Headstock
Anchors the strings and holds the tuning pegs
Tuning pegs
Also called machine heads. They let you tune the strings. As with most of the features here, these would be the same on an acoustic
Nut
A strip at the joint where the headstock meets the fretboard. Its grooves guide the strings on to the fretboard
Fretboard
The top of the neck, often made from rosewood or maple
Frets
Metal strips set in the fretboard. Placing your finger between two frets pinches the string, effectively shortening it and producing the note
Position markers
These help you navigate the fretboard and locate the right notes and chords quickly. Double dots or a more flamboyant symbol are usually placed at the 12th fret
Pickups
The pickups send the strings' vibrations to the amp. The front one (neck pickup) produces a warm tone and the back one (bridge pickup) a sharper, more cutting tone. This is the main difference between an acoustic and electric
Volume and tone knobs
Loud, louder or loudest ...
Bridge
Holds the strings in place on the body. Also good for resting your picking hand on
Pickup switch
Enables you to switch between pickups
