An album named for the "genius" of this instrument features solos for it on songs such as "Seven Come Eleven" and "Solo Flight."
An album named for the "genius" of this instrument features solos for it on songs such as "Seven Come Eleven" and "Solo Flight." In 1947, Sister Rosetta Tharpe switched to playing this instrument while performing hit gospel songs like "Up Above My Head." Eddie Durham is credited with being the first jazz musician to record using this instrument, which John McLaughlin played on the Miles Davis albums In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew. Another performer of this instrument played it alongside his wife Mary Ford on hits like "How High the Moon." This instrument was played by Charlie Christian and Wes Montgomery, who used his thumb instead of a plectrum. Orville Gibson founded a company which mainly produced these instruments, including one nicknamed "Black Beauty." For 10 points, name this instrument which uses a pickup and was pioneered by Les Paul.
An album named for the "genius" of this instrument features solos for it on songs such as "Seven Come Eleven" and "Solo Flight."
electric guitar [prompt on "guitar"; do NOT accept "acoustic guitar"]