Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the World

Explore the history of the world’s most popular musical instrument in GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked the World. Experience diverse genres of music and discover the science of pitch and tone. Crossing over cultural boundaries, the guitar has had a significant impact on a wide variety of groups from gypsies to cowboys to teenage rebels. See over 100 historical artifacts, including more than 70 guitars, that immerse you in the heart of music. Experience the rush of the world’s most iconic musical instrument through the powerful lens of science. You, too, can play the Guinness Record-holding 43.5 foot long guitar. Discover how the selection of different materials and strings, fused with electromagnetism and amplification, create an elaborate device that has revolutionized music.

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