Kinds of Electric Guitars
The introduction of the electric guitar changed the way music could be played, amplified, produced, and mixed. Electric guitar design has evolved throughout the years to meet the needs of players of various genres, both in the studio and on stage.
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Fender Stratocaster
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Designed by Leo Fender in 1954, the Stratocaster was noted for its solid wood body and bolt-on neck, which produced a truly electric sound, making it a popular model among rock musicians. Its ergonomic design and light weight allowed for player comfort and onstage showmanship. Its trademark headstock differed from traditional designs in that all six machine heads were placed on one side.
Gibson Les Paul
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Named for famed jazz/pop player Les Paul, Gibson's model was introduced in 1952. According to Les Paul Guitars, it was intended to meet the needs of jazz musicians, with a solid mahogany body designed to sustain more feedback than the hollow-bodied models that preceded it.
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Gibson Lucille
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Famed blues player B.B. King named his guitar Lucille, and the Gibson model remains a favorite of blues musicians. It is one of the few electric models to use a hollow body. It is also noted for its wide-body design and round maple neck.
Double-Neck Guitar
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The double-neck guitar, made famous by Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page, is actually two separate instruments attached at the body. Each neck has its own set of individually configured strings. While one neck has the standard six strings, the second may have four strings for accentuated bass or 12 strings for a rich chorus sound.
MIDI Guitar
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The MIDI guitar contains sensors that turn string vibrations into MIDI messages, allowing it to communicate with synthesizers or other electronic instruments. MIDI guitars have been used by many jazz, funk, and fusion artists, including Pat Metheny, Eric Clapton, Bootsy Collins, and Robert Fripp.
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