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Most electric guitars have either 21 or 22 frets, although 24 fret electric guitars have become increasingly popular.
- How many frets does a standard guitar have?
- How many frets does a Stratocaster have?
- How many frets does Les Paul have?
- How many frets are there on a standard classical guitar?
How many frets does a standard guitar have?
The metallic parts on the neck are called frets. A player uses his or her left hand to hold the strings down in the spaces between the frets. There are a total of 20 frets for 20 semitones.
How many frets does a Stratocaster have?
The American Vintage '65 Stratocaster, the Standard Stratocaster and the Classic Series '60s Stratocaster all feature 21 frets. All other models feature 22 frets.
How many frets does Les Paul have?
Gibson Les Paul – 22 frets, joining the body at the 16th fret. Gibson SG – 22 frets, joining the body at the 19th fret. Epiphone ES 335 Limited Edition – 22 frets.
How many frets are there on a standard classical guitar?
The pitch of each consecutive fret is defined at a half-step interval on the chromatic scale. Standard classical guitars have 19 frets and electric guitars between 21 and 24 frets, although guitars have been made with as many as 27 frets.
