Product Evolution: The Guitar

  • Jan 1, 1500

    When was it invented?

    When was it invented?
    The guitar can not be accurately dated back but, there are records dating back to the 15th century of the use of the guitar.
  • Jan 1, 1500

    Materials used to make the guitar originally.

    Materials used to make the guitar originally.
    Wood for the body of the guitar and animal guts or silk for its strings.
  • Feb 6, 1556

    How was this product originally made?

    How was this product originally made?
    It use to be crafted and handmade by the player or someone the player would pay.
  • Who invented the acoustic guitar?

    Who invented the acoustic guitar?
    The acoustic guitar was created by Antonio Torres, a Spanish guitar maker.
  • Improvement through out the years

    Improvement through out the years
    Widened the shape of the guitar as well as creating guitars with sturdier and smoother wood, and replaced silk strings with nylon, nickel, silver, bronze, and stainless steel strings. Also added a whole in the middle of the guitar to create a smoother and louder sound.
  • Who invented the electric guitar?

    Who invented the electric guitar?
    The original guitar can not be traced back like I said. But the modern electric guitar was created by Adolph Rickenbacker.
  • Who plays the guitar?

    Who plays the guitar?
    Clearly musicians play the guitar. But also recently in the past 150 years to present day, guitar players have been playing in bands and orchestras rather than playing solo.