An electric guitar is a stringed musical instrument that uses pickups to convert string vibrations into electrical signals, requiring an amplifier and speaker to produce audible sound. [1]
Key Components & Anatomy
- Body & Neck: Usually made of solid tonewoods (such as mahogany, maple, ash, or alder) featuring a bolt-on or set neck with a fretted fingerboard.
- Pickups: Transducers mounted under the strings that capture vibrations. Single-coil pickups (common on Fender Stratocasters) produce a sharp, bright sound; humbuckers (common on Gibson Les Pauls) use dual coils for a heavier, warmer tone.
- Controls: Knobs and switches for adjusting overall volume, tone (brightness/darkness), and selecting active pickups.
- Bridge: Can be fixed or a spring-loaded tremolo/whammy bar system that lets players bend pitch.
Local Pricing & Options in Nigeria
- Entry-Level & Brand New (Jiji / Local Retail): Ranges from ₦109,999 to ₦390000 depending on the brand and package. [1]
- Jumia Catalog (Guitars & Accessories): Electric lead guitars range from ₦108,500 to ₦164,999, while premium and jazz options range from ₦298,000 to ₦305,000. [1]
- Authorized Dealer Brands (e.g., Showgear Online): Entry-to-pro models like the Fender Squier Affinity Strat run around ₦511,807, up to higher-end Fender and Gretsch models exceeding ₦1,000,000 to ₦1,637,370. [1]
