what are the parts of an acoustic guitar
1 The bridge holds the ends of the strings in place. 2  The guitar body amplifies the sound and sends it out through the sound hole. 3  The pick guard protects the guitar body from getting scratched by a pick. 4  The frets are the metal ridges embedded in the guitar neck.
1 The pick guard protects the guitar body from getting scratched by a pick. 2  The frets are the metal ridges embedded in the guitar neck. 3  There are anywhere from 19 to 24 frets on a guitar neck. 4  The fretboard is the front of the neck where you place your fingers on the strings.
1 The fretboard is the front of the neck where you place your fingers on the strings. 2  The small dots on the fretboard are fret markers for reference so you know where you are. 3  The nut is the top edge of the guitar neck. 4  The headstock holds the six tuning pegs in place.