July 13, 1937: Gibson Plugs In the Electric Guitar

(Wired) - ... Guitarists have a reputation for coaxing as much volume as possible out of their instruments — whether it’s advisable or not. But guitarists playing in dance bands, larger combos and jazz orchestras in the early 1930s certainly needed the volume boost. They were often playing in situations where they were straining to be heard over the drums, brass and audience chatter. Continued

Photo: Ro-Pat-In Cast Aluminum Electric Hawaiian "Frying Pan" Guitar. (B.J. Morgan)