A type of guitar that uses electrical amplification to produce sound. It typically has six strings and is played by strumming or plucking the strings with the fingers or a plectrum. The sound of the strings is captured by pickups, which convert the string vibrations into electrical signals that are then sent to an amplifier, where they are amplified and sent to a speaker. Electric guitars are commonly used in a wide variety of music genres, including rock, pop, blues, and jazz.