Lester William Polfus, better known as Les Paul, is considered the inventor of the solid-body electric guitar. He was born in 1915 in Waukesha, Wisconsin and started playing various instruments such as harmonica, piano, guitar and banjo from a young age. Paul experimented with early solid body models in the 1940s but the idea was rejected by Gibson. In 1952, the Les Paul guitar was a commercial success and helped popularize the solid body electric guitar design.

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2. Born June 9, 1915 Lester William Polfus Grew up in Waukesha, Wisc. Age 9 started playing music Harmonica, piano, guitar, banjo

3. Age 13, started playing in bands Rube Tronson’s Cowboys Rhubarb Red Wolverton’s Radio Band

4. Didn’t like hollow body guitars Experimented with solid body models Thought solid body would work better Idea rejected by Gibson 1952, Les Paul guitar was a success.

5. Guitar hooked up to amp Sound travels from strings to pick ups Sound is projected from amp Creates louder and better sound

6. Pick-Ups Tuning Knobs Neck Body Cord Insert Fret Markers Head Logo Volume & Adjustment Knobs

7. Les Paul didn’t like hollow body guitars Thought it would make better sound Better looking and louder New model for guitars Back to Diagram

8. Go to music now!!