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Les Paul
A solid body electric guitar that was first sold by the Gibson Guitar Corporation in the 1950s. Known for its warm, full tones, often used in rock and roll and jazz.
Archtop
A type of guitar with a curved top and back, often with f-holes like those of a violin. Used in jazz music, it can be acoustic or electric and typically has a large hollow body.
Flying V
An electric guitar model introduced by Gibson in 1958. Notable for its V-shaped body which was designed as part of Gibson's modernist line of guitars.
Stratocaster
A type of electric guitar designed by Leo Fender, characterized by its double-cutaway body, three single-coil pickups, and a spring tension vibrato system.
SG
A Gibson solid body electric guitar with a thinner, double-cutaway body. It has a lighter weight and is known for its sustain and sharp rock tones.
Dreadnought
A type of acoustic guitar with a large body and a robust sound. Named after a class of British battleships, it's a popular choice in bluegrass and folk music.
Explorer
An innovative electric guitar by Gibson, also part of their modernist line. It's known for its futuristic design and powerful, sharp tones.
Classical Guitar
An acoustic guitar with nylon strings instead of steel, often used in classical and flamenco music. It has a wide, flat neck to facilitate fingerstyle playing.
12-String Guitar
An acoustic or electric guitar with six pairs of strings that are tuned in octaves. The extra strings provide a fuller, ringing sound.
Telecaster
Another model by Fender, recognized by its single-cutaway body, two single-coil pickups, and distinct twangy sound. Commonly used in country music.
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