Video Series

Bridge Re-Glue with Hide Glue - Lutherie Academy

Luthier and instructor, Robert O'Brien, shows how to re-glue a bridge using hide glue. Visit my website to learn more about lutherie: https://lutherieacademy.com/ Learn how to build your guitar (acoustic, classical, electric, flamenco, archtop and more!) as well as everything related to this art with my online courses. From full builds to special topics such as top voicing, finishing techniques, fretting, neck setting, rosettes, marketing, sharpening your tools, you name it. Do you want to work on other instruments besides guitars? Mandolins? Ukuleles? Violins? My colleagues and I got you covered. https://lutherieacademy.com/courses I also offer private, group and virtual classes: https://lutherieacademy.com/teaching 🔸Tools and Supplies List https://www.amazon.com/shop/obrienguitars?ref=ac_inf_tb_vh 🔸 Shop favorites ✦ Mask › RZ Mask: https://amzn.to/380WuQo › 3M Respirator: https://amzn.to/3aqRkgs › Cartridge: https://amzn.to/3tkVPS8 ✦ Saw blades Thin kerf saw blade for cutting Spanish heel slots and bracing: › I use this blade: https://amzn.to/357XgJc › Freud has a similar blade that I have also used: https://amzn.to/3b5fWgr › You can even get them in a 5 pack: https://amzn.to/3ociE7E ✦ Sanding and Scraping › Micromesh: https://amzn.to/3olE4iF › Scraper e burnisher: https://amzn.to/3pKRNzY › Nicholson rasp #49: https://amzn.to/3arqrJk › Nicholson rasp #50: https://amzn.to/3jdHked ✦ Dust collectors › Oneida Benchtop Dust Collector: https://amzn.to/3bGYTBo › Oneida high pressure system (14 gallon): https://amzn.to/380dYwf › Oneida Deluxe Dust Deputy (10 gallon): https://amzn.to/3n0YkVp › Oneida Deluxe Dust Deputy (5 gallon): https://amzn.to/2Le90TG › Oneida cyclone separator only: https://amzn.to/3hv5EHG › Oneida Mini-Gorilla Portable Cyclone Dust Collector: https://amzn.to/2WW2tzq › Jet cyclone cust collector: https://amzn.to/2MkGP5Y › Jet collector only: https://amzn.to/34YTDFq › Powermatic dust collector - https://amzn.to/380GD40 ✦ Air filtration › Powermatic Air Filtration: https://amzn.to/3pBP7ol › Jet Air Filtration: https://amzn.to/3pCpYdi 🔸 Brazilian treats If you need some Brazilian coffee here are a couple of brands I purchase when I go to Brazil. They are also available through Amazon: › Melitta: https://amzn.to/3o7eQEE › Pilão: https://amzn.to/3n3p5Zs Cheese bread: › Box of 8 - https://amzn.to/353kJeG › Brazibites: https://amzn.to/2JDA26p This video and description contain affiliate links. If you click on a link, I may receive a commission. Money earned helps to support my channel.
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1907 Martin repair - O'Brien Guitars
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About My Video Series

Luthier Tips du Jour

In 2008 I started a free instructional video series on Youtube called Luthier Tips du Jour. This series has become very popular the world over and has grown to be a very inclusive “How to” video library. It continues to grow as I add more videos every few weeks to the already extensive list.

How I began the Luthier Tips du Jour series is an interesting story. I literally had the idea come to me in the shower one morning. Not knowing anything about video editing or even camera work I almost gave up on several occasions. In the beginning I was spending more than 40 hours to produce a 5 minute video. It took an exacting toll on me, my shop time and my personal life. LMI turned me onto some video editing software and that helped considerably. I now am able to edit the videos much quicker but still spend a considerable amount of time to produce the videos. It has been a huge learning curve for me and I continue to learn more about video production with each video I produce. You will notice as you watch the videos that over time the quality of the editing has improved considerably.

The second largest viewing audience I have comes from Brazil. In February of 2009 Cesar Tessarin suggested adding English and Portuguese subtitles to the videos and then took on the task of translating the audio and including the subtitles for both languages in the videos! This is also a monumental task and I am very grateful to Cesar for taking this on. Using the CC option on Youtube allows the viewer to then have the subtitles translated into any other language. Having the Portuguese subtitles allows the Youtube CC translation to be more true to the original when translating to other Latin based languages than if it were being translated from English.

Luthiers Mercantile International proudly sponsors the Luthier Tips du Jour videos. In addition to LMI, videos 1-65 also say sponsored by the Red Rocks Community College School of Lutherie. I started that program in 2003 and grew it to International recognition with over 100 students per semester. However, I left the college in March of 2012 and am no longer associated with the school. Videos after number 65 reflect this.

I hope you enjoy the videos and appreciate my efforts.

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Luthier Tips du Jour Mailbag

Over the years I have gotten many emails from viewers around the world asking questions on topics they have seen in my Luthier Tips du Jour videos. So, in January of 2013 I decided to address some of these questions in a new series called Luthier Tips du Jour Mailbag. These videos are not subtitled.

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Product Videos

I have been asked to do many product demo and instructional videos. Since I am a consultant for LMI I do most of the videos for the products they develop. These are available here as well as on DVD’s when you purchase the products from them. Some of these videos are short demo videos while others are very in depth instructional videos on how to set up and use different products.

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Robert’s Guitars

If you have ever wondered what an O'Brien Guitar sounds like, here are a bunch of videos of folks playing his guitars.

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Instruments built by students

Many folks come to O'Brien Guitars every year and build their guitars with Robert. Here are some videos of those guitars.

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Repairs

Many of the repairs I do in my shop have been documented on video. Check out these videos to see some of the scope of my work. If you want to go more in depth and see more details about some of the repairs, check out my Repair and Restoration Course. Greg Maxwell also has a Setup and Repair Course that you will find useful.

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Live Streams

Do you want to learn more about all things lutherie related and have some fun doing it? Then check out this list of my Live Stream videos. Some of the guests on my Live Streams are the best in the business and willingly share information and their experiences with the viewers in an interactive and fun format!

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Builder's Showcase

This series of videos was the brainchild of friend and fellow luthier, Elaine seat. She invited members of my invitation only private Google Chat Group to showcase their work using the Zoom platform. Viewers were able to ask questions about their work and guitars. A lot of useful information was freely shared.

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Other Videos

Here you will find a bunch of my other videos. These range from videos of guitars produced in my private guitar building classes to videos of artists playing some of my guitars as well as interviews with people like renowned luthier José Romanillos.

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