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- Les Paul is known as the "Father of the Electric Guitar"
- The first song recorded on an Electric Guitar was in 1938
- The first Electric Guitars had hollow bodies
- Integral in defining the sound and attitude of rock 'n' roll
- First used in jazz
- Classic models: the Les Paul by Gibson Guitars and the Stratocaster by Fender Guitars
- Essential Electric Guitar accessories: Guitar pedals to provide a distinctive sound, an electronic guitar tuner to keep the instrument in tune, guitar cables, guitar strings, guitar picks
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About Electric Guitars
An Electric Guitar may have a solid or a hollow body, and traditionally has six strings but may have up to twelve. The sound of its vibrating steel strings is captured via a pickup and sent through a cable to an amplifier, which produces the louder sound.Les Paul, the father of the electric Guitar has died on Thursday, August 13, 2009 at the age of 94. http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music/2009/08/14/2009-08-14_electric_guitar_hero_les_paul_dead_at_94_career_spanned_from_hitmaker_to_musical.html
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Electric Guitar News
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Jazz guitarist Al Di Meola finds the right mix
I found myself in the position of having the most interesting electric-guitar gig in the planet." But today, Di Meola's passion revolves around New World ... (February 10, 2010)Dallas Morning News -
SuddenlyLISTEN lets the moment create the music
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Indie rock band Yeasayer is disguising its guitars. On the group's second album, "Odd Blood," the electric-guitar tones rarely resemble those of the typical ... (February 04, 2010)Wall Street Journal -
Remembering an acoustic artist | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/09/2010
By high school, he'd moved to electric guitar - an early teacher advised him "that's where the money is" - and was playing in a local blues band. ... (February 09, 2010)Philadelphia Inquirer
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Do you like to play an Electric Guitar or Acoustic Guitar best? 4 AnswersI started out acoustic 40+ years ago, and am still most comfortable there. Add a pickup and amp, and you're plugged versus unplugged anyway, so I like that ver... read more -
Any thoughts on Les Paul (electric guitar inventor) who recently died? 2 AnswersHe was a great technological inventor - not only guitar design, but inventing multitrack recording and doing pioneering work on guitar effects. He was also a fi... read more
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My dad is teaching himself electric guitar. Any suggestions for teaching DVDs? 1 AnswerI wouldn't bother with DVDs. Just do a search for guitar in podcasts in iTunes, there are many good video podcasts for guitar instructions. read more -
I need your help. Hubby's birthday = Thursday - he wants to learn how to play the electric guitar. What do you recommend I buy? Help? 2 AnswersIf he doesn't have a guitar yet, I would suggest getting a Fender Starcaster. They are very cheap at guitar center, and it's great to learn on. It already inclu... read more
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Electric Guitar Blogs
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Consumer Advice: Any and all comments made by me are of a dubious nature and should be taken with a big ole grain of salt. Now sporting one less Epiphone guitar and slinging two new Gibson Guitars . (February 09, 2010)epiphoneelectricguitar.com -
VOX DEBUTS MAJOR EXPANSION OF ELECTRIC GUITAR LINE | BriefingRoom ...
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What is a good electric guitar but not to expensive?
I've been playing the acoustic guitar for a year now, and I love it. So I wanted to move up to the next stage, can someone please help me find a. (February 09, 2010)homewindpowerkits.net -
Jackson Kvx10 King V Electric Guitar | Best Guitars
Jackson KVX10 King V Electric Guitar Jackson KVX10 King V Electric Guitar BLEMISHED *YOU REPAIR IT* List Price - $879.00 Retail Price - $499.00 SoundsCheapInc. (February 09, 2010)bestguitars.org
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Lemelson Center | Invention of the Electric Guitar
Lemelson Center | Invention of the Electric Guitarinvention.smithsonian.org
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Electric Guitar Information and Tips
- Mahalo's Guides to How to Buy a Guitar | How to Play Guitar | How to Tune a Guitar
- BBC h2g2: Electric Guitars
- YouTube: Guitar Lesson AC/DC "Back in Black" (Time: 8:20)
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Electric Guitar Message Boards and Blogs
- Google Blog Search: Electric Guitar
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