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The '''National Guitar Museum''' ('''NGM''') was founded to promote and preserve the legacy of the [[guitar]], and is dedicated to its history, evolution, and cultural impact. The NGM addresses the history of the guitar as it has evolved from ancient stringed instruments to the wide variety of instruments created over the past 200 years. It focuses on the guitar's inventors, innovators, and influential players, along with the science and technology behind the guitar's construction, shape, and sound.
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The '''National Guitar Museum''' ('''NGM''') is a museum dedicated to the [[guitar]]'s history, evolution, and cultural impact; and to promoting and preserving the guitar's legacy. The NGM addresses the history of the guitar as it has evolved from ancient [[stringed instrument]]s to the wide variety of instruments created over the past 200 years. It focuses on the guitar's inventors, innovators, and influential players, along with the science and technology behind the guitar's construction, shape, and sound.


The NGM does not have a permanent location, but rather exhibits its collection in a touring format.
[[File:GUITAR_Exhibit.png|thumb|right|"GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World" exhibit.]]


==History==
==Overview==
The museum was founded by author and former ''[[Guitar for the Practicing Musician|Guitar]]'' magazine editor-in-chief [[HP Newquist]], who serves as its executive director. It is the first museum to focus solely on all aspects of the guitar and to include instruments from most of the world's stringed instrument manufacturers. The NGM's collection focuses on representative instruments from a vast array of historical makers and modern [[luthiers]].
The museum was founded by [[HP Newquist]], who serves as executive director. The NGM's board of advisors includes guitarists [[Tony Iommi]], [[Steve Howe (musician)|Steve Howe]], [[Steve Vai]], [[Ritchie Blackmore]], [[Liona Boyd]], [[Al Di Meola]], and [[Joe Bonamassa]]. [[Johnny Winter]] served on the board prior to his death. Curators include guitar industry veterans Rich Maloof and [[Pete Prown]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Mervis|first=Scott|title=National Guitar Museum rolls into Carnegie Science Center|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2012/06/14/National-Guitar-Museum-rolls-into-Carnegie-Science-Center/stories/201206140230|publisher=Pittsburgh Post Gazette|accessdate=19 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Scaramuzzino|first=Amy|title=Tony Iommi Joins National Guitar Museum Board|url=http://www.wrif.com/mobile/gmi/story.aspx?ID=1847134|publisher=101 WRIF|accessdate=19 March 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322050832/http://www.wrif.com/mobile/gmi/story.aspx?ID=1847134|archivedate=22 March 2014}}</ref>


The NGM's board of advisors includes guitarists [[Tony Iommi]], [[Steve Howe (musician)|Steve Howe]], [[Steve Vai]], [[Ritchie Blackmore]], [[Liona Boyd]], [[Al Di Meola]], and [[Joe Bonamassa]]. [[Johnny Winter]] served on the board prior to his death. Curators include guitar industry veterans Rich Maloof and [[Pete Prown]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Mervis|first=Scott|title=National Guitar Museum rolls into Carnegie Science Center|url=http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2012/06/14/National-Guitar-Museum-rolls-into-Carnegie-Science-Center/stories/201206140230|publisher=Pittsburgh Post Gazette|accessdate=19 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Scaramuzzino|first=Amy|title=Tony Iommi Joins National Guitar Museum Board|url=http://www.wrif.com/mobile/gmi/story.aspx?ID=1847134|publisher=101 WRIF|accessdate=19 March 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322050832/http://www.wrif.com/mobile/gmi/story.aspx?ID=1847134|archivedate=22 March 2014}}</ref>
It is the first museum to focus solely on all aspects of the guitar and to include instruments from most of the world's stringed instrument manufacturers. The NGM's collection focuses on representative instruments from a vast array of historical makers and modern luthiers.

== History ==
In 2011, the NGM collection began touring the United States in a variety of exhibitions.

In 2012, it was announced that at the completion of its exhibition tours, one U.S. city was expected to be chosen as the permanent home of the National Guitar Museum.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guitarworld.com/guitars-tour-traveling-exhibit-hints-possibilities-permanent-national-guitar-museum|url-status=dead|title=Guitars on Tour): Traveling Exhibit Hints at Possibilities of Permanent National Guitar Museum|work=[[Guitar World Magazine]]|date=July 3, 2012|first=John|last=Katic|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813103902/http://www.guitarworld.com/features-news/guitars-tour-traveling-exhibit-hints-possibilities-permanent-national-guitar-museum|archive-date=August 13, 2017}}</ref> As of 2024, as a result of the ongoing tours, a permanent home for the NGM has still not been chosen.


