Learning how your instrument functions is vital towards becoming a successful guitarist. Once you have an understanding of all the parts of your guitar and how they work together to create sound, you'll be better equipped to manipulate your instrument to get the sound you want.
There are two types of guitars: acoustic and electric. Guitar makers build acoustic guitars so they can be played without amplification. Electric guitars require an amplifier to produce a sound loud enough to hear well. Several guitar parts are common to both acoustics and electrics, others are specific.