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Electric Guitars Buying Guide

musical instrument to the popular jazz and rock music instrument of today!

Types

*solid body electric guitars have no hollow cavity to accommodate sound vibrations.  *semi hollow guitar is midway between solid body and hollow body guitars which can create acoustic sounds that can be amplified to high levels without fear of feedback.

Other Aspects

*humbucker pickups produce smoother, rounder tones. * The most common wood materials used in a guitar are basswood. Depending on the wood and where it is used the tonal quality of the guitar varies. * Two common types of bridges are stoptail bridge that are more stable in holding the tuning of the strings.

Manufacturers

* Ibanez * Gibson * Gretsch * Yamaha * Daisy Rock

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