Guitar anatomy

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Standard double-cut electric guitar anatomyA finished conventional double-cut solid-body electric guitar photographed from the front, with linked labels for pickups, bridge, controls, output jack, neck, fingerboard, frets, nut, headstock and tuners.PickupsBridgeControlsOutput jackNeckFingerboardFretsNutHeadstockTuners

Measurements that matter

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Dimensions help describe feel and range. They remain useful only when the measurement points and instrument type are clear.

Scale Length

24.75–25.5 in

Common electric-guitar examples, measured from nut to bridge saddle.

Scale length explained

Fingerboard Radius

7.25–16 in

Common examples range from more curved to flatter profiles.

Radius explained

Nut Width

1.625–1.875 in

A broad reference range; the exact value depends on instrument type.

Nut width explained

Fret Count

21–24

Common electric-guitar examples; acoustic and classical designs vary.

Fret count explained

Technical guides

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HSS and SSS pickup layouts shown side by side

Pickup Types Explained

Single coil, humbucker and the practical differences.

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Acoustic guitar soundboard with visible natural wood grain

Tonewood Comparison

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Solid-body electric guitar construction and hardware detail

Guitar Construction Methods

Body construction, neck joints and hardware context.

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