fretboard

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Definition of fretboard in English English dictionary

A fret or plate put over the neck of musical instruments, to create a different sound of notes

This is the proper name for the piece of ebony or stained wood that runs along the top of the neck Both the frets and the position markers or inlays are fastened into the fretboard

{i} fingerboard with frets

Also called fingerboard Top part of neck where you place your fingers next to frets Usually made of maple, ebony or rosewood

Wood section of the guitar with frets mounted on it

the long piece of wood on the neck (=straight part) of a guitar against which the fingers press the strings to change the note

Etymology

() fret + board