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

Today, I'm working on the top and back plates of the acoustic guitar. I'm using my shooting board and a hand plane to joint the edges. Then I'll glue up the plates and get it rough cut to size. I'm making an Engelman Spruce top, and a Padouk back plate. There's still a long way to go, but its cool to see these parts together.

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[watchnlearn]

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

[kk-omzm]

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 ....

[Kkuts]

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

[robertr]

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.

[terristroh]

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

[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?

[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.

[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.

[diysam]

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

[rcote]

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?

[alandust]

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

[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. 😁

[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?

[paulwaldrop]

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