==Touring exhibitions==
==Touring exhibitions==
=== "GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World" ===
The NGM collection has been touring the United States in a variety of exhibitions over the past decade. In February 2011, the NGM launched its first touring [[Exhibit (educational)|exhibit,]] entitled "GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World," which began with previews outside [[New York City]].<ref>[http://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/National-Guitar-Museum-rolls-out-Guitar-The-1007870.php “National GUITAR Museum rolls out GUITAR Exhibit”], ''[[Connecticut Post]]''.</ref> The national rollout was in [[Orlando]], [[Florida]], on June 11, 2011. The exhibit traveled to sites across the [[United States]] from 2011 to 2022.<ref>{{cite web|last=Begos|first=Kevin|title=Guitar museum travels the US, searching for a home|url=http://music.yahoo.com/news/guitar-museum-travels-us-searching-home-163812200.html|publisher=AP|accessdate=19 March 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jul/09/entertainment/la-et-cm-national-guitar-museum-20120709 “National GUITAR Museum keeps working the road”], ''[[The Los Angeles Times]]''.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.postcrescent.com/story/entertainment/2019/05/01/guitar-exhibit-opens-history-museum-castle-appleton/3615101002/|title=Amped up: History Museum showcasing the extensive history of the guitar|last=Nyman|first=Shane|website=Post-Crescent Media|language=en|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref>
[[File:GUITAR_Exhibit.png|thumb|right|"GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World" exhibit.]]
In February 2011, the NGM launched its first touring [[Exhibit (educational)|exhibit]], entitled "GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World," which began with previews outside [[New York City]].<ref name=CTPost>{{cite news|url=http://www.ctpost.com/entertainment/article/National-Guitar-Museum-rolls-out-Guitar-The-1007870.php|title=National GUITAR Museum rolls out GUITAR Exhibit|work=[[Connecticut Post]]|first=Scott|last=Gargan|date=February 14, 2011}}</ref> The national rollout was in [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[Florida]], on June 11, 2011. The exhibit traveled to sites across the [[United States]] from 2011 to 2022.<ref>{{cite web|last=Begos|first=Kevin|title=Guitar museum travels the US, searching for a home|url=http://music.yahoo.com/news/guitar-museum-travels-us-searching-home-163812200.html|publisher=AP|accessdate=19 March 2014}}</ref><ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2012/jul/09/entertainment/la-et-cm-national-guitar-museum-20120709 “National GUITAR Museum keeps working the road”], ''[[The Los Angeles Times]]''.</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.postcrescent.com/story/entertainment/2019/05/01/guitar-exhibit-opens-history-museum-castle-appleton/3615101002/|title=Amped up): History Museum showcasing the extensive history of the guitar|last=Nyman|first=Shane|website=Post-Crescent Media|language=en|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref>


