The instrument has the same shape and the same six strings as the traditional guitar, but it sounds very different.

VOA: special.2010.05.12

All of the sounds are produced by the strings on the instrument and how the bow is pulled across the instrument.

所有声音都是靠乐器上的弦产生的,琴弓在乐器上来回滑动发声

耶鲁公开课 - 聆听音乐课程节选

Les Paul wanted an instrument in which only the strings vibrated.

VOA: special.2009.09.27