folkboard

Folkboard refers to a type of acoustic guitar that is designed for playing folk music. While the term itself is not a strictly defined category in the guitar manufacturing industry, it generally encompasses instruments characterized by their warm, resonant tone and comfortable playability, suited for strumming chords and fingerpicking. These guitars often feature a larger body size, such as a dreadnought or orchestra model, which contributes to their volume and projection. The tonewoods used are typically traditional, with spruce or cedar for the soundboard and mahogany, rosewood, or maple for the back and sides, aiming for a balanced sound that emphasizes clarity and sustain. Folkboard guitars are often favored by singer-songwriters and acoustic musicians for their versatility and expressive qualities, allowing the nuances of a performance to shine through. They are not typically equipped with electronic pickups unless specified as an acoustic-electric model. The emphasis remains on the natural acoustic sound produced by the instrument.