The guitar is a fretted string instrument of the chordophone family, typically with six strings.  The sound of the guitar is produced either acoustically (from the vibrating strings and the enclosed wooden body of the instrument, or electrically, via an amplifier and speaker.  

Guitars have a long history, and exist in many cultures and in many variable forms.  See: "Guitar" in Wikipedia.

Kentucky is home to many luthiers who specialize in guitar building or repair.  They range from full-time professionals to dedicated amateurs.  

• Barney's Guitar Service (Bill Barney - Jefferson Co.: Louisville)

• Bourbon Barrel Guitars (Fayette Co.: Lexington, KY)

• Custom Inlay, Inc. (Bryan England - Grayson Co.: Leitchfield)

• Edwardburgessacoustics (Brian Burgess - Barren Co.: Glasgow)

Guitars, mandolins

• RS Guitarworks (Clark Co.: Winchester)

• Scott Guitar Works (Jefferson Co.: Louisville)

• The 144 Farm/Shop (Will Parsons - Carter Co.: Olive Hill)

• Cotten Acoustic Guitars (Carter Co.: Grayson)

• Lewis & Donna Lamb (Garrard Co.: Lancaster, KY)

• Currier's Music World (Cathy Currier - Madison Co.: Richmond, KY)

• N.B. Kendrick Custom Guitars (Neil Kendrick - Menifee Co.: Frenchburg)
  Custom built Guitars, Mandolins and Banjos 

• Somerset Fretworks (John McDonald - Pulaski Co.: Somerset)
  Guitar and fretted instrument repair, set-ups, and customization  

• Troublesome Creek String Instrument Company (Knott Co.: Hindman, KY