Making the Top and Back Plates for an Acoustic Guitar | Building an Acoustic Guitar

[@dang48207]

Wow I’m so happy to have found this. I’ve been wanting to make a new top for my Guild 12 for decades. Inspires me to starts.

[@watchnlearn2731]

So. Don’t worry to much about tap tuning the back plate. Great video Jeff

[@homebuiltshop]

Good to know. Thanks man!

[@Kkuts37]

This is such a interesting video series, Jeff ! Great work!

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks Kathleen. Its going to be a long process but I am enjoying it. I can't wait to see the end result.

[@kk-om5zm]

Thanks Jeff !! It's something difficult and I wanted to try it my friend. He wants a job from us, but also love for what we do..Greetings from Greece ....

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks Brother!

[@terristroh3965]

I’m really enjoying this build with you. Keep it up,

[@homebuiltshop]

Will do! I'm enjoying the process as well.

[@dalgguitars]

loving the build, thank you so much.

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks!

[@Lutzboater]

I will probably never build an acoustic guitar, but this is sure an interesting series you are putting together. Looking very good so far.

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks man! Its going to be a long haul for sure.

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

Great stuff!!! I'm still a step behind you. I'm resawing back and side sets today. Hopefully I'll be gluing up backs and tops next weekend. I also follow Eric's channel. He is a great resource for techniques.

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome! You'll probably catch up with me pretty quick. I have a couple other things to knock out before I get back to this. Hey, are you going to the guitar show on the 20th in Denver? I'm planning to go up there to check it out.

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

@@homebuiltshop I'm the same way... TONS of projects going at the same time. I have several tools in development etc. I didn't know there was a guitar show. Sounds like it might be worth checking out if for no other reason than to get some inspiration.

[@homebuiltshop]

Thats what I'm thinking. Its tomorrow from 10 till 4pm, at the Delta Hotel. 10 E 120th Ave, Northglenn, CO, Sounds like there will be a ton of vendors, including a local friend of mine. I'm planning to be there as a spectator to check it out. Maybe I'll join in as a vendor next year.

[@SkyscraperGuitars]

@@homebuiltshop I'll look for you if I'm able to get up north tomorrow.

[@robertr4193]

Get you a Mars eraser it's available at art supply stores. The come in a round form with a holder or in a rectangular one about an inch and a half long 3/4" wide and 3/8" high. They work will to erase on both paper and wood and don't smear much if any.

[@homebuiltshop]

Awesome. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see if I can find one.

[@chillertechtexas4375]

Good stuff!

[@homebuiltshop]

Thanks!

[@Jonotilaa]

Hello Jeff, I have learned so much from you. Thank you very much for that!! I am now building my first complete guitar. The back and sides are made of wenge. I have two backs. One has a very straight grain and sounds perfect, almost metallic. It is also very stable. The other back has a very nice V-shaped grain pattern. This one is extremely flexible and has virtually no internal tension. I think this is due to the V-shaped grain structure. I know that the back will be tensioned over the braces and the radius at the back. Still, I am not sure whether I should use it. I don’t want a beautiful guitar; I want a guitar that sounds good. Since this is my first one, I want to be on the safe side. What do you think about it?

[@giovannipetitti1588]

very good, 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍❤️

[@homebuiltshop]

Grazie amico mio! Avere una giornata fantastica.

[@rcote1234]

Nice build series. I’m starting a build, and using mostly the same steps. Do you recall what the thickness of your sound board ended up to be? Not trying to match yours; just curious.

[@mojoefelix]

OK, but how do you and how do I, make the flat thin wood that is then used to make the top and back?

[@alandust2188]

You asked Eric a question about using a oil/wax finish on an acoustic guitar....what product were you referring to? Thanks just subscribed.

[@homebuiltshop]

I was talking about Osmo oil specifically.

[@alandust2188]

@@homebuiltshop Thanks

[@diysam7819]

Hi Jeff, I am building a different instrument but similar to the guitar sound box, was wondering how thick did the top and the back end up

[@homebuiltshop]

The top is around .090" and the back is slightly thicker. It was just under .100". Hope that helps.

[@diysam7819]

@@homebuiltshop thanks much appreciated

[@borgonianevolution]

Nice start. Beautiful wood you get to work with for this. I was wondering. I noticed when you used the wedge clap to mate the pieces that you focused on getting the seam right but the edges up against the fences were not flat to the base board of the jig. Then when you removed it piece it has a slight bow to it. Does that not matter or is that actually intentional for shape later?

[@homebuiltshop]

It is supposed to be flat at both edges. I may have not gotten the outer edges all the way down but it is going to be bent when the bracing is applied so it shouldn't make a difference. Ideally it needs to be flat at this step.

[@paulwaldrop2262]

It's so cool, but, if it's a lefty, is is really a working playing guitar? :D

[@homebuiltshop]

Ouch! Lol.

[@DefenderTIM]

Tapping is also important in solid body electrics. It helps you identify a unique marketing angle to distinguish yourself from the established major players. 😁

[@harirahmat3797]

Lol

[@vinster8884]

Double tap.