The guitar is a stringed instrument that has been in existence in one form or another since ancient times. A typical guitar is equipped with six strings although there are guitars that have either fewer or more strings. Some of the other components of a Guitar include the Headstock, Nut, Fret board, Frets & Neck Joint.

HISTORY

Prior to the 16th century there is very little written evidence of the existence of Guitar in ancient times. The evidence of Guitars prior to this point has included graphical representations taken from the artwork of ancient times. These paintings, carvings & sculptures often depicted a person with an object very similar to a guitar. Although the Guitar was thought to originate in the ancient near East, there is also evidence that ancient Egypt & medieval Europe also had musical instruments that resembled the Guitar. In Babylonia ancient artifacts show an instrument that bears resemblance to the modern Guitar. There is also evidence of Guitar – like instruments prior to the 14th century, possibly even as early as the third century. France, Germany, England & Spain all have depictions of crude Guitar instruments in their history. The Guitar of medieval Europe had a rectangular body & either 4 or 5 strings.

A Guitar is a stringed musical instrument. For right-handed players, the right hand plucks the strings with either the fingers or a plectrum (Guitar pick), while the opposite applies for left-handed players. Vibrating strings, which in turn cause the body & neck to resonate, produces the sound.

Guitars may be acoustic, electric (i.e. with electrical amplification) or both. Classical Guitars are also present in the Guitar family. Guitars have a body acting mostly as a resonator, which can be hollow in acoustic guitars or solid in most electric guitars & a neck. Typically, a headstock extends from the neck for tuning. Guitars are made & repaired by luthiers.

Guitars are used in a variety of musical styles. Guitars are widely known as a solo classical instrument & the primary instrument in blues & rock music.