The guitar is a fretted musical instrument that usually has six strings.[1] It is typically played with both hands by strumming or plucking the strings with either a guitar pick or the finger(s)/fingernails of one hand, while simultaneously fretting (pressing the strings against the frets) with the fingers of the other hand. The sound of the vibrating strings is projected either acoustically, by means of the hollow chamber of the guitar (for an acoustic guitar), or through an electrical amplifier and a speaker.
ACOUSTIC GUITAR
Guitar, plucked stringed musical instrument that probably originated in Spain early in the 16th century, deriving from the guitarra latina, a late-medieval instrument with a waisted body and four strings. The early guitar was narrower and deeper than the modern guitar, with a less pronounced waist. It was closely related to the vihuela, the guitar-shaped instrument played in Spain in place of the lute.
The guitar originally had four courses of strings, three double, the top course single, that ran from a violin-like pegbox to a tension bridge glued to the soundboard, or belly; the bridge thus sustained the direct pull of the strings. In the belly was a circular sound hole, often ornamented with a carved wooden rose. The 16th-century guitar was tuned C–F–A–D′, the tuning of the centre four courses of the lute and of the vihuela.
From the 16th to the 19th century several changes occurred in the instrument. A fifth course of strings was added before 1600; by the late 18th century a sixth course was added. Before 1800 the double courses were replaced by single strings tuned E–A–D–G–B–E′, still the standard tuning.
ELECTRIC GUITAR
An electric guitar is a guitar that uses one or more pickups to convert the vibration of its strings into electrical signals. … Invented in 1931, the electric guitar was adopted by jazz guitar players, who wanted to play single-note guitar solos in large big band ensembles.
LIST OF EXPENSIVE GUITARS
There are not many collectables in the world that are as cool as guitars. They’re flawless and practical works of art that inspire players and music fans all around the world. I’m sure you’re already acutely aware of the guitar’s signature status as a cultural icon, but beyond good memories of The Beatles or Hendrix at Woodstock, some guitars are investments. Can you guess how much someone is willing to pay for a famous guitar? We’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Most Expensive Guitars Sold At Auction, Let’s get started!
10. Brownie Stratocaster, Eric Clapton – $450,000
9. Goldleaf Stratocaster, Eric Clapton – $455,000
8. Gibson SG, George Harrison and John Lennon – $570,000
7. Fender Strat, Stevie Ray Vaughan – $623,500
6. 1939 CF Martin, Eric Clapton – $791,500
5. 1964 Gibson ES-335, Eric Clapton – $847,500
4. Blackie Strat, Eric Clapton – $959,000
3. Washburn, Bob Marley – valued at 1.2 million
2. 1968 Fender Strat, Jimi Hendrix – $2,000,000
- Reach Out to Asia Stratocatser – $2,700,000
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