Interesting Facts About Guitar

The guitar is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Here are few

interesting facts about guitar

George Beauchamp and Adolph Rikenbekerom created the first electric guitar in

1931.

Fender manufactures nearly 90,000 strings a day. This is about 20,000 miles per

year which is long enough to circle the globe.

Jimi Hendrix composed “Little Wing” in only 145 seconds. The sign of a true

musical genius.

The smallest guitar in the world is 10 micrometres long with strings 50

nanometres (100 atoms) wide.

An English guitarist named Chris Black married his guitar in 2001, “Brenda the

Fenda.” Brenda had been Chris loyal instrument for over 40 years, so Chris wanted

to express his commitment and gratitude.

The most expensive Fender Stratocaster guitar was sold at auction in 2005. It

fetched US £1.6 million (now $2.7 million). This guitar was signed by musical

legends Bryan Adams, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney,

Jimmy Page, and Brian May.

Contact Syronesis if you’re looking for guitar lessons in the Maidenhead and

Berkshire area.