Acoustic & Electric Guitars

Instruments similar to the acoustic guitar have been noted throughout history dating back to over 5000 years ago. These different instruments eventually lead to the evolution of the six string classical guitar which originated in Spain.

Acoustic guitars are made using different types and combinations of wood. There are several types of acoustic guitars including classical and flamenco guitars that are strung with nylon strings. Animal gut was used before nylon strings...

Acoustic Guitar Anatomy

Acoustic Guitar History

The electric guitar is the result of guitarists' desire to play the guitar and hear it at a louder volume. This became more important during the big band era, as the hollow body acoustic guitars of that time struggled to be heard along with the other instruments.

Before the modern solid-body electric guitars, luthiers, or guitar makers, experimented with amplifying acoustic guitars by using microphones or tungsten pickups. Tungsten pickups were used to modify acoustic instruments to be amplified. These were usually placed in the sound hole below the strings...

Electric Guitar Anatomy

Electric Guitar History