The hosts for the GUITAR Exhibit:
The hosts for the GUITAR Exhibit:
* [[Discovery Museum and Planetarium]] (Bridgeport, CT): February 15 – May 15, 2011 (Previews)<ref name=CTPost />
* [[Orlando Science Center]] (Orlando, FL): June 11, 2011 – January 4, 2012 (National Launch)<ref>[http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-06-09/entertainment/os-cal-guitar-exhibit-061011-20110609_1_guitar-hero-roger-mcguinn-hp-newquist “Guitar exhibit plays on science, romance”], ''[[Orlando Sentinel]]''.</ref>
* [[Louisville Science Center]] (Louisville, KY): January 21 – April 22, 2012
* [[Kamin Science Center]] (Pittsburgh, PA): June 16 – September 30, 2012<ref>{{cite web|title=On tour at Carnegie Science Center, the world's most popular instrument gets its solo|first=Aaron|last=Jentzen|date=Summer 2012|url=http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmag/feature.php?id=317|work=Carnegie Magazine|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150317064626/https://carnegiemuseums.org/cmag/feature.php?id=317|archive-date=March 17, 2015}}.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://triblive.com/aande/1895257-74/guitar-science-says-exhibit-center-hours-instrument-www-bateman-carnegie#axzz2tSASPl1U|title=Guitar exhibit will rock the Carnegie Science Center|first=Rex|last= Rutkoski|date=June 13, 2012 |work=[[Trib Live]]}}</ref>
* [[Science Museum of Virginia]] (Richmond, VA): October 13 – January 6, 2013
* The [[Springfield Science Museum]] (Springfield, MA): January 18 – April 21, 2013
* The [[Museum of Idaho]] (Idaho Falls, ID): June 10 – November 30, 2013
* The [[Reuben H. Fleet Science Center]] (San Diego, CA): December 20, 2013 – April 6, 2014
* The [[Bishop Museum]] (Honolulu, Hawai’i): May 2014 – September 1, 2014
* [[Liberty Science Center]] ([[Liberty State Park]], Jersey City, NJ): October 2014 – January 2015
* [[Imagination Station]] (Toledo, OH): February 2015 – May 2015
* [[Discovery Place]] (Charlotte, NC): May 31, 2015 – September 2015
* [[Oregon Museum of Science and Industry]] (Portland, OR): October 2015 – January 2016
* [[Exploration Place]] (Wichita, KS): January 2016 – April 2016
* [[Whitaker Center]] (Harrisburg, CA): May 2016 – September 2016
* [[Gulf Coast Exploreum]] (Mobile, AL): September 2016 – January 2017
* [[Buffalo Museum of Science]] (Buffalo, NY): January 2017 – May 2017
* [[The Berkshire Museum]] (Pittsfield, MA): May 2017 – September 2017
* [[Kalamazoo Valley Museum]] (Kalamazoo, MI): September 2017 – January 2018
* [[Fort Worth Museum of Science and History]] (Fort Worth, TX): January 2018 – May 2018
* [[Museum of the Rockies]] (Bozeman, MT): May 2018 – September 2018
* [[Cincinnati Museum Center]] (Cincinnati, OH): September 2018 – January 2019
* [[St. Louis Science Center]] (St. Louis, MO): January 19 – April 14, 2019
* [[The History Museum at the Castle]] (Appleton, WI): May 2019 – January 2020
* [[McWane Science Center]] (Birmingham, AL): January 2020 – September 2020
* [[Peoria Riverfront Museum]] (Peoria, IL): October 2020 - January 2021
* [[Durham Museum, Omaha, Nebraska|Durham Museum]] (Omaha, NE): February 2021 - April 2021
* The [[Bullock Texas State History Museum]] (Austin, TX): May 2021 - July 2021
* [[Denver Museum of Nature and Science]] (Denver, CO): October 2021 – April 2022
* [[Kamin Science Center]] (Pittsburgh, PA): May 2022 – October 2022


