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State of the Art: Rock Guitars, Circa’77

More people are buying and playing electric guitars than ever before. Every neighborhood in the country has at least one young hot-licks king. Since its introduction in the mid-20s, the electric guitar and its related equipment have seen as many trends and changes as the musical styles that perpetrated it.

April 1, 1977
Bill Parsley

State of the Art: Rock Guitars, Circa’77

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Bill Parsley

More people are buying and playing electric guitars than ever before. Every neighborhood in the country has at least one young hot-licks king. Since its introduction in the mid-20s, the electric guitar and its related equipment have seen as many trends and changes as the musical styles that perpetrated it. From the mellow-toned arch top acousticsof the Thirties to the solid body screamers of today, the electric guitar and its accessories have become ci multi-million dollar business. This month, we present a cross-section view of some of the instruments, amplifiers, and gadgets that are making the music of 1977.

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