The Electric Guitar
By Greg Monack

- The Electric Guitar was invented by Les Paul
- It was invented in the 1930's
- USA was where the Electric Guitar was invented
- The Electric Guitar normally has six stings
- The Fender Startocaster has been the most popular make of guitar since the 50's
- The Electric Guitar has steel strings
- It uses an amplifier to project its sound
- The electronic impulses are sent to the amp by means of magnetic pick-ups on the guitar
- Different types of pick-ups send different types of sound to the amplifier
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