Mississippi to Texas
Blues roots
The Delta sent the blues up the river to Chicago, then westward, where it became the foundation of nearly every electric style.
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Guitarists Globe
Spin the globe and explore where the world's most influential guitarists were born. Thirty players, every continent that shaped the instrument.
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Andalusia
Flamenco and classical
Spain shaped the nylon string tradition, from concert hall classical to the percussive fire of flamenco.
London and Los Angeles
Rock and electric centers
British blues clubs and the West Coast studio scene wired the electric guitar into pop culture for good.
Everywhere
Jazz and modern fusion
From Belgium to New York to Sydney, modern guitarists pull from every tradition at once.