Did That Happen Today In History? - On August 10, 1937, First-ever electric guitar patent awarded to the Electro String Corporation Versatile, inexpensive and relatively easy to play, the acoustic guitar was
Bill Graham Presents - The first-ever electric guitar patent was awarded on this day in 1937 to the Electro String Corporation — 83 years ago. Versatile, inexpensive and relatively easy to play,
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