Trivia
Cutaways make it easier to access upper frets
As the name suggests, a cutaway in a guitar refers to an indentation that looks like a part of the guitar was "cut away" from the body. With this type of guitar, the body is shaped so that the left hand can more easily access the positions closer to the body. This allows a guitarist to easily reach the 20th position right next to the sound hole. However, the sound suffers to some degree due to the indentations in the body. Of course, this does not pose any problem at all for an electric guitar or electric acoustic guitar.
Cutaway style guitars have a unique shape
Musical Instrument Guide : Acoustic Guitar Contents
Structure
How the Instrument is Made
Choosing an Instrument
Trivia
- The guitar top is actually two panels stuck together
- The shape of the pick guard is dictated by the manufacturer
- Collector's item with a modern Japanese style
- Cutaways make it easier to access upper frets
- Why do the spaces between frets grow narrower down the neck?
- The order guitars and violins are strung in differs