product. Guitar electronics understanding wiring and diagrams learn step by step how to completely wire your electric guitar tim swike. Be careful not to sand through your veneer maple top. The adjustable ends present in the truss rodwhich are either a male or female nut is easily found in different places. Learning to play the guitar an absolute beginners guide by. For this reason i suggest that you go out and buy an inexpensive tuner. When it comes to an electric guitar, it is mostly beneath the truss rod cover which is in the headstock.
Great book, very thorough with detailed step by step instructions on many types of finishes, from sanding all the way to buffing out. By dan erlewine guitar finishing stepbystep second. Guitar finishing, stepbystep, 2005, dan erlewine, don. Body index template in order to rout the neck pocket and pickup cavities, the routing templates need index holes outside of the body profile, since there are no other places for concealable index holes on the top of the guitar. This diy guitar kit has everything you need for building your own lp style electric guitar. Adjust your tuning machines accordingly if your sound falls flat or sharp. For most guitars, youll need a piece at least 20 long, 14 wide and 4 thick. Guitarists like jimi hendrix revolutionised the sound of the electric guitar by using distortion at high volumes to create sustain that allowed him to play long notes that simply cannot be played on an acoustic guitar. Guitar finishing stepbystep by dan erlewine goodreads. Dans books on guitar repair dan erlewines guitar shop.
You might find this gives your instrument unique character, but if not, refinishing is well within your ability. This ebook does not include ancillary media that was packaged with the. If you are using a tuner with an led display, make sure the needle is properly centered. Guitar finishing, step by step don macrostie and i created this for stewmac. I recommend a wellventilated area with a workbench or suitably large area you will have sufficient room to work with and store your finishing supplies without being cramped for room as spills should. How to play electric guitar for beginners step by step. Regardless of genre, if you want to learn electric guitar, you must know basic chords. Electric guitar finishing technics, part 1 youtube.
Guitar finishing step by step dan erlewine and don macrostie, stewart macdonald most construction books only provide the rudiments of instrument finishing. Please take 30 seconds to register your free account to remove most ads, post topics, make friends, earn reward points at our store, and more. Youll learn to cut the peghead shape, attach the neck, and wire it up. Released in 2004, the book quickly became a bestseller, and in the process, helped cement paint your own guitar as the d. For my wife, debbie, and my children, tara, jake, and rachel. The recording guitarist a guide for home and studio, published by hal leonard. Basic guitar setup 101 abridged, charles tauber, 2015 2 preface to the 2015 revision the original version of this article, basic guitar setup 101, was written in 1996 at a time when relatively little information was publicly available to the aspiring luthier, repair person or doityourselfer.
Stewart macdonnald has a great finishing schedule that i would recomend. Apr 26, 2020 the guitar is one of the most wonderful instruments. Length and thickness usually arent a problem, but the width can be. As a beginner, you simply will not be able to play chords like f or b. The color was cool when you bought it photo 1, but now youd like a change.
You will only need some basic tools and finishing supplies. Having your guitar in tune lets you concentrate on learning to play, not hours of learning how to tune. If you purchased or are planning to purchase a ready made blank, just sit back and relax while i explain my method for making a blank to those whod rather save some money and do it themselves. Place the guitar body on a table and hold it by the headstock. Studies have shown that playing an instrument like guitar positively impacts your brain. The best electric guitar plans free download pdf and video. How to apply a sunburst guitar finish guitar kit world. The guitar repair guide get answers and advice here. Remove the sanding dust with a tack cloth or a lint free cloth. Before going in and adding your new finish or paint to your guitar, you should add a few coats of primer to your instrument that matches the type of paint that you are going to use on your instrument.
Finishing the body the finish on your guitar will be applied in either two or three layers. This one provides specific finishing recipes for most of the classic sprayed guitar finishes. May 08, 2018 how to play electric guitar step by step for beginners in this super easy beginner guitar lesson, i break down all the basic techniques that youre gonna need to play your favourite songs and. You can purchase clear lacquer paint at a home improvement store or online. Aug 04, 2016 studies have shown that playing an instrument like guitar positively impacts your brain. The guitar should sit on your right leg with your right arm resting on top of the body of the guitar keeping the neck tilted slightly upwards. But heres another, lesserknown reason to take up electric guitar. How to play electric guitar step by step for beginners in this super easy beginner guitar lesson, i break down all the basic techniques that youre gonna need to play your favourite songs and. Vinyl sealer, starcast amber toner, encore brown toner, and stringed instrument lacquer. Get started playing electric guitar and have fun doing it. Step by step guide to getting started playing guitar. Use painters masking tape to cover the area where the. And if youre someone who is passionate about learning electric guitar this is the blog you must read. Theres an entire section of this site dedicated to easy beginner chords so have a good look around there.
The easiest way to learn chords is to follow mikes steppingstone approach. Electric guitars are easier to play than steel string acoustics as the string gauge thickness is smaller. Fretwork, stepbystep written for stewmac, this is a thorough explanation of fretting using stepbystep photos. The heel base is a hypercritical element of a solidplaying guitar. Assembling an electric guitar mark french and brad harriger introduction this set of instructions was written to accompany guitar making workshops held at purdue university. You might find this gives your instrument unique character, but. Apply it in multiple thin layers sanding out between each layer. Guitar finishing stepbystep focuses on nitrocellulose lacquer, the most common guitar finish, but also includes addditional information on varnishes, oils and french polishing. This set of instructions was written to accompany guitar making workshops held at purdue. I also bought the guitar finishing stepbystep book and videos. Guitar finishing 101 the highlighted grain stain finish.
Guitar finishing, stepbystep don macrostie and i created this for stewmac. Your left hand needs to be free to move about the fretboard. This is chapter one from 5 minute guitar get access to 5. Stewmac guitar finishing stepbystep stewmac reverb. It gets real tiring to play by putting your guitar foot on tiptoe all the time. The smoother the surface and the fewer flaws, then the better the final outcome will be. Guitar finishing stepbystep now that you have acquired the materials listed above you should seek out a suitable work space to complete the job. As with any new project ive attempted, each step along the way is unfamiliar to me and some steps are deserving of my apprehension, while others equally as worrisome turned out to be a piece of cake. Get some finishing ideas by visiting and byo guitar on facebook. The first and undoubtedly the most important step in finishing a guitar is prep work. Master templates take care to make these templates carefully because they will be used repeatedly to machine the body and neck of the guitar.
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