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Alfa Romeo Guitar

by | July 1, 2014 | Designs | 0 Comments

Not the first guitar inspired by a car... Not the prettiest either ! Somehow, this Alfa Romeo inspired guitar looks more like a vaccum cleaner than a car. Impressive ! Source Alfa Romeo has teamed up with custom guitar maker Harisson to create the Alfa Romeo guitar,...
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The Stereo Acoustic Guitar… Win or Fail ?

by | September 27, 2013 | Designs | 1 Comment

So... Win or fail ? Paul Kinny's Stereo Acoustic guitars feature two sound holes on its mammoth design. It's somewhat remiscent of a harp-guitar. The two holes are oddly positioned toward the musician, so the audience might get a little confused. But who cares?...
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Pizza Box Guitar… But Where is the Olive ?

by | August 3, 2011 | Designs | 1 Comment

Promotional guitars are not that rare. The Original Grandiosa Metal Guitar is a one-of-a-kind instrument though. Why shape it like a pizza box and not like a pizza ? It certainly is to make sure to turn heads. Once your eyes are on it, you can't escape from the huge...
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All I Wanted Was a Volume Knob !

by | July 28, 2011 | Designs | 1 Comment

This confusing guitar is actually a 1976 Godwin Guitorgan vintage synth organ. The Godwin Guitorgan was developed by the Godwin Company in 1976. It was designed to emulate the sound of a traditional pipe organ, and featured a built-in guitar pickup that allowed...
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The Original Guitar Used on Ozzy Osbourne’s Crazy Train ?

by | October 21, 2011 | Designs | 1 Comment

Japanese artist Akihiro Morohoshi built miniature train models for years. Then he started installing them on everyday objects including on guitars. Hence this Crazy Train Stratocaster that was obviously not used by Randy Rhoads on Ozzy's Crazy Train. Too bad though,...
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Phoenix Guitar

by | August 1, 2014 | Designs | 0 Comments

This Charvel Phoenix was designed, built, and painted by Jim O'Connor in 1985 ! We burn it, and it keeps coming back to life by arising from the ashes ! Source
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Can I Borrow Your Guitar ?

by | March 19, 2017 | Designs | 0 Comments

And now, play a chord... Any chord ! Those microtonal guitars are crazy ! 16-note subharmonic series 'organic' guitar by Ron Sword - Source Enregistrer
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Chainsaw Guitar to Slice some Bloody Riffs

by | January 23, 2012 | Designs | 0 Comments

I'm hesitating... Fail ? Win ? Epic Win ? You decide !
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The Wangcaster Has a Sister…

by | November 8, 2013 | Designs | 2 Comments

You can see the making of this pink cock-rock guitar at Wheeler's Guitars blog. The client wanted his custom guitar to have a unique shape - what's more unique than a penis-shaped guitar, right ? - and no scratchplate, so the luthier had creative freedom in the...
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The Zhitomir Guitar: A Soviet Masterpiece or a Deadly Weapon?

by | May 1, 2023 | Designs | 0 Comments

The Zh guitar is not for the faint of heart. It’s like the devil’s own instrument. And from what we’ve heard, it’s like Satan himself is playing a giant bucket.

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Roto-Neck Guitar

Roto-Neck Guitar

May 1, 2013 |

The Roberts Roto-neck electric Guitar is a rare and crazy invention ! I wonder how hard is it to use ? Developed by inventor Curt Roberts and his artist wife,...

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Practical Guitar Gigbag ?

Practical Guitar Gigbag ?

Apr 25, 2013 |

There are more practical gigbags than a car trunk but I can't help but think that this is a cool trunk... gigbag... trunk... can't decide !

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Discomposure Deluxe

Discomposure Deluxe

Apr 23, 2013 |

Introducing the Discomposure Deluxe pedal ! This bad boy is sure to take your guitar playing to new heights of confusion and dismay. With its three control...

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Gibson SG Putty Finish

Gibson SG Putty Finish

Apr 21, 2013 |

Looks like someone took the phrase "repairing with spit and glue" to a whole new level with this putty-repaired SG guitar neck. Putty repair job, MacGyver...

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