Luan Breva (left) and Paco de Lucena (right) Top
flamenco guitarists, circa 1880.
Paco de Lucía, a modern flamenco guitarist
The guitar is a string instrument which is played by plucking the strings. The main parts of a guitar are the body, the fretboard, the headstock and the strings. Guitars are usually made from wood or plastic. Their strings are made of steel or nylon.