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The earliest guitars used in jazz were acoustic, later superseded by a typical electric configuration of two humbucking pickups. In the 1990s, there was a resurgence of interest among jazz guitarists in acoustic archtop guitars with floating pickups.
The jazz guitar’s role evolved over time. It was mainly used as a rhythm instrument, strumming along with the beat in big bands of the 1920s and 30s. But the rise of artists like Charlie Christian in the late 1930s saw the guitar taking on a more dominant role, where it was used for solos and improvisations.
But it was not until March 1, 1938, when George Barnes recorded two songs on an electric Spanish guitar on a date with Big Bill Broonzy, that the electric guitar made its debut in jazz. Getting Louder
The Gibson ES-150, introduced in 1936, became one of the first electric guitars embraced by jazz musicians, thanks in part to its rich tones and clarity. Electric guitars transformed not only how jazz was played but also how it was heard. Musicians could now perform in larger venues without losing the nuances of their performance.
The first electric guitars used in jazz were hollow archtop acoustic guitar bodies with electromagnetic transducers.
Lester William Polsfuss (June 9, 1915 – August 12, 2009), known as Les Paul, was an American jazz, country, and blues guitarist, songwriter, luthier, and inventor. He was one of the pioneers of the solid-body electric guitar, and his prototype, called the Log, served as inspiration for the Gibson Les Paul.
