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Anatomy

An electric guitar



Tuning Keys - for tuning

Headstock - decorative housing for tuning keys

Nut - holds strings in place

Frets - divides neck into sections of different notes

Pickups - "pick up" the vibration of the strings and creates an electric signal

Bridge - holds strings in place


An acoustic guitar

An acoustic guitar

Tuning Keys - for tuning

Headstock - decorative housing for tuning keys

Nut - holds strings in place

Frets - divides neck into sections of different notes

Soundhole - "O" or "f" shape hole in body that sound waves travel through and resonate, creating a louder sound Bridge - holds strings in place




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