A few strings, a fretboard, and a body of some sort will get you most of the way there for an acoustic guitar, with the addition of electromagnetic pickups and wiring for electric variants.

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Stretching and splints can treat trigger fingers in children. Repetitive movements, such as gripping a steering wheel or playing guitar, may cause trigger finger. In most cases, however ...