Chapter
The Invention of the Electric Guitar
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A prototype of the electric guitar was created in the 1940s as a result of experimenting with different pickups and the concept of a solid body. Its unique design caught the attention of local bands who rented it for weekend shows and wowed audiences with its sound.
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The first prototype for the electric guitar was made by Les Paul as he was testing out pickups and the concept of a solid body.
33:57 - 37:23 (03:26)
Electric Guitar
Summary
The first prototype for the electric guitar was made by Les Paul as he was testing out pickups and the concept of a solid body. People started renting it to play shows with and it became a hit with the Bobby Soxers in town.