Guitar Building Videos on DVD
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Gypsy Jazz Guitar Setup
This two DVD set runs over 2 hours and is made for gypsy jazz guitarists and luthiers who want to learn how to properly set-up a gypsy jazz guitar. The video addresses many of the guitar's weak points and is perfect for the gypsy jazz guitarist that wants to get the most out of his guitar. All avenues of improving the playability and sound are covered.
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$29.95 plus shipping
Replacing the Vintage Guitar Fretboard Video
A three hour, two DVD set on replacing the vintage guitar fretboard. The entire process of building and replacing a vintage fretboard is shown on a vintage 1940's Gibson L-00 guitar. Filmed at Hot Strings Guitar's school and workshop in Milford, Connecticut, luthier and instructor Jamie Boss explains the process and tools required in a step-by-step manner.
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$49.95 plus shipping
Guitar Finishing With Water-based Lacquer Video
A three hour, two DVD set made for First time guitar finishers using water-based nitrocellulose lacquer. This DVD set will show you how it is possible to achieve a great finish in your home workshop. Basic finishing skills and knowledge are required. Easy to use, much safer than solvent based nitrocellulose lacquer, water-based lacquer cleans up with soap and water.
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$49.95 plus shipping
Carving the Classical Guitar Neck with Jamie Boss Video
Two DVD set showing how to carve the Classical Guitar neck from scratch using basic hand-tools and a bandsaw. I include a set of free classical strings as a gift. Filmed at Hot Strings Guitar Shop in Milford, Connecticut, he starts with a plank of mahogany and ends up with a finished classical guitar neck. The DVD makes a great reference for experienced luthiers or beginners.
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$49.95 plus shipping
Replacing the Guitar Truss Rod Video
A single DVD to instruct you how it is possible to replace a broken truss rod in your home workshop. Basic carpentry skills and knowledge are required. The DVD covers removal of the fretboard, replacing the truss rod and regluing of the fretboard. Filmed at my guitar building school in Milford, Connecticut, the entire process is broken down into individual steps.
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$39.95 plus shipping
Install, Level, and Crown Fretwire Video
A 35 minute guitar building DVD applicable to both steel string and classical acoustic guitars, this video provides a comprehensive and step-by-step overview of how to install, level, crown and polish fret wire. The various hand tools, special tools and power tools that are used during the process are covered. This video can also be used for basic set-up fret leveling and crowning.
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$29.95 plus shipping
Locate and Saw Fret Slots Video
Applicable to both steel string and classical acoustic guitars, this DVD provides a comprehensive and step-by-step overview of how to locate, mark, saw and use of the various fixtures for making slots for installing frets. The various hand tools, fixtures, special tools and power tools that are used during the process are discussed and shown.
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$29.95 plus shipping
Inlay Fret Dots and Side Markers Video
Applicable to both steel string and classical acoustic guitars, this DVD provides a comprehensive and step-by-step overview of how to inlay, position, glue and finish sand the fretboard dot markers and side markers. The various hand tools, special tools and power tools that are used during the process are discussed and shown. Also covers final radius sanding of the fretboard.
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$29.95 plus shipping
Making a Slotted Headstock Video
For both steel string and classical acoustic guitars, the DVD provides a comprehensive and step-by-step overview of how to make a slotted headstock. The various hand tools, special tools and power tools that are used during the building process are discussed. Presented by luthier Jamie Boss, the presentation was filmed at his Connecticut guitar building school.
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$29.95 plus shipping
Beginner's Guide to Wood, Tools, and Plans Video
Designed for the beginning guitar builder, and applicable to both steel string and classical acoustic guitars, this DVD provides a step-by-step and comprehensive overview of the wood and guitar building kits that are available. The various hand tools, special tools and power tools that are used during the building process are discussed and shown.
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$29.95 plus shipping
Building the Classical Guitar Soundboard
This 3 DVD set is 2 1/2 hours in length and will show you how build the classical guitar soundboard from scratch and how to attach the neck. Basic carpentry skills and knowledge are required.
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$39.95 plus shipping
Set-up and Maintenance of the 5-String Banjo
This 2 DVD set contains two hours of instruction that will show you how to set-up the 5-string banjo from scratch.
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$29.95 plus shipping
Repairing the Lifted Guitar Bridge
Applicable to both steel string and classical acoustic guitars, it provides a comprehensive and step-by-step overview of how to repair acoustic guitar bridges that have lifted from the soundboard. The various hand tools, fixtures, special tools and power tools that are used during the process are discussed and shown.
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$29.95 plus shipping
Guitar Side Bending Techniques
This 68 minute DVD set will show you how to bend guitar sides from scratch.
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$29.95 plus shipping
50 Guitar Tools You can Build
This 30 minute DVD will pay for itself by demonstrating 50 guitar tools you can build yourself. Designed for new luthiers or old salts alike, there are new shop tool ideas for everyone. 50 tools from just about every phase of guitar building that can be built easily in a home workshop.
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$24.95 plus shipping
Installing an Under-the-saddle Guitar Pickup
A 45 minute DVD highlighting the theory and operation of the piezo type pick-up and showing an actual installations of a Fishman pick-up and a L.R. Baggs pick-up on two Taylor guitars. The installation is very easy and a minimum of tools are required.
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$19.95 plus shipping
More DVDs are Coming Soon
- Building the Martin Dreadnaught Guitar Kit Video
- Building the Classical Guitar Video
- Setting Up the Classical Guitar Video
- Setting Up the Acoustic Guitar Video
- Setting Up the 12 String Guitar Video
- Making a Bone Nut and Saddle Video
- Bindings and Purfling Video
- Carving the traditional pyramid bridge