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The electric guitar spawned garage bands, rock-god dreams — and generations of popular music

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A miniature electric guitar in Phoenix, Saturday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
The Rickenbacher "Frying Pan" and its amplifier are displayed at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Saturday, May 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)
This combination photo shows 8 electric guitars, some owned by famous musicians, on display at the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, Saturday, May 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)

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A miniature electric guitar in Phoenix, Saturday, June 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)