Body shape (guitars)

Common guitar body shapes: A. Range B. Parlor C. Grand Concert D. Auditorium E. Dreadnought F. Jumbo

Common body shapes for modern acoustic guitars, from smallest to largest:

Range – The smallest body shape, also considered a "mini jumbo", is three-quarters the size of a jumbo shaped guitar. A range shape typically has a rounded back which provides projection and volume for the smaller body.[1] The smaller body and scale length make the range guitar an option for players who struggle with larger body guitars.

Parlor – Parlor guitars have small compact bodies and have been described as “punchy” sounding with a delicate tone.[2] The smaller body makes the parlor a more comfortable option for players who find large body guitars uncomfortable.

Grand Concert – This mid-sized body shape is not as deep as other full-size guitars, but has a full waist. Because of the smaller body, grand concert guitars have a more controlled overtone[3] and are often used for its sound projection when recording.

Auditorium – Similar in dimensions to the dreadnought body shape,[4] but with a much more pronounced waist. The shifting of the waist provides different tones to stand out. The auditorium body shape is a newer body when compared to the other shapes such as dreadnought.

Dreadnought – This is the classic guitar body shape. Used for over 100 years, it is still the most popular body style for acoustic guitars.[5] The body is large and the waist of the guitar is not as pronounced as the auditorium and grand concert bodies. This allows mid-range frequencies to stand out, helping the guitar cut through an ensemble of instruments.

Jumbo – The largest standard guitar body shape found on acoustic guitars. The large body provides more punch and volume,[6] while accenting the “boomy” low end of the guitar.

References

  1. ↑ "Teton Range Guitars Demo - Home on the Range - Teton® Guitars". 2015-11-20. Retrieved 2016-08-29.
  2. ↑ "Parlor Pickin': The 2015 Guide to Buying a Parlor Guitar". Acoustic Guitar. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  3. ↑ "Grand Concert". Taylor Guitars. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  4. ↑ "Auditorium Body Shape Overview". breedlovemusic.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  5. ↑ "Dreadnought | Fender Acoustic Guitars". www.fender.com. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  6. ↑ LTD., BubbleUp,. "Products by Body Type". Takamine Guitars. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
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