Rock out with your, um...
Thanks to Gus Curren of Vero Beach, Florida, you can forget about any indecent exposure charges and still rock out. Curren made his purchase online. "But when I took it apart it turned out the body was plywood," he says. "So I decided to have some fun. I made a new body out of Cherry wood, added some maple for a new headstock, made a new pickguard and... voila!"
When shown to Bon Jovi on the Graham Norton Effect television show, Bon Jovi was quoted as saying "wow, that guitar has balls!"
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Phallic Instrument Shapes
- Exploring the use of phallic shapes in musical instruments for a bold and unique aesthetic.
- Naughty Wangcaster Guitar
- The creation of custom guitars with provocative and humorous designs, presenting disruptive opportunities in the music instrument industry.
- DIY Guitar Customization
- The rise of DIY culture and guitar customization, providing opportunities for artists and craftsmen to create personalized instruments with distinct designs.
Where This Applies
- Music Instrument Manufacturing
- Incorporating unconventional designs into mainstream musical instrument production to attract niche markets and differentiate from competitors.
- Art and Design
- Collaborating with musicians and artists to create unique, provocative instrument designs, blurring the line between art and functional objects.
- Online Retail and Customization Platforms
- Developing online platforms that allow musicians to customize and personalize their instruments, tapping into the growing demand for unique musical expressions.
