The wood binding on a classical or acoustic guitar not only protects the edges of the guitar from damage, it acts as a decorative element and kind of a signature by each individual luthier as a method of showing their guitar-making talents. This step by step tutorial will give you the necessary information to product professional results in the installation of your next guitar binding job.

Dry Fitting Wood Binding/Purfling Source: Binding & Purfling Fitting Wood Binding: Not only do you have to dry fit the wood binding before you glue, you have to precisely detail the binding length and end conditions and correctly trim the purfling at the end graft and heel to get a hairline joint. Dry Fit The [...]

Binding Channel at the Classical Guitar Heel Source: Guitar Building Articles – Binding & Trim Binding Channel Touchup: Tools and Materials Required: Dremel Rotary Tool Japanese Pull Saw Woodworking Chisels Needle Files Purfling Binding The Acoustic Guitar: Since most Acoustic Guitars are built with a separate body assembly and neck assembly that are put together [...]

Wood Selection for binding is a very critical design choice for the luthier. The bindings are the signature or trademark of the builder and their correct design, appearance and installation should be perfect and an example of the luthier’s abilities.

StewMac Binding Router Guide Source: Guitar Building Articles – Binding & Trim Routing the Binding Channels: Tools and Materials Required: Dremel Rotary Tool Dremel Router Base Carbide Channel Routing Bit Binding Router Guide Inside Form Clamps Purfling Binding Design Your Binding & Purfling Strips: Decide on your design and do a rough mock-up of the [...]