The guitar is the world's most popular instrument. It has been around in many forms for several hundred years, although its origins go back thousands of years. The guitar has allowed millions of people to express themselves in ways no other instrument can. It has changed people’s lives and even changed society. The guitar is truly the instrument that rocked the world. Complete with photos and a discussion of the guitar's evolution, this book is an excellent look at what makes the guitar so popular. It features instruments in the collection of The National GUITAR Museum, the first museum dedicated to the history and legacy of the guitar.