Purpose
To demonstrate how string instruments work by building our very own miniature guitar from a matchbox.
Additional information
Traditional guitars are played acoustically, where the sound produced is a result of the vibration of the strings and modulated by a hollow body. Electric guitars produce an electronically manipulated tone when played through amplifiers. As the guitar strings are plucked, the guitar pickup senses the vibrations from the strings and sends along an electronic signal to the amplifier. The amp reads the signal and converts it into an adjustable audible sound by boosting it through a speaker system.
Traditionally, guitar strings were made from cat intestines. These days strings are made from nylon, horse hair, bronze, and steel.