Guitar History and Trivia

The video discusses various interesting facts about guitars, including sales statistics, famous guitarists, and historical anecdotes. It highlights that more guitars are sold in America than any other instrument, with the PRS SE Silver Sky being the bestselling electric guitar. The video also covers the history of guitar pioneers like Leo Fender and Les Paul, and shares stories about famous guitar owners such as Jimi Hendrix and Al Capone. Additionally, it mentions the youngest and oldest professional guitarists, emphasizing that age is not a barrier to learning the guitar.

Which type of guitar outsold the other in 2021?

• Bass guitars

• Classical guitars

• Electric guitars

• Acoustic guitars

What percentage of guitarists quit within the first year according to Fender's study?

• 30%

• 50%

• 90%

• 70%

What was Leo Fender's unique challenge?

• He was mute

• He had no musical talent

• He was deaf

• He was blind

How did Les Paul ensure he could continue playing guitar after his accident?

• He used a robotic arm

• He learned to play with his feet

• He had his elbow set at a 90° angle

• He switched to playing piano

What is the most expensive material mentioned for making guitar picks?

• Gold

• Bones

• Turtle shells

• Wood

Who owned the most expensive guitar ever sold?

• Al Capone

• Kirk Cobain

• Jimi Hendrix

• Mark Twain

What unusual item did Jimi Hendrix use as a pretend guitar?

• A baseball bat

• A broom

• A mop

• A stick

What was Al Capone's unexpected musical interest?

• Rock

• Hawaiian music

• Classical

• Jazz

At what age did James LS Carter start playing guitar?

• 70

• 65

• 80

• 75

When was the first-ever guitar recording made?

• 1843

• 1853

• 1863

• 1873