Guitar Parts

3. a common top bracing pattern.
5. the individual parallel metal pieces perpendicular to the strings.
8. a less common type of back bracing
10. primarily comprised of the soundboard, sides, and back.
12. comprised of a series of parallel metal pieces perpendicular to the strings.
13. adds rigidity to the body, helps with resonation
14. the opening out of which the soundwaves pour.

1. transfers the vibrations from the bridge to the air.
2. cross braces help add this shape to the back of most guitars.
4. connects the headstock to the body.
6. anchors the keys/strings.
7. a problem that can result from poor soundboard bracing.
8. a common pattern of back bracing.
9. any stretching force, as exerted on the guitar strings between the keys and bridge.
10. transfers the vibrations from the strings to the Soundboard
11. helps to amplify and reflect resonation out of the sound hole.