Even if you are a seasoned musician, you might not know all
of the technical terms when it comes to a custom archtop guitar.
Here is a quick rundown of the most commonly used terms.
Action – the
height between the strings and the fretboard.
Archtop – this is
a type of acoustic guitar that has an arched soundboard and is usually favored
by jazz guitarists.
Bridge – the
portion of the guitar’s body where the strings are attached and the saddle is
held.
Fret – a strip of
metal that is placed on the fretboard to indicate the location of notes for the
guitar strings.
Intonation – an
instrument’s ability to play and hold the correct note.
Luthier – a
craftsman who builds guitars.
Neck – the long
piece that extends from the body of the guitar; it contains the frets and fret
markers, which identify where to press a string to produce a specific note.
Nut – a slotted
bar that is rigid and used to separate and raise the guitar’s strings. It is
located at the top of the fretboard. At the other end is the part known as the
saddle. Together, they both keep the strings elevated off of the fretboard,
which allows them to vibrate and create sustained notes.
Pick guard – this
is a usually colorful overlay that protects the body finish from damage that
can be caused by a pick or fingernail. They are usually made out of plastic.
Saddle – this is
a rigid bar at the other end of the strings from the nut. It is located near
the base of the guitar, which is embedded in the bridge.
Tuning – when you
adjust the guitar’s tuning keys until a specific string vibrates at the correct
frequency and sounds the proper note or notes.
For more information on purchasing a custom archtop guitar,
call Fine Archtops at 612-366-7120 or Contact Us.
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