Over the years, guitar designs and shapes have gotten incredibly creative, ranging from gun-shaped guitars to Hello Kitty axes. Sadly, the end of Guitar Hero means that fans will never see these obscure instruments making it to their console due to the game's poor sales. With high prices and the inevitability for fans to ditch the game for the real thing, the company is putting an end to new production.
Here are some anthem-rocking guitars that could've been the new generation of gaming axes for the great Guitar Hero game.
71 Anthem-Rocking Axes
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Bizarre Guitars
Custom Made Awesome Axes, From Carved to Steampunked
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Music-Playing Pumps
Guitar Shoes by Chicks on Speed Will Rock Your World
67
RKS Wave Guitar With Interchangeable Skins
66
Custom Rock Band and Guitar Hero Instruments
ArtGuitar Controllers
65
Cocaine Guitar
$3.5M Instrument Can't Play a Lick
64
Exotic Guitars
Peter McGilton's Extreme Series
63
Killer Instrumentals
Intimidate the Masses with the Gun Guitar
62
Real Gaming Guitars
The Rock Band 3 Squier Stratocaster is a Real Guitar, for Real
61
Touchscreen Guitar
Modified Guitar Hero 3 Also Has Magnetic Switch
60
Pornstar Guitars
Schecter Guitars Gone Naughty
59
Smashable Musical Instruments
K's Japan Develops a Guitar to Destroy Guilt-Free
58
"The Heroin Diaries" Guitar
Support Nikki Sixx's Charity
57
Instrumental Baggage
Pratesi's Guitar Backpack is Perfect for Music Lovers
56
$85,000 Diamond Axes
The Kaged Alligator Guitar by Rock Royalty Will Put You in the Spotlight
55
Scorpion-Shaped Guitars
10 Artistic Axes
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Skeletal Guitars
The Anatomical Rock Guitar Features Bony Collage Art
53
Pop Art Instruments
Feast Your Eyes on the Wicked Grumpy's Downtown Guitars
52
Mutated Guitars
Axes with Multiple Necks
51
LED Laser Guitars
Ok Go Lit Up the Stage at 2009 Design Miami
50
Galactic Instruments
The Millennium Falcon Guitar is Perfect for Star Wars Rockstars
49
Hello Kitty Guitars
Fender Signs a Deal With That Infamous Cat
48
Custom Charity Guitars
Artsy Gibsons for Brazilian Children's Awareness Project
47
Real Rock Band Uses Plastic Instruments
Guitar Zero's
46
String-Less Digital Guitars
The Linux Powered Misa Digital Guitar Rocks
45
Real Rockstar Ads
Sparrow Guitars Want You to Stop Playing Video Games
44
Gibson Guitars Go Digital
The Gibson HD.6X-PRO
43
Indestructible Guitars
Eddie Van Halen's Fender EVH Wolfgang is Rockstar-Approved
42
Celebratory Iconic Instruments
The 50th Anniversay of Les Paul Standard Electric Guitars
41
X-Ray Guitar Artwork
Make Your Home Feel like a Rockstar Palace With Instrument Art
40
Intuitive Instruments
The Digital DiGuitar Comes With no Strings Attached
39
Etched Axes
Moollon Guitars Boast Intricate Metallic Motifs
38
Cellphone Guitars
Steffest's 'Phone Guitar' Makes Sweet Music at Affordable Rates
37
Literal Sheet Music
The DIY Paper Guitar is the Perfect Project for the Holiday Break
36
Next Gen Robotic Guitars
The Gibson Dark Fire Robot II
35
Realistic Gamer Guitars
Mad Catz Enhances Realism in Gaming Keyboards and Guitars for ‘Rock
34
Ouija Board Instruments
Haunted Musical Furniture
33
Guitar Wall Lights
Musical Instrument-Inspired Lighting is Perfect for Rockstars
32
Retro Gamer Guitars
The Koopa Troopa Guitar Will Have You Shredding Like it's 1985
31
Interlocking Instruments
The Monday Morning Travel Guitar Hits a Note With Musicians Everywhere
30
Plush Musical Instruments
'The Grateful Thread' Sells Crafted Rock & Roll Kitsch
29
Supercar Guitars
The Limited Edition Ferrari Guitar by Blackbird
28
Guitars with Unlimited Sounds
The Moog Paul Vo Edition
27
Smashable Gaming Accessories
The New Guitar Hero Controllers Allow for a Smashing Good Time
26
Compact Guitars
The Folding Electric Nomad
25
Plastic Rockstar Guitars
Beatles Rock Band Guitars For Fans Old and Young
24
Rockstar Guitar Re-Releases
Gibson & Billy Gibbons Recreate '69 Les Paul Pearly Gates
23
