Electric Guitar
Japanese Name:
エレキギター
Romaji Name:
erekigitaa
Description
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An electric guitar is a stringed musical instrument that produces sound through electronic amplification. Unlike an acoustic guitar, it relies on pickups to convert the vibrations of its metal strings into electrical signals, which are then amplified. Electric guitars are highly versatile, capable of producing a wide range of tones and effects, and are central to genres such as rock, blues, jazz, and pop. They are played by strumming or picking the strings, often with techniques like bending, sliding, or using a tremolo arm to create expressive sounds.
History
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The electric guitar was developed in the 1930s to amplify the sound of traditional acoustic guitars for larger audiences and jazz bands. Early pioneers like George Beauchamp and Adolph Rickenbacker created the first commercially successful models. In the 1950s and 1960s, manufacturers such as Fender and Gibson popularized electric guitars in rock, blues, and pop music. Today, electric guitars are essential in many music genres worldwide.