=== "Medieval To Metal: The Art & Evolution Of The GUITAR" ===
*Connecticut Discovery Museum: February 15 – May 15, 2011 (Previews)
*Orlando Science Center / Orlando, FL: June 11, 2011 – January 4, 2012 (National Launch)<ref>[http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-06-09/entertainment/os-cal-guitar-exhibit-061011-20110609_1_guitar-hero-roger-mcguinn-hp-newquist “Guitar exhibit plays on science, romance”], ''[[Orlando Sentinel]]''.</ref>
*Louisville Science Center / Louisville, KY: January 21 – April 22, 2012
*Carnegie Science Center / Pittsburgh, PA: June 16 – September 30, 2012<ref>[http://www.carnegiemuseums.org/cmag/feature.php?id=317 “GUITAR On Tour”], ''[[Carnegie Magazine]]''.</ref><ref>[http://triblive.com/aande/1895257-74/guitar-science-says-exhibit-center-hours-instrument-www-bateman-carnegie#axzz2tSASPl1U “GUITAR Exhibit Rocks The Science Center”], ''[[Tribune Live]]''.</ref>
*Science Museum of Virginia / Richmond, VA: October 13 – January 6, 2013
*The Springfield Museum / Springfield, MA: January 18 – April 21, 2013
*The Museum Of Idaho / Idaho Falls, ID – Yellowstone: June 10 – November 30, 2013
*The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center / San Diego, CA: December 20, 2013 – April 6, 2014
*The Bishop Museum / Honolulu, Hawai’i: May 2014 – September 1, 2014
*Liberty Science Center / Liberty State Park, NJ: October 2014 – January 2015
*Imagination Station / Toledo, OH: February 2015 – May 2015
*Discovery Place / Charlotte, NC: May 31, 2015 – September 2015
*Oregon Museum of Science & Industry / Portland, OR: October 2015 – January 2016
*Exploration Place / Wichita, KS: January 2016 – April 2016
*Whitaker Center / Harrisburg, CA: May 2016 – September 2016
*Gulf Coast Exploreum / Mobile, AL: September 2016 – January 2017
*Buffalo Museum of Science / Buffalo, NY: January 2017 – May 2017
*The Berkshire Museum / Pittsfield, MA: May 2017 – September 2017
*Kalamazoo Valley Museum / Kalamazoo, MI: September 2017 – January 2018
*Fort Worth Museum Of Science & History / Fort Worth, TX: January 2018 – May 2018
*Museum of the Rockies / Bozeman, MT: May 2018 – September 2018
*Cincinnati Museum Center / Cincinnati, OH: September 2018 – January 2019
*St. Louis Science Center / St. Louis, MO: January 19 – April 14, 2019
*The History Museum at the Castle / Appleton, WI: May 2019 – January 2020
*McWane Science Center / Birmingham, AL: January 2020 – September 2020
*Riverfront Museum / Peoria, IL: October 2020 - January 2021
*The Durham / Omaha, NE: February 2021 - April 2021
*The Bullock Texas State Museum / Austin, TX: May 2021 - July 2021
*Denver Museum Of Nature And Science / Denver, CO: October 2021 – April 2022
*Carnegie Science Center / Pittsburgh, PA: May 2022 – October 2022
The NGM curates a touring art exhibition, [http://nationalguitarmuseum.com/M2M.html "Medieval To Metal: The Art & Evolution Of The GUITAR."] It debuted at the [[Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum]] in Wisconsin in February 2015. It has since been presented at more than a dozen art museums in the United States, including:
The NGM curates a touring art exhibition, [http://nationalguitarmuseum.com/M2M.html "Medieval To Metal: The Art & Evolution Of The GUITAR."] It debuted at the [[Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum]] in Wisconsin in February 2015. It has since been presented at more than a dozen art museums in the United States, including:
* [[Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum]]: February 28, 2015 - May 31, 2016
* [[New Mexico Museum of Art]]: February 6, 2016 - May 1, 2016
* [[Sonoma County Museum]]: May 27, 2016 – September 5, 2016
* [[The Haggin Museum]]: October 6, 2016 – January 8, 2017
* [[Butler Institute of American Art]]: January 20, 2017 – April 30, 2017
* [[Saginaw Art Museum]]: September 29 – January 6, 2017
* [[Vero Beach Museum of Art]]: January 27 – May 6, 2018
* The [[Appleton Museum of Art]]: May 14 – September 3, 2018
* [[Fort Wayne Museum of Art]]: September 29, 2018 – January 6, 2019
* [[Stamford Museum]]: February 22 – May 26, 2019
* [[Currier Museum of Art]]: June 29 – September 22, 2019
* [[National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library]]: October 5, 2019 – January 26, 2020
* The [[Museum of Texas Tech University]]: February 9 – May 9, 2020
* [[Carlsbad Museum]]: June 22 – September 4, 2020
* [[Museum of Arts and Sciences (Daytona Beach)|Museum of Arts and Sciences]] (Daytona Beach, FL): September 19 – January 10, 2021
* [[Buffalo Museum of Science]]: February 13, 2021 – September 6, 2021
* [[Reading Public Museum]]: October 2021 – January 2022
* [[Lauren Rogers Museum of Art]]: January 2022 – April 2022
* [[The Powerhouse Museum]]: April 2022 – September 2022
* The Midland Libraries: September 2022 — December 2022
* The [[Clay Center (Charleston, West Virginia)|Juliet Art Museum]]: February 2022 — May 2023
* The Loveland Museum: June 24 - September 17, 2023
* Whirinaki Whare Taonga (Wellington, New Zealand): May 25 - September 1, 2024


