The heel is the nexus piece between the neck and the sounding board. Despite the heel seems one of the less important pieces of the guitar, it also has influence in the sound and the acoustic of the guitar, as well as being essential to give the right rigidity to the instrument.
Luthiers form all over the world have built guitars in different ways. One of the big differences when making the guitar lives in the heel. The common option is to make the heel with the same wood material as the guitar and the headplate, but there’re many more possibilities if you prefer to give a distinct touch to your instrument. Find them with the best quality at Maderas Barber.
