Kid Guitars

The electric guitar is inextricably linked to rock and roll music, and it’s really no wonder why. From the time Bob Dylan “plugged in” at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, people came to associate acoustic guitars with a soothing, folksy sound and electrics with a loud, uproarious rock aesthetic. As always, there are exceptions to this rule. Chet Atkins was one of the most famous and accomplished country performers of all time, and he used the electric guitar to make his name.

Atkins practically trademarked the clean, crisp and confident country-western guitar tone that became a staple of country music. Rather than disguising his skillful playing behind a wall of distortion, Atkins put his talent out in the open for all to see. He dared his fans and competitors to emulate his playing style. It’s important to recognize that a kids electric guitar is a versatile instrument; by playing nothing but loud rock music, you’re creating unnecessary limitations.