Guitar Builders’ Glossary of Terms

So Much Jargon

To help guide you through the huge volume of terminology that guitar builders use, I’ve broken it down into separate categories. Think of this as the main starting point for the “dictionary”. From here you can jump into the specific area you’re interested in.

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  Building a Body

  Guitar Body Terminology

  Here’s a quick guide to guitar-building terms specific to the guitar body.

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  Electronics & Wiring

  Guitar Electronics Terminology

  Here’s a quick guide to guitar-building terms specific to electronics and wiring,

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  Building a Neck

  Guitar Neck Terminology

  Here’s a quick guide to guitar-building terms specific to the guitar neck.

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  Getting Started

  Wood Terminology

  Here’s a quick guide to wood-related terms.