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Collapsible Stringed Instruments

The 'Astro' Foldable Ukulele Can be Taken and Played Anywhere

— April 14, 2018 — Art & Design
Instruments with strings are often quite delicate and awkward to be carried, so the 'Astro' foldable ukulele has been designed as an alternative that will change all that. Boasting a modern design that is unlike any ukulele you've seen before, the instrument is reported to be the "perfect union between art and functionality," and can also be connected to your other existing technology products. This makes it ideal for musicians who want to play from anywhere without disturbing those around them or as a solution to be used when playing live for an audience.

The 'Astro' foldable ukulele collapses into an impossibly compact design that will fit into your backpack with ease to let it be taken with you anywhere.


Image Credit: Astro
Trend Themes
1. Foldable Instruments - The foldable design of the 'Astro' ukulele presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the instrument industry.
2. Connectivity in Instruments - The ability of the 'Astro' ukulele to connect with other technology products creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the digital music industry.
3. Portable Music Solutions - The compact and lightweight nature of the 'Astro' ukulele opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the portable music industry.
Industry Implications
1. Instrument Manufacturing - The foldable design of the 'Astro' ukulele presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the instrument manufacturing industry.
2. Digital Music - The connectivity feature of the 'Astro' ukulele creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the digital music industry.
3. Portable Music Tech - The 'Astro' ukulele's portable nature offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the portable music tech industry.
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