As there are so many individuals who play the guitar here in the United States, it makes sense that the guitar should be our national musical instrument. History has shown that the guitar is the first choice of instruments to make American music in the last 179 years. The guitar has increased in popularity every year since 1833. Whether it be Jazz, Blues, Country music, or rock music, the guitar is found in those musical styles.
Increasingly also are the number of American Luthiers who build guitars whether it be at home as a hobby, small or large businesses. The guitar is here to stay as far as American music is concerned.