1.Frets: Frets are the metal bars vertically lined up on the fretboard.
2.Body: This is the main part of the guitar, connected to the neck, that affects the sound of the guitar. The sound changes depending on the type of wood used, the shape, and the style. Because different manufacturers have different guitar styles, they are often recognized for their sound. There is a distinct difference between a standard Fender guitar and a Gibson guitar, for example.
3.Neck: This is the long, slender part of the guitar. A common misconception is that the neck is the same as the fretboard.
4.Fretboard/Fingerboard: The fretboard refers to the face of the neck, where the frets are located.
5.Headstock: This is the area at the end of the neck, opposite from the body. The tuning pegs are located here, and this is where the strings are drawn from. Without the headstock, there would be no strings and hence, no sound.
6.Tuning Pegs: These are the six pegs located on the side of the headstock. The machine heads’ gears can tighten or loosen an individual string, changing the pitch. They keep everything in tune so you sound spot-on when playing with other musicians.
7.Nut: This is the thicker vertical bar that separates the headstock from the fretboard. Its importance is often overlooked in guitar anatomy.
8.Bridge: The long plate on the face of the body of the guitar is called the bridge. On an acoustic guitar it is located below the sound hole. By tightening or loosening it, you can raise or lower the strings, affecting playability and sound.
9.Strings: Everyone, musical or not, should know what strings are. These are the six metal (or nylon) cords that stretch from the headstock to the bridge and create sound in different tones depending on the tension when plucked.
10.Pick Guard: This is the plate on the body of the guitar that protects the guitar’s finish from being scratched by the pick. On an acoustic guitar it is located beside the sound hole.
11.Volume/Tone Knobs: There are typically three knobs located on the lower body of the guitar – one for volume and two for tone. These are crucial in obtaining the desired sound and style. They also exist on acoustic/electric guitars.
12.Pickup Switch: This is a switch on the body of the guitar. You can slide it to different settings, affecting the tone/sound of the guitar when amplified.
13.Tremolo (Whammy Bar): Sometimes sold apart from the guitar, this is a bar that connects to the bridge of the guitar. Moving it up and down moves the bridge, allowing you to change the pitch and go for a wavy-type sound.
14.Pickups: These are magnets wrapped in wires, located below the neck under the strings and just above the bridge. When amplified, the magnetic field formed from the strings being plucked interferes with the pickups, creating the sound. There are generally three – treble, middle, and bass. Without them, you would not be able to amplify the guitar.
15.Sound Hole: This is a hole located above the bridge and below the neck. It helps to amplify the sound of an acoustic guitar, as the strings are plucked. This is the main difference between acoustic and electric guitars.
2.Body: This is the main part of the guitar, connected to the neck, that affects the sound of the guitar. The sound changes depending on the type of wood used, the shape, and the style. Because different manufacturers have different guitar styles, they are often recognized for their sound. There is a distinct difference between a standard Fender guitar and a Gibson guitar, for example.
3.Neck: This is the long, slender part of the guitar. A common misconception is that the neck is the same as the fretboard.
4.Fretboard/Fingerboard: The fretboard refers to the face of the neck, where the frets are located.
5.Headstock: This is the area at the end of the neck, opposite from the body. The tuning pegs are located here, and this is where the strings are drawn from. Without the headstock, there would be no strings and hence, no sound.
6.Tuning Pegs: These are the six pegs located on the side of the headstock. The machine heads’ gears can tighten or loosen an individual string, changing the pitch. They keep everything in tune so you sound spot-on when playing with other musicians.
7.Nut: This is the thicker vertical bar that separates the headstock from the fretboard. Its importance is often overlooked in guitar anatomy.
8.Bridge: The long plate on the face of the body of the guitar is called the bridge. On an acoustic guitar it is located below the sound hole. By tightening or loosening it, you can raise or lower the strings, affecting playability and sound.
9.Strings: Everyone, musical or not, should know what strings are. These are the six metal (or nylon) cords that stretch from the headstock to the bridge and create sound in different tones depending on the tension when plucked.
10.Pick Guard: This is the plate on the body of the guitar that protects the guitar’s finish from being scratched by the pick. On an acoustic guitar it is located beside the sound hole.
11.Volume/Tone Knobs: There are typically three knobs located on the lower body of the guitar – one for volume and two for tone. These are crucial in obtaining the desired sound and style. They also exist on acoustic/electric guitars.
12.Pickup Switch: This is a switch on the body of the guitar. You can slide it to different settings, affecting the tone/sound of the guitar when amplified.
13.Tremolo (Whammy Bar): Sometimes sold apart from the guitar, this is a bar that connects to the bridge of the guitar. Moving it up and down moves the bridge, allowing you to change the pitch and go for a wavy-type sound.
14.Pickups: These are magnets wrapped in wires, located below the neck under the strings and just above the bridge. When amplified, the magnetic field formed from the strings being plucked interferes with the pickups, creating the sound. There are generally three – treble, middle, and bass. Without them, you would not be able to amplify the guitar.
15.Sound Hole: This is a hole located above the bridge and below the neck. It helps to amplify the sound of an acoustic guitar, as the strings are plucked. This is the main difference between acoustic and electric guitars.
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