An electric guitar is a type of guitar that uses electronic pickups to convert the vibration of its steel-cored strings into electrical current. The signal may be electrically altered to achieve various tonal effects prior to being fed into an amplifier, which produces the final sound which can be either an electrical sound or an acoustic sound. Distortion, equalization, or other effects can change the sound that is emitted from the amplifier.
The electric guitar is used extensively in many popular styles of music, including almost all genres of rock and roll, metal, country music, pop music, jazz, blues, and even contemporary classical music. Its distinctive sound and intimate association with many legendary internationally-famous musicians has made it the signature instrument of late twentieth-century music. Specialised steel guitars, although they are also electric instruments descended from the guitar, are normally not considered electric guitars but rather as a separate instrument. This distinction has important consequences on claims of priority in the history of the electric guitar.
From the early 50's until today the Electric Guitar has become the dominant instrument in American culture. From Les Paul to Edward VanHalen, from Steve Vai to George Benson, from Hank Williams to Toby Keith, the electric guitar has stood the test of time and become the instrument of choice for musical artists everywhere. Styles ranging from soothing jazz to screaming rock-n-roll, from blues to country, have been enhanced by the electric guitar's versatility and wide tonal range.
At BPMmusic we have over twenty-five years of experience dealing with the electric guitar. We have seen changes, modification and enhancements come and go. We are expert when it comes to getting you set up with the best instrument for your playing style. Our guitar tech gets rave reviews for setting up every electric guitar that leaves our store . Give us a call or email us and tell us what you are after. We will do our best to get you the perfect electric guitar for your enjoyment.