Electric Guitars

An electric guitar uses pickups to capture string vibrations and convert them to an electrical signal which can be amplified. Electric guitars can have solid, semi-hollow, or hollow bodies, and produce little sound without amplification. The electric guitar is used extensively in country, jazz, blues and rock and roll, and was commercialized by Gibson together with Les Paul and by Leo Fender maker of the famous Stratocaster and Telecaster among others. Guitar The solid body is the most recognizable among electric guitars. Some electric guitars have a tremolo arm (also known in slang terms as the "whammy bar or "whammy handle" ), a lever attached to the bridge or the tailpiece which enables the player to quickly vary the tension of the strings temporarily, changing the pitch, thereby creating a vibrato effect. The electric guitar can have either a bolt on neck or a solid neck Bolt-on necks are easier to mass produce and cheaper to repair if damaged, but bolt-on necks are less structurally sound than neck-thrus, making them easier to break and more susceptible to going out of tune. The neck-through-body (solid) construction is significantly harder to mass produce than bolt-ons and is primarily found on high-end electric guitars and supposedly stays in tune longer. The type and model of pickups used can greatly affect the tone of the guitar. Electric guitars have smaller bodies, smaller necks, and lighter strings than an acoustic therefore it's easier to note and play... it's much easier to press down the strings.

Wood:
Most electric guitar bodies are made of two pieces of wood with some of them including a seam running down the center line of the body.
The six most common types of wood used for electric guitar body construction is Maple, Basswood, Ash, Poplar, Alder, and Mahogany. Many bodies will consist of good sounding but inexpensive woods, like ash with a thin layer of another more attractive wood such as maple glued to the top of the basic wood. The guitar is then usually coated with a polyurethane lacquer finish.

Strings:
The electric guitar uses steel strings, the vibration of which is received by pick-ups when played. The type and thickness of the strings vary. The tone of a string depends on its diameter or so-called gauge. Strings will normally have either a ball or loop at one end to attach the string to the guitar. There are several varieties of strings. The most common are the steel Roundwound and Flatwound strings...Roundwound being the simplest and usually the least expensive...Flatwound produces quieter squeak sounds from fingers sliding along the string. Steel strings for the electric guitar range from extra super light to extra heavy. Heavier strings creates a louder and thicker tone.

Amp: A beginner should look for starter kits that will include a guitar, amplifier and some lessons or training manuals, CD or DVD to get started. Many guitar stores offer starter electric guitar/amp packages at very reasonable prices. A 10 watt amp with built-in reverb is sufficient for practice or playing with friends. Unlike an acoustic guitar, electrical guitars require an amplifier to broadcast the guitar's sound.

Accessories Electric guitar accessories can include...tuners... stands... picks... straps... amps . Different effects and foot pedals can enhance the sound of an electric guitar.

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