=== "America At The Crossroads: The GUITAR And A Changing Nation" ===
*Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum: February 28, 2015 - May 31, 2016
"America At The Crossroads: The GUITAR And A Changing Nation" is an NGM exhibition focused on U.S. history. It uses the guitar as emblematic, and representative , of pivotal national events. It debuted in January 2023 at the [[Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum]] in Grand Rapids, MI.
*New Mexico Museum of Art: February 6, 2016 - May 1, 2016
*Sonoma County Museum: May 27, 2016 – September 5, 2016
*The Haggin Museum: October 6, 2016 – January 8, 2017
*Butler Institute Of American Art: January 20, 2017 – April 30, 2017
*Saginaw Art Museum: September 29 – January 6, 2017
*Vero Beach Museum Of Art: January 27 – May 6, 2018
*The Appleton Museum of Ocala: May 14 – September 3, 2018
*Fort Wayne Museum of Art: September 29, 2018 – January 6, 2019
*Stamford Museum: February 22 – May 26, 2019
*Currier Museum Of Art: June 29 – September 22, 2019
*National Czech & Slovak Museum: October 5, 2019 – January 26, 2020
*The Museum at Texas Tech: February 9 – May 9, 2020
*Carlsbad Museum: June 22 – September 4, 2020
*Museum Of Art & Science Daytona Beach: September 19 – January 10, 2021
*Buffalo Museum Of Science: February 13, 2021 – September 6, 2021
*Reading Public Museum: October 2021 – January 2022
*Lauren Rogers Museum Of Art: January 2022 – April 2022
*The Powerhouse Museum: April 2022 – September 2022
"America At The Crossroads: The GUITAR And A Changing Nation" is an NGM exhibition focused on U.S. history. It uses the guitar as emblematic, and representative, of pivotal national events. Its debut is January 2023 at the [[Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum]] in Grand Rapids, MI.


'''Venues'''
At the completion of its exhibition tours, one U.S. city is expected to be chosen to be the permanent home of the National Guitar Museum.<ref>[http://www.guitarworld.com/guitars-tour-traveling-exhibit-hints-possibilities-permanent-national-guitar-museum “Traveling Exhibit Hints at Possibilities of Permanent National Guitar Museum”], ''[[Guitar World Magazine]]''.</ref>

* [[Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum]], Grand Rapids, MI January - May 2023

* Museum Of Science and History: Memphis, TN June - October 2023
* Carlsbad Museum: Carlsbad, NM November 2023 - January 2024
* Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Experience: Meridian, MS February - May 2024
* California Museum: Sacramento, CA: May 24 - September 1, 2024


==Lifetime achievement award==
==Lifetime achievement award==
The NGM presents an annual "Lifetime Achievement Award" to a guitarist who has been instrumental to the legacy of the guitar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/vintageguitar/201806_v2/index.php?startid=24#/24|title=Vintage Guitar - June 2018 - open - 24|website=www.nxtbook.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref> The recipients to date have been:
The NGM presents an annual "Lifetime Achievement Award" to a guitarist who has been instrumental to the legacy of the guitar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/vintageguitar/201806_v2/index.php?startid=24#/24|title=Vintage Guitar - June 2018 - open - 24|website=www.nxtbook.com|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref> The recipients to date have been:


