Beginner Acoustic Guitar

Classical Guitar Construction And Learning Classical Guitar Go Hand And Hand

Classical Guitar Construction | Learning Classical Guitar

Think about this for a moment: instruments similar to the modern guitar are said to have been around for over 5000 years. That is, indeed, a long time. Surprisingly though, they kept the same over all look and sound over the years. Here are the different parts of the guitar, what each is for, and what to look for.

First, the Classical Guitar basics:

-It's acoustic. The sound is made from the string vibrating and is  amplified through the soundboard.
-Usually has 6 strings
-Typically they have nylon strings
-Wooden neck
-48–54mm at the nut


Main Parts of the Classicl Guitar

Fretboard
This is the main part of the neck(the other being the headstock) that you hold on to. The six strings cover this long, wooden piece. It is typically made in segments. Pinching a string against the fretboard effectively shortens the vibrating length of the string, producing a higher tone.

Frets
These ar the nickel alloy or stainless steel strips embedded along the fretboard. Each fret determines a different pitch. Frets are usually the first permanent part to wear out on a heavily played guitar. They are available in several different gauges, depending on the type of guitar and what you want.

The Body
This is going to be the major determinant of the overall sound for your acoustic guitar.

-Cedar soundboards tend to have a very open sound.
-Soundboards of spruce tend to have more clarity and be open to more variation of sound.
-Brazilian rosewood is a beautiful sounding tone wood, but is scarce and its price has become very high.

Strings and Tuning
The most popular string length for classical guitars is 650 mm and usually sticking with nylon strings is best.

The typical tuning of the guitar is going to be, from the top down, the notes: E, B, G, D, A, E

Storing My Guitar
If you are very particular about your piece, try to store it in a place that has around 50% relative humidity. It will make the guitar keep longer.

Classical Guitar Construction | Learning Classical Guitar