Violin , a kind of guitar

Violin , a kind of guitar

The different elements of a classical guitar .
head Located , as its name suggests, at the end of the handle, it is on this that come to attach the six strings ( nylon or metal). Their tension can be varied to provide the mechanical means , a worm gear system driven by the key , which cause small rollers on which the ropes are wound . They then pass through the Nut , small bar usually bone, various plastics , or brass , in which notches each guide rope to the handle at the end of the head. Luthiers offer small individual bearings to facilitate the movement of strings [ref. needed] or otherwise screw presses to block the strings of electric guitars vibrato.

There are also electric models without head. The mode was initiated in the mid 1980s by the firm Steinberger . The tuning of the strings is at the tailpiece ( installation ropes is completely reversed ) .
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A handle screwed to the body of an electric guitar.
The handle is an essential part , as is the guitarist to determine what notes he's playing , and how (and sometimes play them directly through techniques such as legato ) . The neck profile (width, thickness , curvature) and finish are critical for ease of playing the guitar .

The handle also has a key role in the sound of the instrument , through the wood used ( often mahogany or maple ) , and the binding mode of the body.
On a classical guitar , the handle is connected to the body by the heel piece glued wood that can take different forms depending on the luthiers .

With electric guitars , appeared sleeves screwed or riveted . Their advantages are ease of manufacturing, and their ability to be removed or adjusted. The impact on the sound is great , the transmission of acute is facilitated compared to collage, which tends to filter out high frequencies.

Some manufacturers also offer so-called " drivers " or " through " sleeves. These pass through the body and / or the soundboard which are assembled on both sides . This solution helps sustain.

On the other hand , the handles of metal strings guitars ( electric and acoustic) are usually equipped with a metal bar setting or carbon (called " truss rod " in English, or reinforcing rod ) through the handle, this that allows the guitarist to compensate for the pull of strings ( greater than models nylon strings ) which deforms by bending the handle and adjust the shape of the handle personal preferences , but also to various drafts of strings.

There are also double-neck guitar ( Popularized by Jimmy Page ) or even three rounds (Steve Vai ) 4. Both sleeves mounted parallel allow you to change the tuning for a song while keeping the same guitar, and can even be used simultaneously. Thus is used eg Polish guitarist Adam Fulara , especially during his performances of Bach tapping on guitar.

There are also two guitars handle of which is simple and the other mounted with twelve strings , or with one or two handle ( s) and bass guitar ( notably used by Chris Squire of Yes ) .