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10 Questions: The Electric Guitar Multiple Choice Quiz | Music

Here are ten questions about the instrument at the heart of Rock'n'Roll, the electric guitar.

A multiple-choice quiz by yyz2112. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
yyz2112

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
216,996

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first model guitar produced by Fender? Hint

'Stratocaster'

'Broadcaster'

'Telecaster'

'Jaguar'

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was unusual about the first Gibson 'SG' guitars made? Hint

They had five strings.

They were advertised as the "new 'Les Paul' model".

They had wooden pick-ups.

They were only available in a shocking pink finish.

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which company makes the highly-collectable 'White Falcon' semi-acoustic guitar? Hint

Aria

Gibson

Gretsch.

Fender

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Question 4 of 10

4. How can the original 'Squier' guitars, made by Fender, be distinguished from the later models? Hint

They are the only 'Squier' guitars to have a blue pick-guard.

The headstock features a large Squier Series logo with 'Fender's Bent Guitars' in smaller letters.

The serial numbers begin with 'JV'.

There is a small 'original series' inlay on the fretboard.

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Ibanez Destroyer was patterned after which other guitar? Hint

Gibson Explorer.

J. D. Supernatural

Fender Stratocaster.

Vox Mark IV

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which model guitar has a highly prized variety nicknamed 'Black Beauty'? Hint

Gibson Les Paul.

Rickenbacker 340.

Fender Stratocaster.

Hofner President.

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1957, Gibson began using 'PAF' pick-ups on their guitars. What does 'PAF' stand for? Hint

'Patent Applied For'

'Play Again, Faster.'

'Pick-ups Are Fantastic'.

'Pick And Feel'.

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Question 8 of 10

8. In which year did Fender introduce the 'Stratocaster'? Hint

1954.

1956.

1955.

1953.

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was unusual about Ray Dietrich, the designer of the Gibson 'Firebird'? Hint

The design came to him in a dream.

He was blind.

He was an automobile designer.

He could not speak English.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who designed the Steinberger 'M Series' guitars? Hint

Leo Fender.

Leonardo da Vinci.

Stephen Hawking.

Mike Rutherford.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first model guitar produced by Fender?

Answer: 'Broadcaster'

Leo Fender produced the 'Broadcaster', which was a prototype of the 'Telecaster', in 1951.

2. What was unusual about the first Gibson 'SG' guitars made?

Answer: They were advertised as the "new 'Les Paul' model".

Around 1959 the "Les Paul" model was discontinued and Gibson launched their SG model one or two years later as the second version "Les Paul" with a "Les Paul Model" decal on the headstock. By 1962 Les Paul's endorsement contract was up for re-negotiation and he objected to the new model bearing his name. Eventually he sued Gibson to have them remove his name from the SG, which then became known under that very name.

Gibson later relaunched the 'Les Paul' in the late 1960s.

(Thanks for that information Martin).

3. Which company makes the highly-collectable 'White Falcon' semi-acoustic guitar?

Answer: Gretsch.

The 'White Falcon' has Dave Stewart and Billy Duffy among its devotees.

4. How can the original 'Squier' guitars, made by Fender, be distinguished from the later models?

Answer: The serial numbers begin with 'JV'.

The 'Squier' series provides professional standard instruments at a budget price. The headstock design was soon changed to prevent any confusion.

5. The Ibanez Destroyer was patterned after which other guitar?

Answer: Gibson Explorer.

Sadly, the Destroyer no longer seemes to be a part of the Ibanez range, at least, it is no longer featured on the official web site.

6. Which model guitar has a highly prized variety nicknamed 'Black Beauty'?

Answer: Gibson Les Paul.

The 'Black Beauty' is a 1957 'Les Paul Custom' which has three humbucking pick-ups and is finished in black. A truly beautiful guitar.

7. In 1957, Gibson began using 'PAF' pick-ups on their guitars. What does 'PAF' stand for?

Answer: 'Patent Applied For'

The 'PAF' is a 'humbucker' which uses two coils to minimise unwanted sound from the guitar.

8. In which year did Fender introduce the 'Stratocaster'?

Answer: 1954.

The 'Stratocaster', or 'Strat' as it is affectionately known, is probably the best selling guitar of all time.

9. What was unusual about Ray Dietrich, the designer of the Gibson 'Firebird'?

Answer: He was an automobile designer.

The 'Firebird' was introduced in 1963 following the success of the 'SG' series.

10. Who designed the Steinberger 'M Series' guitars?

Answer: Mike Rutherford.

The Steinberger 'M Series' is the first Steinberger to feature a 'normal' guitar body. It is also the first design to originate from outside the company.

Source: Author yyz2112

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