In comparison to a hand made guitar, the electric guitar is a relatively simple instrument.like the acoustic, it has a wooden neck, but it’s body is usually solid rather than hollow and typically made from a dense, durable hardwood although some instruments use metals or plastics. The tone produced by the best electric guitars can be every bit as complex and nuanced as that of acoustic instruments.
How it works.
Lacking a hollow resonating body, a solid body electric guitar cannot produce a clearly audible tone on its own. Instead, one or more magnetic pick-ups are mounted on the top surface of the body, between the fretboard and the bridge. An electrical signal is generated by the pick-ups when the guitars strings vibrate. This current is carried through the guitar and lead to the amplifier which transforms it into audible sound. Effects pedals such as fuzz and wah wah can be placed in between the guitar and amp or the amp may incorporate a variety of effects that can be controlled via a foot switch.
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