Instead of a hollow resonant box the electric guitar uses electro-magnetic pickups and electronics to amplify the vibration of the strings. While some have hollow bodies (so-called semi-acoustics or archtops), most are solid.
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- Fetish Guitars Collector site partly in Italian about Italian vintage guitars like Eko, but also about other rare European manufacturers.
- Shergold Guitars A guide to these classic 70s British guitars, basses and double necks, made famous by Mike Rutherford of Genesis. Includes model specifications and dates, spare parts, gallery and press clippings.
- Parker Fly Manual On-Line An HTML version of the Parker Fly guitar manual, complete with illustrations.
- Tokai Guitar Registry Private site about this Japanese manufacturer with FAQs, reviews, user forum, serial number database with guitar descriptions and catalogs to determine the date of vintage Tokais.
- The Gretsch Pages Reviews, information and discussion on Gretsch guitars and amplifiers.
- GuitarGeek.com Guitar and bass player stage and studio rig diagrams. Includes a forum, interviews and gear reviews.
- San Dimas Charvel A resource for players, collectors, and fans of Charvel guitars manufactured in San Dimas, California from 1977-1986. Includes photos, details and specifics regarding design features.
- Jeff Maguire's History of the Electric Guitar The development of the electric guitar from the perspectives of both the inventors and the most influential players.
- Guitar Gear Information Lists instruments, amps and effects of well-known guitarists from the heavy department, with picture gallery.
- The Jackson Guitar Palace Dedicated to Jackson and Charvel guitars in Finland. Information about the instruments, pictures and a forum.
- Vintage Guitar Buyer.com A player who collects and trades old guitars and amps. Offers galleries and "how to sell" details.
- Steve Russell's Vintage Hofner Site Featuring the vintage Hofner guitars of the 1950s and 60s, with photos and historical snippets of his own collection, and information on British amplifiers of the same period.
- The Wolfgang Registry For enthusiasts of Eddie Van Halen (EVH) licensed guitars, amps and effects. Includes registry, technical information, and a forum.
- Electric Guitar Tone An article about how rock'n roll guitarists produce their tones, looking at guitars, amplifiers, the Fender Stratocaster, and boutique amps; from Derek Miller's weblog.
- Cheesy Guitars Dedicated to guitars and effects produced behind the Iron Curtain; includes articles, photos and a forum.
- Hamer Fan Club Devoted to Hamer guitars and those who play them.
- Guitars Galore Collector and author Hans Moust about Guild guitars.
- The Fab Guitars of the Beatles Everything about the individual guitars of the Fab Four.
- Vintage Rocker Collector site describing several company instruments and their features like serial numbers, headstocks and logos, also offers a forum.
- The JV Chronicles Offers Information about Fender Japan Squier and JV Stratocaster guitars and made in Japan Basses, with a forum.
- Ovation Electric Guitars Large collection of solid bodies, hardware and amps with specifications and pictures for many models.
- Guitar Attack For aspiring builders and repairers trying to learn the trade, also helping players to adjust and repair their guitars.
- Dr. Ducks Dating Service Semi-complete list of brands of guitars and the years they were made in.
- Carvin Museum History of Carvin Musical Instruments including amplifiers, guitars and basses, offering galleries, catalogs, ID guides and a forum.
- Watkins Guitar World Dedicated to Watkins, WEM, Wilson guitars as well as WEM amps and the Copicat echo effect.
- Ovation Breadwinner Fan site about this electric guitar model by Ovation.
- Legendary Tones Reviews and articles to help people out with information about tone.
- The Vox Showroom Private site showing old and new Vox guitars and amps as well as other products.
- Mosrite guitars and the Ventures Japanese fan about these guitars, their copies and the band.
- Steinberger World Information about Steinberger guitars and basses for their enthusiasts.
- Vintage Kramer For fans of an 80's legend that started out in the 1970's as an aluminum guitar maker.
- Spector World Fan site about the instruments of this manufacturer with catalogs, galleries and free classified ads.
- Travis Bean Guitars Provides a platform for people interested in the various Travis Bean guitars/basses.
- Lag Fan Club For fans of this French manufacturer of guitars and basses with galleries, catalogs, articles and a forum.
- Micro-Frets A register and gallery of vintage Micro-Frets guitars which were released in the mid '60s with unique features.
- Wietsesguitars.nl Collection of unusual vintage instruments, part Asian and part European. In Dutch and English.