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The head is the visible symbol
that serves as identification of the luthier, reason why it
can be said that it is sort of a signature that will let us
know who has made the guitar
Neck
The neck must be as comfortable
as possible to facilitate playability throughout. It is shaped
so it is comfortable for every guitar player; its shape not
to flat, not to round on the back improves comfort greatly
and eases playability even in prolonged playing. Inside it
is reinforced to avoid problems throughout the life of the
guitar.
Sides
This is the part of the guitar
that surrounds the body of the instrument. The sides complete
the guitar’s body, adding structural integrity and at
the same time it helps in improving volume and power to the
guitar always depending on the woods used, their calibration
and the rigidity obtained.
Back
Just like the sides, the back,
plays a very important role in the sound of the guitar. It
is the surface where the sound bounces to be sent out the
sound hole at great speed. All of these, are reasons why it
must be put together very carefully gauging, calibrating and
shaping it adequately for an improved sound reproduction.
Top
Maybe the most important part
of the instrument; the top is the one that produces the sound
through the vibration it acquires from the strings. It is
the part that determines the quality of sound, always depending
on the type of wood, stiffness, gauge and positioning of structural
and harmonic braces.
Purfling
The purfling is an aesthetic
feature that outlines and beautifies the body of the guitar
with different colored decorations usually matching the rosette’s
design.
Rosette
The rosette is a decorative
feature around the sound hole that, just like the head, may
identify the luthier that made the guitar because of their
usually exclusive design unique to the specific guitar maker.
Fretboard
The Fretboard is the
front of the neck where the strings are pressed to obtain
the different notes. The wood of which it is made must meet
certain quality requirements because it may suffer wear with
time and at the same time it reinforces the neck helping it
withstand the pressure the strings impose on it.
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