| Sometime during the 1930's electric guitars | | | | former is true, then you'll gravitate toward |
| were introduced onto the music scene, which | | | | the hollow-bodied guitars; if the later, then |
| began a revolution in sound and technology | | | | the solid-bodied is your best bet. Now, you |
| that continues to this day. After Rock and | | | | could compromise and go for a "semi-solid" |
| Roll was born in the 1950's, it didn't take | | | | electric guitar, which combines the |
| very long for electric guitars to grow in | | | | characteristics of both. These have a solid |
| popularity and become one of the most coveted | | | | center block which creates the sustain of a |
| instruments of all time. Things really began | | | | solid body along with the "f" hole design |
| to take off when the Beatles turned the world | | | | which allows for the acoustic quality too.One |
| on its ear in 1964 by "invading America". | | | | other thing to keep in mind. When you |
| Soon to follow were groups like the Rolling | | | | purchase an electric guitar you will also |
| Stones, Cream, and the The Jimi Hendrix | | | | need to have other equipment, most |
| Experience. Music was forever changed and | | | | importantly, an amplifier and a chord! If |
| today electric guitars dominate the | | | | you're on a tight budget you might consider |
| scene.Originally these guitars were made with | | | | buying a package deal. These usually include |
| only a single pick-up. Now they usually come | | | | the guitar, a small amp and a chord. Some |
| with two or three, thus creating a more | | | | also include picks, strap and a case. If you |
| versatile instrument. One is placed near the | | | | have money to blow, then do some research on |
| bridge, the other toward the base of the | | | | amps and effects ahead of time so that you |
| neck, and a middle, or third, is often added | | | | can be sure to have the equipment that will |
| between the other two. Having these | | | | produce the sound you're after. You can also |
| additional pickups provides the guitarist | | | | ask the store management for permission to |
| with more options for producing various | | | | test their different amps and effects while |
| dimensions of tonal quality. They can be used | | | | your in the store looking around. If you |
| independently or in combination with each | | | | don't know how to play the guitar yet, ask if |
| other and adjusted to achieve just the right | | | | they have someone who could play a |
| volume or effect for either lead or rhythm | | | | demonstration for you.My final advise, before |
| guitar playing. Pickups are strategically set | | | | you buy your electric guitar, is to take your |
| on electric guitars in order to "pickup" and | | | | time and shop around. Ask a lot of questions. |
| produce the best sound. There are generally | | | | When you listen to music, take mental notes |
| two basic types of electric guitar: | | | | of the sounds you like and share your |
| hollow-bodied and solid-bodied. Hollow-bodied | | | | thoughts, ideas and questions with other |
| guitars are often used by Jazz enthusiasts. | | | | guitar players. Then, go for it!FREE Reprint |
| Rock guitarists tend to prefer the | | | | Rights - You may publish this article in your |
| solid-bodied guitars overall.If you are in | | | | e-zine or on your web site as long as you |
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| smooth, mellow sound, or do you prefer more | | | | ages for over 20 years. |
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