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Guitar Anatomy

 

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Last updated on: 2009-11-30 2:11 PM

Guitar anatomy is simply the names for the different parts of the guitar. Below you will find two sections, one for the electric guitar, and the other for the acoustic guitar as there are some minor differences between these two instruments.

  1. Contents
  2. Anatomy of the electric guitar
  3. Anatomy of the acoustic guitar
  4. Related lessons & resources

Guitar Anatomy: The Electric Guitar

Shows the anaotmy of the electric guitar
  1. Machine Heads/Tuners
  2. Headstock/Head
  3. Truss Rod Adjustment Bolt
  4. Nut
  5. Fret(s)
  6. Position Markers(s)
  7. Fretboard/Fingerboard
  8. Neck
  1. Strap Holder Post
  2. Body
  3. Pickguard
  4. Pickups
  5. 5-Way Switch/Selector Switch
  6. Volume & Tone Control Pots
  7. Tremolo System/Bridge (Inc. Saddles and Tremolo Arm)
  8. Input Jack

Guitar Anatomy: The Acoustic Guitar

Shows the anaotmy of the acoustic guitar
  1. Headstock/Head
  2. Machine Heads/Tuners
  3. Nut
  4. Fret(s)
  5. Position Markers(s)
  6. Fretboard/Fingerboard
  7. Neck
  1. Soundhole
  2. Body
  3. Pickguard
  4. Saddle
  5. Bridge
  6. String Holders

Related Lessons & Resources

External Resources