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Too Much Pickguard Material?

by | August 20, 2011 | Designs | 2 Comments

You're customizing your acoustic guitar. Say you want to add a pickguard because it will protect your guitar, and it will look cool. You proceed. You sculpt the coolest shape you can. Obviously, you'll screw the pickguard because glue is overrated. And then you think...
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The Les Paul Headstock-Body Switcheroo: A Confusing Creation

by | May 3, 2023 | Designs | 0 Comments

The classic Les Paul headstock-body swap guitar is a solid number one in the world of “what the hell were they thinking” guitar shapes,

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Red Hot Chili Peppers Stratocaster

by | August 26, 2011 | Designs | 0 Comments

Let's hope it will remain as a photoshop guitar for ever ! Introducing the newest addition to the guitar world: the Red Hot Chili Pepper Guitar! This guitar is not only a feast for the ears, but also for the eyes. Shaped as a giant red chili pepper, this instrument is...
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Yet Another Toilet Seat Guitar

by | June 5, 2013 | Designs | 1 Comment

Have you ever wondered what's the motivation to build a toilet seat guitar ? Once upon a time, there was a man named Bob who had a passion for music and a love for all things toilet-related. One day, while sitting on the throne, inspiration struck him like a...
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I’ve Been Hypnotized For 2 Hours by This Guitar

by | September 8, 2011 | Designs | 2 Comments

Really... Clic the picture for a larger view then stare at it ! Bye Bye... See ya in 2 hours! The guitar is a Charvel that was exhibited at NAMM 2010 next to a Clockwork Orange movie label ! Source
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ESPerm Guitar

by | June 27, 2019 | Designs | 0 Comments

I would be afraid to see baby riffs coming out of this insemination guitar ! Not sure if this guitar is meant to be played or used as a biology lesson. Custom painted ESP ? "Are you ready to rock ?" he shouts to the crowd "Yeaaaah" cheers the crowd "Are your ready to...
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Yet Another Weird Guitar Headstock

by | January 8, 2014 | Designs | 0 Comments

Am I counting right ? There are 5 strings ? If someone has information about this guitar, we're interested to hear it ! Update : This Gibson guitar is not a guitar ! Duh ! This is a 5-strings Mandolin. Most probably one of the two prototypes of the Rock 'n' Roll...
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Mixing Two Awesome Guitar Designs

by | November 14, 2011 | Designs | 3 Comments

More often than not, it doesn't give the best results ! This one is not that bad but it looks sort of clumsy.
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Horn-y for Music: The Guitar that Stands Out… in More Ways Than One!

by | December 12, 2023 | Designs | 0 Comments

This guitar knows exactly what it’s doing, bringing both form and function into a design that’s a tad risqué, a lot cheeky, and 100% unforgettable.

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Shredding with Style: The Killer Drill Guitar from the 80s Slasher Classic

by | May 31, 2023 | Designs | 0 Comments

Who needs guitar solos when you can unleash a power drill solo instead? Imagine the faces in the crowd as you unleash the drilling fury upon unsuspecting ears!

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THE SACRED GUITAR FAIL VAULT

Museum of Misfits & Permanent Collection of Wrong… a.k.a the Guitar Fail archives!

Intonation Fail

Intonation Fail

Sep 30, 2013 |

Ok, the saddle is maintained but what about intonation now ? I guess it is an acceptable quick fix in case you lose a saddle screw in the middle of a gig.

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Zerberus Poledancer Guitar

Zerberus Poledancer Guitar

Sep 24, 2013 |

Wait... WHAT ?? The Poledancer is the work of German builder Zerberus Gitarren. This one is not customers order. According to the builder, It was made over a...

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Gibson Flying Vino

Gibson Flying Vino

Sep 21, 2013 |

Finally a cheap Gibson ! Wine Red finish is a popular finish for many Gibson models. The Flying V is a quite popular model of Gibson guitars. It was only a...

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Ultimate Amp !!

Ultimate Amp !!

Sep 18, 2013 |

Funny picture. There have been many records recorded using small amplifiers. But that small ? Not so sure ! Still, I wonder how this mini toy-ish amp would...

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Betcha Can’t Play This Rig…

Betcha Can’t Play This Rig…

Sep 12, 2013 |

You have to be very stretchable to play this rig ! Yup, that's the only message I'm getting from this installation art by Robin Rose ! Robin Rose’s “Cypher”...

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