One of the first solid body guitars was invented by Les Paul.

Most jazz guitarists play hollow body instruments, but solid body guitars are also used.

In the 1960s they began producing solid body electric guitars.

There are some common characteristics of solid body electric guitars.

The origins of the solid body electric guitar are confusing.

A typical solid body bass guitar has specific characteristics.

However, the solid body guitars also feature many traditional elements.

The solid body guitar was invented in 1941 by American recording artist Les Paul.

Paul Bigsby designed solid body guitars for Magnatone from 1955-1957.

As jazz-rock fusion emerged in the early 1970s, many players switched to the more rock-oriented solid body guitars.