where did the first guitar come from
The guitar's roots are in Spain. Realistically, it cannot be traced back further than the 15th Century. It is thought to have been invented by the people of Malaga. This early instrument was a 'four course' guitar, from which the ukulele is derived.The first guitars were very small, and were originally strung with four pair of strings. Each pair was call a course.During the Renaissance, the guitar never had the respect the lute enjoyed.ealistically, it cannot be traced back further than the 15th Century. It is thought to have been invented by the people of Malaga. This early instrument was a 'four course' guitar, from which the ukulele is derived. The first guitars were very small, and were originally strung with four pair of strings.