Illustration of guitar
- 1 electric
- 2 acoustic
: a flat-bodied stringed instrument with a long fretted neck and usually six strings played with a pick or with the fingers
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Reynolds laid down a nimble, frenetic guitar solo before Coffin and Ross took turns showing off their brass.
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Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
As the film alternates between the two arcs, the similarities appear superficial at first: gatherings of three, guitars given as presents, a younger generation seeking counsel from their elders.
—Lauren Ro, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Dweezil’s new band includes 27-year-old guitar virtuoso Zach Tabori and young keyboardist Bobby Victor. 8 p.m., Aug. 2.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2024
Also, Chris Shiflett — who is best known for his guitar work in the Foo Fighters — did a good job strutting his solo stuff over on the Prudential Stage.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 25 May 2024
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Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2024
As the film alternates between the two arcs, the similarities appear superficial at first: gatherings of three, guitars given as presents, a younger generation seeking counsel from their elders.
—Lauren Ro, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
Dweezil’s new band includes 27-year-old guitar virtuoso Zach Tabori and young keyboardist Bobby Victor. 8 p.m., Aug. 2.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2024
Also, Chris Shiflett — who is best known for his guitar work in the Foo Fighters — did a good job strutting his solo stuff over on the Prudential Stage.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 25 May 2024
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“Guitar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guitar. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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