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Guitar Parts and Functions

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Headstock

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The headstock anchors the guitar strings and houses the tuning machines.

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Truss Rod

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The truss rod is a steel rod running inside the neck, used to adjust its curvature and ensure proper string action and playability.

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Output Jack

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The output jack is where you plug in the guitar cable that connects the guitar to an amplifier or recording equipment.

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Tuning Pegs

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Tuning pegs, also known as machine heads, are used to adjust the tension of the guitar strings to tune the instrument.

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Saddles

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Saddles are part of the bridge that support the strings and can be adjusted to set the string height and intonation.

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Sound Hole

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The sound hole allows the sound to resonate and project from a hollow or semi-hollow guitar body.

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Fretboard

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The fretboard is the surface of the neck where the frets are embedded, and it's where fingers are placed to change the pitch of the strings.

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Nut

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The nut is a small strip at the beginning of the guitar neck which elevates the strings over the fretboard.

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Pickups

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Pickups are magnets that capture the vibrations of the strings and convert them into electrical signals.

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Bridge

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The bridge anchors the strings to the body and transmits their vibrations to the soundboard.

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Frets

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Frets are metal strips that divide the fretboard and allow the player to produce different pitches by pressing strings against them.

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Body

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The body is the large wooden part of the guitar that enhances the sound created by the strings.

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