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an electric current (from the amplifier) runs through the pick up - a copper wire which is looped around a magnet (like in a dinamo) this creates an electro-magnet field.
the metal strings' vibration deforms this field and creates an electro-magnet frequency.
the pick up absorbs an electro magnetic charge
which runs back to the amplifier.
the membrane in the amplifier vibrates in the frequency it gets from the pick up.
now you can also manipulate the sound by effecting the electrical circle.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agowhen a guitar string is moved or plucked , a movement is produced along the length of the string . this vibration makes a sound wave and a guitar pick up, which is a electronic sensor device , detects this sound wave.
the sound wave is re produced as an electrical signal
and the electrical signal is amplified by an external amplifier
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∙ 16y agothe vibrations of the string are picked up by the pickups and is played through the amp
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∙ 15y agothe strings vibrate causing sound waves which is the sound. the little hole you see in Guitars just help make it louder because the sound vibrates in it and vibrates out of it.
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∙ 9y agoWith the string and the magnets who make them vibrate at different tones depending on where, how and with how much force you pull a string.
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∙ 13y agoVibrations through the strings
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What is the difference between an acoustic guitar and an electric guitar?
There are many differences:An electric guitar can be plugged into an amp, while an acoustic guitar can't.An acoustic guitar has a completely different sound. It produces it sound through natural sound amplification while an electric guitar uses electronic pick-ups as well as an electronic amplifier to produce its sound.Acoustic guitars are always hollow, while the majority of electric guitars are solid.An acoustic guitar is much more portable because it is lighter and doesn't need a heavy amp to produce sound.Acoustic guitars are generally larger in size. They require a larger body to produce their amplified sound. The sound the acoustic guitar produces is much more dependent on the body size, types of wood used and shape of the body than the electric guitar is.Electric guitars are generally designed with slimmer necks/bodies and have easier access to higher frets.Also, if you want an acoustic sound while also being able to make it louder, you can attach a pick-up to it to make an electric-acoustic guitar or you can just buy an electric-acoustic guitar from the start.
What is the instrument that uses magnets to make sound waves?
Electric Guitars,
Is the sound from an electric guitar a sound or electromagnetic wave?
sound waves are all around us. the electric guitar will make/reflect sound waves just as it sits in the corner. sound waves is what sound is only that sound waves is the more scientific way of saying it.
What types of guitars are sold by Aria Guitars?
Japanese manufacturer Aria Guitars makes acoustic guitars, electric guitars, electric basses, and classical guitars. It also offers a wide range of accessories.
Why can't you use acoustic guitar strings on an electric guitar?
In general, they're thicker gauge and under higher tension. ================== Also, acoustic guitars are much shorter, so there's less room to move. It's like trying to bend a string that's close to the nut or the bridge.
What are the uses of the electric guitars?
to make a better sound than acoustic guitars
Can electric guitars have the acoustic sound?
Electric guitars can never have that truly acoustic sound. There are many effects pedals and sound simulations that attempt to mimic the tone of an acoustic guitar but they never do sound quite the same.
Things that produces electric and sound energy?
microphones and guitars
What is the difference between an acoustic guitar and an electric guitar?
There are many differences:An electric guitar can be plugged into an amp, while an acoustic guitar can't.An acoustic guitar has a completely different sound. It produces it sound through natural sound amplification while an electric guitar uses electronic pick-ups as well as an electronic amplifier to produce its sound.Acoustic guitars are always hollow, while the majority of electric guitars are solid.An acoustic guitar is much more portable because it is lighter and doesn't need a heavy amp to produce sound.Acoustic guitars are generally larger in size. They require a larger body to produce their amplified sound. The sound the acoustic guitar produces is much more dependent on the body size, types of wood used and shape of the body than the electric guitar is.Electric guitars are generally designed with slimmer necks/bodies and have easier access to higher frets.Also, if you want an acoustic sound while also being able to make it louder, you can attach a pick-up to it to make an electric-acoustic guitar or you can just buy an electric-acoustic guitar from the start.
What is the instrument that uses magnets to make sound waves?
Electric Guitars,
How does the sound of electric guitars differ from bass guitars?
A bass guitar is really low sounding and the highest string on a bass guitar is the lowest on an electric guitar.
How does a guitar create sound?
All guitars create sound by the vibration of strings under tension. The pitch of the sound is a function of the string thickness, density, length and tension. Acoustic guitars amplify the string vibrations by coupling the vibrations mechanically to a hollow box. Electric guitars amplify the string vibrations by coupling the vibrations magnetically to a coil of wire to produce electicity which is passed to an electric amplifier and loudspeaker. Electric guitars must use strings made of metals with magnetic properties (e.g. Steel), while acoustic guitars may use strings made of non-magnetic materials (e.g. Nylon).
Is the sound from an electric guitar a sound or electromagnetic wave?
sound waves are all around us. the electric guitar will make/reflect sound waves just as it sits in the corner. sound waves is what sound is only that sound waves is the more scientific way of saying it.
What are electric guitars?
Electric guitars are guitars that are solid, semi hollow or hollow bodied that rely on pickups and amplifiers to amplify sound rather than any acoustic values. They do not have sound holes, yet some semi hollow and hollow bodied guitars might have 'f' holes that's might add to the tone of the sound. YYYYYAAAAAWWWWWNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!! something less educational, please...
Do bass guitar amps work for electric guitars?
Yes, but they don't sound as good.
How are bass and electric guitars different?
A Bass has thicker strings and produces a lower sound.
Why electric guitar invented?
I guess people wanted a new sound in their string instruments so they built electric guitars to get it.
