The field of development concerning electric guitars is still in motion. Some innovations that were once hailed as the be-all-end-all of electric guitars were replaced by newer technologies whilst others are still being used extensively to this day. This timeline doesn’t claim to be complete by any means. There are many more companies that have made a huge impact and are regarded very highly by many players. Instead, its purpose is to give a general view of how the electric guitar and the market for the guitar developed.

What guitars and companies would you add to the timeline?