How are acoustic guitars built?īefore we get too far into things. inlays, and constructing the nut and saddle are completed, before the tuners are installed and the guitar is strung up and ready to play.
Once cured all components are assembled and detailed work e.g. lacquered before being sanded and polished. The fretboard is constructed next and calculations made to provide accurate fret spacing for the guitar to play in tune. The neck, is then built, using a scarf joint to connect the neck to the headstock. The back is also braced, and linings are installed on the sides of the body to increase the surface area for gluing the top and back. The back and sides are then cut to shape and planed and thicknessed. In the following article we’re going to take an in-depth look at the entire process.Īcoustic guitars are made by sourcing the appropriate materials (tonewoods), shaping, marking out the soundhole, planing and thicknessing the top (soundboard) and installing bracing to handle the tension from the strings and distribute vibrations. Ever wondered how acoustic guitars are made? While they might appear a simple instrument on first impression, there’s a lot of history, ingenuity, and expertise that goes into producing a quality acoustic guitar, far more than an electric guitar.
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