Fingerboards

/ˈfɪŋɡərˌbɔːrdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of fingerboard; multiple stringed instrument surfaces where fingers press strings to change pitch.

Etymology

Regular English plural of 'fingerboard' formed by adding '-s'. Standard formation in musical instrument terminology.

Kelly Says

Comparing fingerboards across different instruments is fascinating—the width, height, curve, and fret spacing vary wildly to match each instrument's sound design and playing technique, making the fingerboard one of the most carefully engineered parts of any stringed instrument.

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