Understanding what an acoustic guitar is, including all of its essential parts and how they work, will be critical to choosing the one that is right for you.

In this Riff Notes series book you'll discover everything youneed to know, not only to help guide you in choosing the right acoustic guitar, but also how to understand the instrument so you can get off to a fast start.

There are many types of acoustic guitars and all the basics– necks, tuning keys, fret boards, pick-ups,...