Learn about Oil Based Wood Fillers, what is good about them and when you should not use them. This is a key ingredient if the production of that elusive mirror finish that we all long for on our handmade guitars.

Learn all about nitrocellulose lacquer and why you should consider using it on your next finish job. It has great acoustical qualities, provides a hard, crystal clear finish that resists cracking and crazing and will stand up to the rigors of playing better than most other finishes.

Learn all about nitrocellulose lacquer and why you should consider using it on your next finish job. It has great acoustical qualities, provides a hard, crystal clear finish that resists cracking and crazing and will stand up to the rigors of playing better than most other finishes.

Learn all about lacquer sanding sealers and why you should consider using one on your next finish job. It seals in bleeding problems, seal out moisture and give you a great base to start building a great professional looking guitar finish with mirror finish.

Learn all about a shellac wash coat and why you should strongly consider using one on your next finish job. It seals in bleeding problems, seal out moisture and give you a great base to start building a great professional looking guitar finish with a beautiful golden-amber tint.

Learn all about a vinyl wash coat and why you should strongly consider using one on your next finish job. They seal in bleeding problems, seal out moisture and give you a great base to start building a great professional looking guitar finish.

This article on Final Preparation for your guitar prior to the finishing operation is a critical step that you should not skip or take too lightly. We will take you through several operations for you to complete prior to beginning any finishing steps to your guitar.

Guitar Templates – You will want to make your guitar templates permanent and accurate. Learn which materials to consider for this invaluable tool and how to make a great set of templates for your guitar shop.

Guitar Building Plans: The importance of having a great set of guitar building plans cannot be emphasized enough. Visualize your guitar plan as the road map, your sense or direction or your primary guitar building tool that is your teacher in guiding you through this endeavor. This is of special importance to the luthier just [...]

If you are interested in building your own custom guitar, the best place to start is with a great set of guitar plans that is detailed, shows you all the detail you required, well dimensioned and illustrated and very very accurate. Available as PDF downloads in both metric and decimal inches on the same plans. We have a great variety of guitar shapes, bracing patterns, guitar jig plans and lots more.