Why Cutaways Make Guitars Sound Brighter | Explained by a Luthier

In this episode of DIY Guitar Making, I explain the two reasons why a cutaway on an acoustic guitar increases the treble response and decreases bass response. I also explain the concept of Helmholtz Resonance, and demonstrate the affect with a bottle of water. 🔴 Register for a Hands-On Guitar Building Workshop: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/l... 🔴 Check out the Online Guitar Building School: https://ericschaeferguitars.com/cours... 🔴 To commission an instrument from Eric: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/i... 🔴 Check out the Radial Rosette Maker Jig: https://www.ericschaeferguitars.com/t... 🔴 Donate and Support US Military Special Operators through the Art of Guitar Building: https://www.reveilleguitarproject.org... 🔴 All episodes available at https://www.diyguitarmaking.com