Why Are There Dots on a Guitar Fretboard? The dots you see on a guitar fretboard are to help the guitarist easily find any position on the fretboard. The dots are a quick visual guide to make it easier for guitarists to jump to any fret position.

What are the white dots on acoustic guitar?

The white dots on the side of the fretboard help mark positions on the guitar so that the player can have a visual reference for where certain notes are on the neck. A completely blank fretboard would make every fret look the same making it harder to get around.

How do you put the dots on the neck of a guitar?

Each dot represents the different frets on the guitar, look above. The first inlay or dot is on the 3rd fret, the second dot is on the 5th fret, the third dot is on the 7th fret and so on all the way up the guitar fretboard.