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AP-004 What is the Decorative Ring Around the Sound Hole of an Acoustic Guitar?

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Guitar Gear Questions are Answered

Question

What is the official name of the decorative ring around the sound hole of an acoustic guitar?

~Bob

Answer

The name of the decorative ring is a rosette.

~Patmac

PS. Check out this video of a guitar luthier installing a rosette.

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