Some ancient guitars
 Vihuela Original from 16th century, the vihuela was, in its final form, a guitar with six double strings made of gut. The large type of vihuela was some four inches longer than the modern guitar. The neck had twelve frets. |
 The five-string guitar had a derivative known as the guitarra battente. It is characterized by a soundbox the back of which curves gently outwards instead of being simply flat. It has a bridge with foliage designs at each end. It had tied-on gut frets and a lute-like bridge glued to the soundboard. |
 The Vieyra 6 courses guitar This guitar appeared around end of 18th century. It was made by Antonio dos Santos Vieyra from Lisbon, Portugal. |
 The Fabricatore guitar This guitar was made in 1822 in Naples, Italy by Gennaro Fabricatore, one of the most important Italian guitar maker . |
 The Lacôte guitar This guitar was made in 1825 in Paris, by François René Lacôte. It is a step closer to the modern guitar. |
 Antonio de Torres, 1882 It led directly to the basic form of the guitar |
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