Electric Guitars Types: Everything you must know

Summary by Krater

This video examines the history, design characteristics, and sonic profiles of iconic electric guitars from the 1930s to the 1980s, including Fender and Gibson models.

From the video

Answers: What are the characteristics and history of iconic electric guitars?

• Electric guitar history
• Guitar pickup types
• Solid body vs hollow body guitars
• Fender and Gibson guitar models

What it concludes

• The Fender Telecaster is the first successful solid body electric guitar and remains popular for its simplicity and bright sound.
• The Gibson Les Paul Standard from 1958 to 1960 was a commercial failure due to its high price, but original models are now extremely valuable.
• The Gibson ES-335 introduced a solid center block to hollow body guitars, eliminating unwanted feedback while providing a bright and sustained tone.
• The Fender Stratocaster introduced a third single-coil pickup, a comfortable contoured body, and a tremolo system, becoming one of the most iconic guitars ever made.
• The Gibson SG was created to make the Les Paul body thinner, lighter, and more accessible, resulting in a balanced and versatile guitar.
• PRS guitars combined traditional and modern design philosophies, pushing innovations in the guitar market from 1985 onwards.