Frets
by Greg Kopriva
Title
Frets
Artist
Greg Kopriva
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
The Ibanez hollow body electric, also called semi-acoustic and semi-hollow body guitars, were generally praised for their clean and warm tones. This led to widespread use throughout the jazz communities in the 1930s. As new models came out with sleeker designs, the guitars began to make their way into popular circles. The guitar became used in pop, folk, and blues. The guitars made an extensive amount of feedback when played through an amplifier at a loud level, this made the guitars unpopular for bands playing in large stages who had to play loud enough to fill their venues. As rock became more experimental, towards the late 60s and 70s the guitar became more popular because of its feedback issues which led to "wilder" sounds.
Today, semi-acoustic and semi-hollow body guitars are still popular in jazz, indie rock, and various other genres.Famous guitarists who have used semi acoustic guitars include John Lennon of The Beatles and B.B. King. Semi-acoustic guitars have also been valued as good practice guitars because, when played "unplugged," they are quieter than full acoustic guitars, but more audible than solid-body electric guitars because of their open cavity. This makes the guitar particularly useful when volume is an issue. Perfect for a wide range of musical styles and playing techniques.
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September 8th, 2014
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Barbara Chichester
Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE in one of the most highly viewed Art Groups on Fine Art America. G I D A - The GALLERIA of INTERIOR DESIGN ART. From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's Excellence! Congratulations!
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