The paper presents a short description of the electric guitar and its
components in order to explain how the instrument works.
It also discusses the most well-known and important producers and manufacturers who contributed to the guitar's evolution. It contends that the electric guitar is still undergoing many changes to suit today's musical needs, explaining that
different musicians prefer different sounds for diverse purposes. The paper also introduces and discusses the guitar playing of various influential musicians. Outline Introduction Guitar Components The Need for an Electrified Guitar Early Methods of Amplification Pioneers of Electrification Lyod Loar Rickenbacker's "Frying Pan" Les Paul and "The Log" Early Guitar Manufacturers Gibson Fender Bigsby Most Popular Models/Musicians Gibson Les Paul Fender Telecaster Fender Stratocaster Later Producers Danelectro Jackson Conclusion