Dig it! Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of Guitars

[MonkeyZero]

https://www.moas.org/Medieval-to-Metal--The-Art---Evolution-of-The-GUITAR-6-18151.html
Local planetarium has this exhibit going on right now. I think I'll hit it Friday for my birthday!
I'll post some pics afterwards. Coworker said it was great.

 

[ColourofFire]

Looks sick. Enjoy!

(and early happy birthday)

 

[xStonr]

Maybe I make a road trip from WPB to DB.

 

[bsman]

The fact that they choose a strat with the 70s headstock as the lead image invalidates the entire installation!

 

[MonkeyZero]

Maybe I make a road trip from WPB to DB.

It's only like 3 hours or so right? I'll let you know how it is.

 

[Tralfaz]

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The fact that they choose a strat with the 70s headstock as the lead image invalidates the entire installation!

It supports the thesis regarding the evolution of guitars by providing an example of a vestigal feature that remained because it was not detrimental to its survival at that time. The pressures of natural selection would later cause that feature to change to a shape more conducive to continued survival.

 

[bsman]

It supports the thesis regarding the evolution of guitars by providing an example of a vestigal feature that remained because it was not detrimental to its survival at that time. The pressures of natural selection would later cause that feature to change to a shape more conducive to continued survival.

Yeah, the 70s headstock and three-bolt neck are great examples of devolution...

 

[rickenvox]

Yeah, the 70s headstock and three-bolt neck are great examples of devolution...

As well as Gibson Les Paul sandwich body construction and maple necks

 

[rickenvox]

Is metal guitar the destination of this centuries long trip?

 

[xStonr]

It's only like 3 hours or so right? I'll let you know how it is.

Yes. 3-3 1/2 hours