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Template information here This is a documentation subpage for Template:Speclist. It contains usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page. |
The Speclist template automatically creates a specifications table which can be used on guitar model pages. It is one of the four key elements of a complete guitar model page. For more information, see the Project guide.
This template has more than 20 named parameters, and that doesn't necessarily make it an easy template to use, but the main purpose is to create a uniform and clean look for the specifications lists which can be easily modified from one place.
Usage of the speclist template
First of all, for more global information on templates see Help:Template. This will also help anyone understand the following guide.
To include a speclist to a page using this template without using the Rich text editor (which is suggested), the following code should be inserted and filled out. This list includes the most used aspects/parameters:
{{speclist
| name =
| type =
| series =
| subseries =
| subseries2 =
| year =
| area =
| made =
| colors =
| bodytype =
| matbody =
| matneck =
| matfb =
| nj =
| neck =
| scale =
| frets =
| fretsize =
| matfret =
| fretedge =
| nut =
| nutwidth =
| bridge =
| hw =
| pucon =
| puneck =
| pumid =
| pubridge =
| control =
| knobs =
| switch =
| battery =
| output =
| knob_color =
| inlay =
| pg =
| strings =
| tuning =
| tuners =
| strap_btns =
}}
- Note: It's not necessary to use this exact list or order, other formats can and will be found around the wiki. Nevertheless it is probably the easiest.
Filling out parameters
Filling out parameters is as simple as typing something after the =. Every parameter corresponds to a certain cell in the table, so, for example, if you want RG550 to appear behind Name:, simply type RG5550 behind name= (this is the 'name' parameter). Below is a list of parameters and corresponding table labels.
Since there are a lot of guitar models already added and all of them are using this template, a certain 'style' is developed over the course of time. More info on that in the following table.
| Parameter: | Label: | Style: |
|---|---|---|
| name | Model name: | The model name, usually the same as the page title, but can also include alternate names. OPTIONAL - should be excluded in cases where model name matches the article name |
| type | N/A | The instrument type (e.g. guitar, bass, ukelele, etc.). If not provided "Guitar" is assumed. This populates the titlebox and main category. |
| series | N/A | The series or line with which the guitar is most closely identified (e.g. RG series). Creates a link in the titlebox at the top of the article to the series. Should be the name of the article on the series, not wikilinked. |
| subseries | N/A | A secondary series or line to which the guitar belongs (e.g. GIO series). Creates a link in the titlebox at the top of the article to the series. Should be the name of the article on the series, not wikilinked. |
| subseries2 | N/A | A tertiary series or line to which the guitar belongs (e.g. Mikro series). Creates a link in the titlebox at the top of the article to the series. Should be the name of the article on the series, not wikilinked. |
| year | Year(s) produced: | The year(s) in which the guitar is released |
| area | Sold in: | The areas in which the guitar is released. Most used areas are EU for Europe, JP for Japan and/or Asia and US for the United States. Other areas can be included. |
| made | Made in: | The country in which the guitar is manufactured |
| colors | Finish(es): | The finishes in which the guitar is released with the color code, full name and optional notes (years, area in which finish was available, etc.). For example: BK (Black) ''(2009)'' / WH (White) ''(2008–2009)'' |
| bodytype | Body type: | Solid body, hollow body, semi-hollow, etc. |
| matbody | Body material: | The woods/materials used for the body |
| matneck | Neck material: | The woods/materials used for the neck |
| matfb | Fingerboard material: | The woods/materials used for the fingerboard |
| nj | Neck joint: | The way the neck is attached to the body, linked to an article if possible |
| neck | Neck type: | The name of the neck shape, linked to an article if possible |
| scale | Scale length: | The maximum vibrating length of the strings, provided in mm and inches, e.g. 672mm (26.5") |
| frets | Frets: | The number of frets |
| fretsize | Presented after # of frets | Generally "jumbo" or "medium" (avoid capitalization) |
| matfret | Presented after # of frets | Generally populated only for stainless steel frets (avoid capitalization) |
| fretedge | Parenthetical after # of frets and fret size (if included) | Any fret edge treatment (e.g. J Custom or Prestige) |
| nut | Nut: | The type or description of the nut on the headstock |
| nutwidth | Parenthetical after nut description | Width of nut |
| bridge | Bridge: | The name of the bridge, linked to an article if possible |
| hw | Hardware color: | The hardware color (or bridge color) |
| pucon | Pickup configuration: | The pickup configuration |
| puneck | Neck pickup: | The name of the pickup in the neck position, linked to an article if possible |
| pumid | Middle pickup: | The name of the pickup in the neck position, linked to an article if possible |
| pubridge | Bridge pickup: | The name of the pickup in the neck position, linked to an article if possible |
| control | Controls: | Numbers and types of controls divided by slashes |
| knobs | Knob style: | Type of potentiometer knob (e.g. Top hat, Tek Grip, Sure Grip) |
| knob_color | Parenthetical after knob style | Should only be populated if the knob color differs from the hardware color (hw) |
| inlay | Fingerboard inlays: | Name/description of the inlays |
| pg | Pickguard: | The pickguard color/material |
| strings | String gauge: | The gauge of string that comes installed on the guitar. Can be a list of all string sizes, or simply a range of the first and last string, such as :".010–.046". Consider omitting this parameter if the value is typical. |
| tuning | Factory tuning: | The tuning pattern as set up at the factory. Consider omitting for guitars using standard EADGBE tuning. |
| tuners | Machine heads: | The type or model of machine head (a.k.a. tuning pegs or tuners) that are installed. |
Extra parameters
The Speclist table now features a title bar. The default title is 'Specifications for PAGENAME', but this can be overridden using the title parameter.