*2010: [[David Honeyboy Edwards]].<ref>{{cite web|last=CG News Desk|title=The National GUITAR Museum Announces Presentation of "Lifetime Achievement" Award to David 'Honeyboy' Edwards|url=http://www.cityguideny.com/article/The-National-GUITAR-Museum-Announces-Presentation-of--Lifetime-AchievementAward-to-David--HoneyboyEdwards|publisher=City Guide New York City|accessdate=19 March 2014}}</ref>
* 2010: [[David Honeyboy Edwards]].<ref>{{cite web|last=CG News Desk|title=The National GUITAR Museum Announces Presentation of "Lifetime Achievement" Award to David 'Honeyboy' Edwards|url=http://www.cityguideny.com/article/The-National-GUITAR-Museum-Announces-Presentation-of--Lifetime-AchievementAward-to-David--HoneyboyEdwards|publisher=City Guide New York City|accessdate=19 March 2014}}</ref>
*2011: [[Roger McGuinn]] of [[The Byrds]].<ref>{{cite web|title=National Guitar Museum a Hit In Orlando|url=http://guitarinternational.com/2011/06/16/national-guitar-museum-touring-exhibit-a-hit-in-orlando/|publisher=Guitar International|accessdate=19 March 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322045204/http://guitarinternational.com/2011/06/16/national-guitar-museum-touring-exhibit-a-hit-in-orlando/|archivedate=22 March 2014}}</ref>
* 2011: [[Roger McGuinn]] of [[The Byrds]].<ref>{{cite web|title=National Guitar Museum a Hit In Orlando|url=http://guitarinternational.com/2011/06/16/national-guitar-museum-touring-exhibit-a-hit-in-orlando/|publisher=Guitar International|accessdate=19 March 2014|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322045204/http://guitarinternational.com/2011/06/16/national-guitar-museum-touring-exhibit-a-hit-in-orlando/|archivedate=22 March 2014}}</ref>
*2012: [[B.B. King]], "King of the Blues"
* 2012: [[B.B. King]], "King of the Blues"
*2013: [[Vic Flick]], the session guitarist who played on thousands of early [[British Invasion]] songs, known for performing the original [[James Bond]] theme song.
* 2013: [[Vic Flick]], the session guitarist who played on thousands of early [[British Invasion]] songs, known for performing the original [[James Bond]] theme song.
*2014: [[Buddy Guy]], pioneering Chicago electric blues guitarist.
* 2014: [[Buddy Guy]], pioneering Chicago electric blues guitarist.
*2015: [[Tony Iommi]], guitarist and founder of [[Black Sabbath]], acknowledged as the creator of heavy metal.
* 2015: [[Tony Iommi]], guitarist and founder of [[Black Sabbath]], acknowledged as the creator of heavy metal.
*2016: [[Glen Campbell]], singer-performer and notable session guitarist, his TV show helped popularize the acoustic-electric guitar.
* 2016: [[Glen Campbell]], singer-performer and notable session guitarist, his TV show helped popularize the acoustic-electric guitar.
*2017: [[Bonnie Raitt]], blues guitarist and singer, one of the electric guitar's foremost slide players.
* 2017: [[Bonnie Raitt]], blues guitarist and singer, one of the electric guitar's foremost slide players.
*2018: [[José Feliciano]], multi-genre guitarist and internationally renowned performer.
* 2018: [[José Feliciano]], multi-genre guitarist and internationally renowned performer.
*2019: [[Liona Boyd]], classical guitarist.
* 2019: [[Liona Boyd]], classical guitarist.
*2020: [[Eddie Van Halen]], In Memoriam.
* 2020: [[Eddie Van Halen]], In Memoriam.
*2021: [[Al Di Meola|Al di Meola]], noted jazz, fusion, and world music guitarist.
* 2021: [[Al Di Meola|Al di Meola]], noted jazz, fusion, and world music guitarist.
* 2022: [[Jeff Beck]], innovative electric guitar pioneer.
* 2023: [[Tommy Emmanuel]], fingerstyle master and Certified Guitar Player.



== See also ==
== See also ==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.nationalguitarmuseum.com/ National Guitar Museum website]
* {{official|http://www.nationalguitarmuseum.com}}
* [http://ideastations.org/science-matters/sites-and-wonders/guitars-sounds-and-science “GUITARS: The Sound And Science.” Community Idea Stations]
* [http://ideastations.org/science-matters/sites-and-wonders/guitars-sounds-and-science “GUITARS: The Sound and Science.” Community Idea Stations]
* [http://wamc.org/term/national-guitar-museum “Touring Exhibit Explores The History and Science Of The Guitar.” WAMC Public Radio]
* [http://wamc.org/term/national-guitar-museum “Touring Exhibit Explores the History and Science of the Guitar.” WAMC Public Radio]


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National Guitar Museum
EstablishedMay 7, 2008; 16 years ago (2008-05-07)
TypMusic
GründerHP Newquist
Executive DirectorHP Newquist
CuratorRich Maloof and Pete Prown
Websitenationalguitarmuseum.com

The National Guitar Museum (NGM) is a museum dedicated to the guitar's history, evolution, and cultural impact; and to promoting and preserving the guitar's legacy. The NGM addresses the history of the guitar as it has evolved from ancient stringed instruments to the wide variety of instruments created over the past 200 years. It focuses on the guitar's inventors, innovators, and influential players, along with the science and technology behind the guitar's construction, shape, and sound.

