Brothers [Armand] and [Victor] took their acoustic guitar to the next level, making their own pickups to turn it into an electric guitar. The result is that awesome electric guitar sound.

But how do electric guitars work, and what is responsible for their distinctive sound? The technology behind electric guitars dates back to 100 years ago when engineer Lloyd Loar developed a ...

So it’s understandable to want to amplify your acoustic for jam sessions or gigs—especially when competing with drums and electric guitars or keyboards. But if you’re thinking about plugging ...