John Dopyera
John Dopyera (Slovak: Ján Dopjera; 1893–1988) was a Slovak-American inventor and entrepreneur, and a maker of stringed instruments. His inventions include the resonator guitar and important contributions in the early development of the electric guitar.
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Born | Ján Dopjera July 6, 1893 Šaštín-Stráže, Austria-Hungary |
Died | January 3, 1988 (aged 94) Grants Pass, Oregon, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | inventor and entrepreneur |
Years active | 1926–1988 |
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