fretboard

noun

fret·board ˈfret-ˌbȯrd

plural fretboards

: the part of a stringed instrument against which the fingers press the strings to vary the pitch : fingerboard

especially : one that has frets (see fret entry 5)

Her three-ply maple neck, black laminated spruce and maple body, pearl inlaid ebony fretboard, and gold-plated … pickups flash in the spotlights. —

Mike Sager

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Wayne’s command of the fretboard often surprised listeners, shattering any preconceptions about The Osmonds as mere teen idols and earning him respect in rock circles. —

Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 The Brazilian rosewood used for the fretboard of the neck was made thinner to bring out a brighter tone. —

Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025 So there’s a lot of love in the room for Grace Bowers, the 18-year-old who this year became the fretboard’s new best friend. —

A.d. Amorosi, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024 Still adorned with its gorgeous maple top, mahogany back and neck and rosewood fretboard with the birds, the 24-08 is the next generation of a PRS Classic. —

Ron Hart, SPIN, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fretboard