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The modern electric guitar is everything from a musical instrument to a legendary icon, the instrument has evolved to become one of the most widely played variations of the guitar by hobbyists and one of the most loved by musicians everywhere. It has found a place in all styles of music from it's original use in jazz, through to blues, rock and roll, country, ambient, rock, metal, pop, and even classical. The electric guitar is able to make a sound by using an electro-magnetic pickup that converts the vibrations from the steel cored strings into an electrical current which can be amplified. This means of transferring the sound from the plucked string not only allows for far greater volume but also means that the signal from the electric guitar can be electronically altered to achieve various tonal effects prior to being fed into the amplifier. The need for an amplified guitar became apparent during the big band era, as jazz orchestras of the 1930s and 1940s increased in size, with larger brass sections. Initially, electric guitars used in jazzarchtop acoustic guitar bodies consisted primarily of hollow to which electromagnetic transducers had been attached.

Les Paul is often credited with the construction of the first real electric guitar; he experimented with microphones mounted on guitars in order to boost volume. Some of the earliest types of electric guitar were manufactured as far back as 1931 by Electro String Instrument Corporation under the direction of Adolph Rickenbacker and George Beauchamp. The earliest documented use of the electric guitar in performance was during October 1932 in Wichita, Kansas by guitarist and bandleader Gage Brewer who had obtained two instruments directly from George Beauchamp of Los Angeles, California. Brewer publicized them in an article appearing in the Wichita Beacon, October 2, 1932 and through a Halloween performance later that month. The first recording of an electric guitar was by jazz guitarist George Barnes who recorded two songs in Chicago on March 1st, 1938: Sweetheart Land and It's a Low-Down Dirty Shame. The electric guitar has gone from strength to strength ever since and has been modified in seven, four, eight, twelve, nine and any other possible string combination you can think of. The pickup technology from the electric guitar has also forced a revolution in other instruments such as the violin, with "electric" versions of many instruments using bar magnet pickups now being available.

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Andertons
Andertons
Andertons Music has been serving the UK music community for over 40 years and we are still growing strong. On the strength of our high volume of sales we can assure you of a great selection of...
Apex Music
Apex Music
The Guitar specialists of Berkshire where service and back up facilities are second to none. Our aim is to give you, the customer a reliable, competitive and trouble free ordering and delivery...
Arena Music
Arena Music
We stock a huge range of Electric Guitars, Bass Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Drum Kits, FX pedals, products from all the top manufacturers - Fender, ESP, PRS, Jackson, Gretsch, Yamaha, Ernie Ball...
Dawsons Music
Dawsons Music
Dawsons Music is one of the longest serving music retailers in the U.K., established in 1899 in Warrington in the North West of England. Over many successful years of trading Dawsons...
Drum and Guitar Center
Drum and Guitar Center
The Drum and Guitar Centre opened in 1975 and is located near the Grafton Centre in Cambridge. Whether you are looking to buy your first drum kit or guitar, or are a professional musician, our...
Express Music
Express Music
Express Music was established back in 1984, and since then our philosophy has remained the same which is offering the best products and the best service at the best price. During this time we...
Fairdeal Music
Fairdeal Music
Birmingham's Largest & Most Loved Independent Music Megastore. We Stock A Massive SelectionOf Electric & Acoustic Guitars , Drums, Brass, Woodwind,...
Guitar Empire
Guitar Empire
Why shop at Guitar Empire? Unrivalled customer service Same-day despatch & fast delivery No-quibbles returns & refunds Safe and secure online ordering
Guitar Mania
Guitar Mania
Guitar Mania is proud (yet again) to be presented with the prestigeous FENDER EUROPEAN TOP DEALER AWARD for service, knowledge and commitment to Fender products. This is the second year running...
Guitar Village
Guitar Village
You only need one reason to visit the greatest guitar shop in the UK….. But, we're going to give you several….. · Over 1000 guitars in stock · Largest UK...
Ivor Mairants Music Centre
Ivor Mairants Music Centre
IVOR MAIRANTS was well known throughout the world to guitarists of all styles. After over 50 years as a professional guitarist, teacher, composer and leading UK musical instrument retailer, he...
Jakes Guitars
Jakes Guitars
Jakes Guitars is a family run business, created through an enthusiasm for music and guitars. We pride ourselves on customer service, friendly relaxed environment, good value and quality.
John Hornby Skewes & Co
John Hornby Skewes & Co
Back in the mid-60s, a desire for independence in business led to John Hornby Skewes forming a small musical instrument agency and...
Macs Music Store
Macs Music Store
Come and visit our store in Bletchley near Milton Keynes.  We have a wide range of acoustic, electric and bass guitars.  We have all the guitar accessories you'll ever...
Mor Music
Mor Music
Welcome to Mor Music online, the leading guitar and drum specialist in York and the surrounding area. Please take time to look around our new website, and feel free to contact us if you require...
Oxford Guitar Gallery
Oxford Guitar Gallery
Since we opened in 2001, The Oxford Guitar Gallery has built a reputation for excellent products, superb service and a relaxed, peaceful atmosphere. We offer the best advice and service you...
Planet Guitars
Planet Guitars
Easy to find off junction 4 of the M40 near High Wycombe, Planet Guitars stock electric, acoustic, bass, electro-acoustic guitars along with all the accessories you will need to go with them from...
Play Record
Play Record
Regent Guitars
Regent Guitars
Now famed for our legendary " Premier Service ", the ethos behind Guitars.co.uk is to provide service you wish you could find locally at prices that compete directly with faceless...
Rich Tone Music
Rich Tone Music
A large range of Electric Guitars from the likes of Washburn, Tokai, ESP, ESP LTD, etc are carried in stock to offer superlative choice to our customers. Covering just about every possible...
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