parts of a guitar   

Body - The body of the guitar is considered the main part of the guitar. On acoustic guitars, the body is large and hollow which allows it to amplify the sound. For electric guitars, the body houses different components and electronics that are used to amplify the sound of the guitar electronically. For both styles of guitars, the body can be made from different types of wood which contribute to the tonal characteristics of the guitar.

Bridge - The bridge is located on the soundboard on the acoustic guitar or attached to the body of the electric guitar and is where the end of the strings is attached. The bridge enables the transfer of string vibrations to the soundboard.

Fingerboard - The fingerboard, which is also known as the fingerboard and is made of hardwoods, is located on the face of the neck. On the third, fifth, seventh, ninth, and twelfth frets of most fretboards, there are inlays (position marks).

Frets - Frets are constructed as vertical metal wires on the fretboard and neck of the guitar. Each guitar has a different amount of frets. To alter the sound a string will make, strings are pressed down behind a fret. The majority of guitars feature medium frets, which require you to press the string on the fretboard in order to hear a sound. Jumbo frets, on the other hand, are taller, so you don't have to press all the way to the fretboard. The fret closest to the nut is the first fret.

Fret Markers - Fretboard inlays called "fret markers" are both decorative and useful; they mark off particular frets to visually show the musician where the neck is in relation to the body. Fret markers are often located on the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 15th, 17th, and 19th frets on guitars.

Headstock - The headstock is located at the very top of the neck. The strings are wrapped tightly around the tuning keys that comprise the headstock. Each string is tuned to a different note depending on the style of music being played and the musician's preference. The model number and the name of the manufacturer can also be found on the headstock. The headstock is the most delicate part of the guitar and must be handled with care.

Input Jack - The 1/4" mono connector input jack on a guitar is commonly used to connect a guitar to an amplifier.

Neck - On the neck, finger movements across the string are made. A note can be played by strumming it while pressing down on a specific fret on the neck, which is divided into slots called frets. The tuning of a guitar determines the note that each fret plays. Frets on guitars typically have inlays to indicate which fret is being played. Certain guitars include truss rods inside the neck for improved stability and to keep the guitar steady during weather changes.

Nut - The nut marks one end of each open string's vibrating length, establishes string spacing across the neck, and usually holds the strings at the proper height from the fingerboard. The nut, like the bridge, determines the scale lengths (vibrating lengths) of the open strings.

Pick - A guitar pick (or plectrum) is a triangular tool used to 'pick' the strings of a guitar, hence the name. Strumming the guitar typically necessitates the use of a pick, which is available in a variety of materials and thicknesses. The vast majority of guitarists prefer the pick to produce a louder, more distinct sound.

Pickguard - The pickguard's primary function is to protect the guitar's finish from being scratched by the nails of the picking hand, as it was included on guitars that were not played with a plectrum. When used correctly, the pick does not normally make contact with that area of the guitar.

Pickups - A guitar pickup is a device that converts guitar string vibrations into electrical signals. These signals are then sent to a guitar amplifier, where they are amplified to audible levels.

Pickup Selector Switch - A pickup selector switch activates the pickups that will send signals to the amplifier. Most of these switches are levers or toggles with multiple positions (usually three or five) that correspond to different pickup combinations (typically neck, neck/bridge, and bridge).

Saddle - The saddle helps string vibrations travel from the bridge to the soundboard or pickups. Saddles on acoustic guitars are typically made of plastic or bone and are glued into the bridge. Electric guitar saddles are typically made of metal and screwed to the bridge.

Sound Board - The soundboard of an acoustic guitar is the top of the guitar body and is crucial in determining the instrument's tone and projection quality. The sonic properties of the various wood materials used greatly have an effect on the overall sound of the guitar.

Sound Hole - A sound hole (also known as a sound chamber) is a hollow chamber found on all acoustic guitars. They are always found in the same place, usually under the strings on the body of a guitar. This is also where electric guitar pickups can be found. Consider the sound hole to be a resonating chamber that replaces the pickups.

Strap Buttons - A strap button is a plastic or metal piece that secures a guitar strap to the heel of the instrument. Most are made of metal (such as steel), and the strap is held in place by a wood screw as well as the pressure or weight of the guitar.

Strings - A guitar string is a string made of a specific material, most commonly gut, nylon, or steel, that is spanned over a wooden instrument or an instrument with magnetic or piezoelectric pickups. The string's purpose is to vibrate and produce a specific musical note.

Tremelo Bar - A tremolo bar or whammy bar is part of a vibrato system on a guitar, which is a mechanical device that changes the pitch of the strings temporarily.

Tuners - Guitar tuners or machine heads (also known as tuning machines, tuners, or gear heads) are geared devices used to tune guitars by adjusting string tension. Tuners are typically found on the headstock of a guitar.

Tuning pegs - The tuning pegs on the guitar's headstock are used to control tuning. Turning the pegs raises or lowers the pitch of the strings. Tightening the strings raises the pitch; loosening the strings lowers the pitch.

Volume/Tone Control Pots - Potentiometers, or "pots" for short, are used in electric guitars to control volume and tone. They enable musicians to change the electrical resistance in a circuit by turning a knob. This alters the guitar's sound volume and tone characteristics.