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.
State of the Art: Rock Guitars, Circa’77
EXTENSION CHORDS
by
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.