* Produces sound through the vibration of strings and the resonance of the body
* Has a soundhole on the body that allows sound to escape
* Typically made of wood, with metal strings
* Often played unplugged, but can be amplified
* Common genres: folk, country, blues, rock
Electric Guitar
* Produces sound through the vibration of strings and the conversion of the vibrations into electrical signals
* Has a pickup that converts the vibrations into electrical signals
* Typically made of wood or synthetic materials, with metal strings
* Must be plugged into an amplifier to produce sound
* Common genres: rock, blues, jazz, metal