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The First Guitar
Most people believed the guitar evolved from the lute, which was used by troubadours, kinds, and queens during the Renaissance. The lute had four strings which you had to pluck. -
Single-string Guitars
The first major development in the guitar was moving from double-strung instruments to guitars with only one string per note. The single-string tren caught on and quickly took over after the early 1800s. -
Steel Strings & New Designs
Now famous guitar maker Christian Martin invented the X-braced guitar. Some found the X-braced guitars overly quiet, which resulted in the first metal-stringed guitars. -
Electricity & Amplification
George Beauchamp and Adolph Rickenbacker invented the "Frying Pan", the first electric lap steel guitar, in 1931. In 1940, Les Paul created "The Log", one of the first solid-body electric guitars. -
The First Rock
In 1951, Jackie Brenston, Ike Turner, and the Delta Cats were on their way to record when the guitarist's amp fell from the roof of the car! The speaker cone inside the amp tore from the impact, destroying the loud, clean sound. The band rolled with the new sound and created the first guitar distorsion. About five years later, the bad Rock 'n' Roll Trio made a similar discovery that they could achieve the same tone through loosening electronic components in thei amps. -
The Guitar Network
Since websited and online resources have become easily accessible, more guitars can learn from masters than eve before. Guitar websites and YouTube make it possible for aspiring guitarists to watch tutorial, read practice tips, and learn new skills! Plus with online and in-person lessons, you can work with a private instructor and boost your guitar skills in no time!