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Body shape
Body dimensions determine comfort, bass response, projection, and whether the guitar favors strumming or fingerstyle.
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Body shape: Body dimensions determine comfort, bass response, projection, and whether the guitar favors strumming or fingerstyle.
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Top construction
Solid tops generally develop more character over time; laminate construction can offer stability and lower cost.
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Neck and nut width
Scale length, string spacing, and neck profile have a direct effect on fretting comfort and right-hand accuracy.
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Top construction: Solid tops generally develop more character over time; laminate construction can offer stability and lower cost.
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