Electric Guitars
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The World of Electric Guitars
The electric guitar elicits a powerful reaction from all who hear it.
Legend has it that the first time Eric Clapton and Pete Townsend heard Jimi Hendrix play in a small London club both men were moved to tears. Conversely, Bob Dylan was called a traitor by the traditional folk community when he plugged in for the first time in 1965.
Since its inception, the electric guitar has occupied a unique position in the musical landscape. People seem to either love or hate it. The duality of the electric guitar is a continual fascination for music lovers around the world.
Inexpensive Guitars
From The Beatles and Oasis to Buddy Guy and B.B. King, the electric guitar has often been associated with the voice of the working class. Since not everyone is on a caviar and champagne budget, excellent resources are available to help you buy a great guitar without breaking the bank.
Children's Guitars
Today's guitar market offers many options for younger players who are attracted to this fascinating instrument. Many models are built in half or three-quarter scale designs for smaller hands and shorter arms. If a young person you know wants to learn how to play, there's a guitar out there them if you know where to look.
Amplifiers
An electric guitarist needs a great amp to make their instrument come to life. Many options are available for all styles, budgets, and tastes. Some amplifiers are even available as do-it-yourself kits for the hobbyist with an ear for great tone.
Constantly Growing
Because there is so much information about electric guitars this category will be constantly growing. Guitars, like technology, are changing all the time. Innovations like self tuning guitars and fast loading strings are changing the face of guitar technology at a radical pace. Enhanced, computer assisted recording abilities are not a future vision but a current reality. You don't want to miss a thing so be sure to check back often to see what's new.
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