What is the origin of the electric guitar?

Answer 1

Hi,

I bought a St. George Bass Guitar in Duarte,California in late 1963 or early 1964.

I still have it!!!

Apparently,these Guitars were made in Japan. They were cheap to buy, but the quality was pretty good and they had a long,slim neck and very easy to play.Mine is a 6 string bass and has 3 pick ups, 1 volume control and 1 tone control.The strings were only spaced about 1/4 inch apart

I have painted it twice, but originally it had a sunburst finish and a light natural wood colored neck.

I always had to keep it in a soft bag,because I couldn't find a hard case long enough for it to fit into.It is about 5 inches longer than most basses are.

They sound quailty was very good.

Apparently,they are not worth much these days (2007) but I wouldn't want to sell it any way .I think I only paid less than $100.00 for it.

Rick...Thorold Ontario,Canada

Not all St. George guitars were Japanese-made. Some were made by Bartell in Riverside, Ca and are very well-crafted instruments. Typically they did use Japanese vibrato systems and bridges but all the other parts are quality.

Ron...Bloomington, IN

Answer 2

it originated in America from a Swiss Immigrant named Adolph Rickenbacker's company.

The first Electric Guitar was nicknamed the frying pan and was invented by two key people Adolph Rickenbacher and George Beauchamp. George is the main inventor and holds the patent for electric guitars, He died in 1941 of a heart attack before the sales of guitars sky rocketed.

Answer 3

the guitar can be traced 4000 yrs. back. to where i am trying to find out!

Answer 4

Well, a bunch of people were experimenting on guitars with microphones and amps.

I think Rickenbacher probably developed the first successful electric guitars.