The NGM does not have a permanent location, but rather exhibits its collection in a touring format.

Übersicht

The museum was founded by author and former Guitar magazine editor-in-chief HP Newquist, who serves as its executive director. It is the first museum to focus solely on all aspects of the guitar and to include instruments from most of the world's stringed instrument manufacturers. The NGM's collection focuses on representative instruments from a vast array of historical makers and modern luthiers.

The NGM's board of advisors includes guitarists Tony Iommi, Steve Howe, Steve Vai, Ritchie Blackmore, Liona Boyd, Al Di Meola, and Joe Bonamassa. Johnny Winter served on the board prior to his death. Curators include guitar industry veterans Rich Maloof and Pete Prown.[1][2]

History

In 2011, the NGM collection began touring the United States in a variety of exhibitions.

In 2012, it was announced that at the completion of its exhibition tours, one U.S. city was expected to be chosen as the permanent home of the National Guitar Museum.[3] As of 2024, as a result of the ongoing tours, a permanent home for the NGM has still not been chosen.

Touring exhibitions

"GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World"

"GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World" exhibit.

In February 2011, the NGM launched its first touring exhibit, entitled "GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World," which began with previews outside New York City.[4] The national rollout was in Orlando, Florida, on June 11, 2011. The exhibit traveled to sites across the United States from 2011 to 2022.[5][6][7]

The hosts for the GUITAR Exhibit:

"Medieval To Metal: The Art & Evolution Of The GUITAR"

The NGM curates a touring art exhibition, "Medieval To Metal: The Art & Evolution Of The GUITAR." It debuted at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wisconsin in February 2015. It has since been presented at more than a dozen art museums in the United States, including:

"America At The Crossroads: The GUITAR And A Changing Nation"

"America At The Crossroads: The GUITAR And A Changing Nation" is an NGM exhibition focused on U.S. history. It uses the guitar as emblematic, and representative , of pivotal national events. It debuted in January 2023 at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, MI.

Venues

  • Museum Of Science and History: Memphis, TN June - October 2023
  • Carlsbad Museum: Carlsbad, NM November 2023 - January 2024
  • Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Experience: Meridian, MS February - May 2024
  • California Museum: Sacramento, CA: May 24 - September 1, 2024

Lifetime achievement award

The NGM presents an annual "Lifetime Achievement Award" to a guitarist who has been instrumental to the legacy of the guitar.[11] The recipients to date have been:


See also

References

  1. ^ Mervis, Scott. "National Guitar Museum rolls into Carnegie Science Center". Pittsburgh Post Gazette. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  2. ^ Scaramuzzino, Amy. "Tony Iommi Joins National Guitar Museum Board". 101 WRIF. Archived from the original on 22 March 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  3. ^ Katic, John (July 3, 2012). "Guitars on Tour): Traveling Exhibit Hints at Possibilities of Permanent National Guitar Museum". Guitar World Magazine. Archived from the original on August 13, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Gargan, Scott (February 14, 2011). "National GUITAR Museum rolls out GUITAR Exhibit". Connecticut Post.
  5. ^ Begos, Kevin. "Guitar museum travels the US, searching for a home". AP. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  6. ^ “National GUITAR Museum keeps working the road”, The Los Angeles Times.
  7. ^ Nyman, Shane. "Amped up): History Museum showcasing the extensive history of the guitar". Post-Crescent Media. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  8. ^ “Guitar exhibit plays on science, romance”, Orlando Sentinel.
  9. ^ Jentzen, Aaron (Summer 2012). "On tour at Carnegie Science Center, the world's most popular instrument gets its solo". Carnegie Magazine. Archived from the original on March 17, 2015..
  10. ^ Rutkoski, Rex (June 13, 2012). "Guitar exhibit will rock the Carnegie Science Center". Trib Live.
  11. ^ "Vintage Guitar - June 2018 - open - 24". www.nxtbook.com. Retrieved 2020-01-07.
  12. ^ CG News Desk. "The National GUITAR Museum Announces Presentation of "Lifetime Achievement" Award to David 'Honeyboy' Edwards". City Guide New York City. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
  13. ^ "National Guitar Museum a Hit In Orlando". Guitar International. Archived from the original on 22 March 2014. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
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