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When was the guitar invented?


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The guitar is thought to have been invented by people of Malaga. It cannot be traced back further than the 15th Century. ChaCha!

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The earliest extant six string guitar was built in 1779 by Gaetano Vinaccia. Keep ChaChaing! Thanks for using ChaCha! ChaCha on!

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The guitar's roots are in Spain. Realistically, it cannot be traced back further than the 15th Century. Thanks for using ChaCha!

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The guitar can be traced back as far as 2000BC. The guitar was originally derived from the Ancient Indian Sitara. ChaCha on!

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First six string, around 1779,it was made by Gaetano Vinaccia. However many guitar like instruments have existed for 5000 years.

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The guitar's roots are in Spain, it cannot be traced back further than the 15th Century.

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