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Guitar Parts
Here is a list of the common parts of an acoustic guitar:
Headstock: The top part of the guitar that holds the tuning machines. Tuning machines: The gears that are used to adjust the tension of the strings, allowing for tuning. Nut: A small strip of material (often plastic or bone) that is located at the end of the fretboard, separating the headstock from the fretboard. Fretboard: The long, thin piece of wood that is attached to the guitar's neck, where the player presses the strings to create notes. Frets: Thin metal strips that are embedded into the fretboard at specific intervals, allowing the player to change the pitch of the strings by pressing them down behind a fret. Neck: The long, thin piece of wood that extends from the body of the guitar and supports the fretboard. Body: The large, hollow section of the guitar that produces the sound. Soundhole: The circular hole in the center of the guitar's top that allows the sound to escape. Bridge: The piece of wood that is located on the guitar's top and supports the strings at the bottom end of the instrument. Saddle: A small strip of material (often plastic or bone) that is located on the bridge and supports the strings, transmitting their vibrations to the guitar's body. Pickguard: A protective piece of plastic that is located on the top of the guitar, between the soundhole and the bridge, and protects the finish of the guitar from being scratched by a pick. Strings: The six (or sometimes twelve) metal or nylon strings that are stretched across the guitar's body and produce sound when they are plucked or strummed. Rosette: A decorative ring around the soundhole that is made of various materials, such as wood, plastic, or mother-of-pearl, and adds to the aesthetic appeal of the guitar.