Not to be confused with “Woodstock,” the section of New York that provided a place for the ’60s generation to display its music. Headstock: The section that holds the tuning machines (hardware assembly) and provides a place for the manufacturer to display its logo.(2) A verb describing worry, as in “He frets about how many little parts are on his guitar.” Frets: (1) Thin metal wires or bars running perpendicular to the strings that shorten the effective vibrating length of a string, enabling it to produce different pitches.The fingerboard is also known as the fretboard, because the frets are embedded in it. Fingerboard: A flat, planklike piece of wood that sits atop the neck, where you place your left-hand fingers to produce notes and chords.On acoustic-electrics (acoustic guitars with built-in pickups and electronics), the pin often doubles as the output jack where you plug in. End pin: A post where the rear end of the strap connects.Bridge pins (acoustic only): Plastic or wooden dowels that insert through bridge holes and hold the strings securely to the bridge.Bridge: The metal (electric) or wooden (acoustic) plate that anchors the strings to the body.On an electric, it consists of the housing for the bridge assembly and electronics (pickups as well as volume and tone controls). On an acoustic, the body includes the amplifying sound chamber that produces the guitar’s tone.
Body: The box that provides an anchor for the neck and bridge and creates the playing surface for the right hand.Also called the tremolo bar, whammy bar, vibrato bar, and wang bar. Bar (electric only): On some models, a metal rod attached to the bridge that varies the string tension by tilting the bridge back and forth.Back (acoustic only): The part of the body that holds the sides in place made of two or three pieces of wood.The following list tells you the functions of the various parts of a guitar: Guitar For Dummies, 4th Edition guides you in the development of your strumming talent-and who knows where that can take you! Explore numerous musical styles, including rock, blues, jazz, and country.Choose the right guitar and equipment for your needs.
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