Old-School Gamer Guitars
Six String NES Guitar Gets the Mario Song Permanently Stuck in Your Head
22
Futuristic Bot Guitar
Gibson Robot
21
Glamorous Gilded Guitars
The $1 Million GoldCaster Guitar Makes for Pricey Playing
20
Time-Lapse Guitar Artwork
Artist Brady Uses Markers to Create a Musical Masterpiece
19
High Tech Silent Guitar
Strym Yamaha
18
Song Writing Machines
Oliver Jeffers Combines a Guitar and Typewriter to Give Birth to Creativity
17
Mutant Guitars- Pikasso
16
Geektastic Gamer Guitars
The GetLoFi NES Electric Guitar is a Crafty Console Creation
15
Girly Guitaring
The Daisy Rock Guitar Company Inspire Girls to Rock Out
14
Snakeskin Guitars
The Limited Edition Deluxe 'Parker Fly Mojo' Musical Instrument
13
Beatles Tribute Guitars
The Gibson John Lennon J-16oE Acoustic Guitars Celebrate 70th Anniversary
12
All-In-One Instruments
Ovation iDea Acoustic/Electric Guitar is a Recording Studio Too
11
Papercraft Guitars
Rock Out on WowWee Paper Jamz Axes
10
Glowing Instrumental Lights
Rich Roland's Neon Guitars are Super Cool
9
Sasquatch Strumming
The Big Foot Guitar is Hairy and has Dirty Toenails
8
Guitar Piano Hybrids
The Harpejji
7
Phallic Instrument Shapes
Naughty Wangcaster Guitar Is Pretty Ballsy
6
Game Console Guitars
Custom Nintendo Axe Strikes a Chord With Geeks
5
2 Man Guitars
Antoine Dufour & Tommy Gauthier Use Four Hands for Twice the Sound
4
Guitar Anti-Theft Devices
The Rock Lock Protects Your Six String from Roadies & Thieves
3
Folding Instrument For Traveling Musicians
The Backpack Electric Guitar
2
Guitar Gadgets
N-Tune for On The Spot Tuning
1
Light Paint Demos
‘Light Guitar Rock' by OOgle Flix Looks Like a Video Game
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Video Game-Themed Whiskeys
These Final Fantasy XIV Whiskeys Pay Homage to the Franchise
Enhanced Mobile Game Controllers
Backbone Released its 2nd-Generation Suite of Bumper Controllers
Gold-Foil Pickup Guitars
Fender's Special-Edition Guitars Make Use Of Snazzy Vintage-Style Pickups
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear
Eton Releases a Limited-Edition The Beatles Collection
Dice-Shaped Gaming Consoles
unidice Elevates Analog or Digital Pastimes with Six Displays
Modern Guitar Collections
Gibson Debuts the Les Paul Modern Lite and Les Paul Modern Figured
Playful Anime Fall Collections
The Forever 21 x Hello Kitty & Friends Line Launches for Fall 2023
Grunge Musician-Honouring Guitars
Epiphone Collaborates with Dave Grohl on the Dave Grohl DG-335
Industrial Next-Gen Console Concepts
This PlayStation 6 Console Concept Has Cyberpunk Inspiration
Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones
These Conceptual Gundam Headphones by Kostas Dakanalis are Flexible
Compact Gamepad Designs
99 City 8's Gamepad Concept Boasts a Hint of Playful Color
Motion-Sensing Mobile Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Nova' Handheld Game Console is Sensor-Laden
Iconic Arcade Stick Sequels
Qanba Debuted the 'Obsidian 2' As the Successor to its Best-Seller
Affordable Retro-Style Guitars
This Guitar Offers Affordably Vintage Style & Premium Tone
Modern Guitar Collections
Gibson's MOD Collection is Now Available in UK and EU Markets
Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts
This Conceptual Nintendo Switch 2 Elevates a Classic
Retro-Inspired Handheld Concepts
AYANEO Announced the 'Pocket DMG' as Part of its 'REMAKE' Line
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
Celebratory Limited-Edition Guitar Collections
Epiphone Announces Four Limited-edition Models
Keychain-Sized Gaming Consoles
The Anbernic 'RG Nano' is the Next Retro Gaming Device for Fans
Attention-Grabbing Denim Lines
Wrangler and Fender Unveil Second Global Collaboration
Groundbreaking Flagship Guitar Stores
The Gibson Garage London Will Open in Early 2024
Cyberpunk-Inspired Electric Motorcycle Concepts
Théo Cauchy Designs the Buell XBE to Pay Homage
Rock Band Athletic Wear
Roark and Black Sabbath Unveil Thrilling Active Collection
Stylish Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition is Chic
Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers
The Moenix Game Controller Concept Has a Yoke-Style Design
Acoustic Guitar Bows
The Pickaso Guitar Bow Helps Musicians Create New Sounds with Instruments
Radical Majestic Instrument Structures
Whipsaw's Ravenchord is a Reimagined Grand Piano
Video Game-Inspired Watch Collaborations
Kojima Productions & Anicorn Watches Co-Design a Watch
Exquisite Artwork-Adorned Guitars
Epiphone Recently Debuted the Adam Jones Art Collection
AI Beer Vending Machines
Panhead Custom Ales Created a Machine That Gives Beer to Guitarists
Collaborative Custom Guitars
Epiphone Collaborates with Rush's Alex Lifeson on a New Model
Collaboration Gaming Console Timepieces
The ANICORN x SEGA MegaDrive/Genesis is Retro-Inspired
Handmade Outdoor Chef Knives
The James Brand The Anzick is Limited to 600 Examples
Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets
This Guitar Kit Helps Acoustic Guitars Generate Electric Sounds
Mesmerizing Avant Garden Collections
Sprayground Unveils New Range with a New Handbag Silhouette
All-Purpose Gaming Controllers
The Machenike G5 Pro is a Hall-Effect Controller for All Platforms
Game Character-Themed Smartphones
OnePlus Confirms the New Xiangling-Inspired OnePlus Ace 2 Model
Pick-Dispensing Guitar Pedals
This Stompbox Has a Slot Through Which It Pops Out Your Next Pick
Headstock-Topped MIDI Guitars
The Latest 'Jamstik' Guitar Offers Nuanced & Accurate Musical Output
Celestial Smart Bamboo Guitars
The Natasha Bamboo Smart Guitar Has Planets on the Fretboard
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
Boldly Bizarre Budget Guitars
The 'Squier Paranormal' Range Explores Audacious & Hybrid Designs
Artist-Backed Album Figurines
The Weeknd Launches a 'Kiss Land' Toy Collection with Superplastic
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers
This Nintendo Switch GameCube Controller Revives a Classic
Chunky Musician-Inspired Sunglasses
The Jacques Marie Mage x Johnny Cash Collection is Retro
Beginner-Friendly Guitar Models
The Fender x Loog Collection For Kids Has Two Guitar Styles
Rock Legend-Approved Bass Guitars
Gibson Launches the Gene Simmons EB-0 Bass
Anime-Themed Wearable Collections
Xiaomi Debuts the Genshin Impact Edition of the Smart Band 8 Pro
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Flat-Panel Guitar Amps
Eminent Technology Launched the 'Model Twenty Two' Sequel to its Amp
Saxophone-Inspired Hand Grippers
Yamaha Unveil Its Latest Saxophone-Inspired Hand Gripper
Metal Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Officially Unveiled the 'RG405M' In a Promotional Video
Mythical Hammer-Inspired Power Stations
ASUS ROG Mjolnir Has a High-Power Weaponry Form
Button-Activated Guitar Devices
The Rockdreamer GuitarBar Helps Players Hit Chords with Ease
Semi-Translucent Halloween Keyboards
SteelSeries Celebrates Halloween with a Limited Apex Pro Mini
Hybridized Camping Hatchets
The 'ADK26' Can Transform From Hatchet to Long-Handled Axe
Signature Blues-Rock Guitars
Epiphone Boasts the Jared James Nichols Blues Power Les Paul Custom
High-Power Handheld Gaming Consoles
The AYN Odin 2 is ARM-Based and Runs Android
Bamboo Smart Travel Guitars
Natasha's Travel Guitar is Inspired by the Yamaha Silent Guitars
Gaming Lifestyle Brand Collaborations
Razer Released a Set of Mobile Suit Gundam Merchandise
Collaboration Fashion House Guitars
The Saint Laurent x Fender Stratocaster is Limited-Edition
Exclusive Musician-Inspired Guitars
Fender Launches a Limited-Edition H.E.R. STRATOCASTER Guitar
Signature Modern Bass Guitars
Epiphone Collaborates with Acclaimed Multi-Instrumentalist Rex Brown
Artist-Backed Electric Guitars
boygenius Launches a New Gretsch Guitar for Musicians and Fans
Enhanced Music Display Headsets
Olga Orel Designs the FUTUREAHEAD Headset with a Display
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Music-Honoring Shirt Collections
Eton Presents a New Collection Celebrating the Beatles
Retro-Style Travel Guitars
The VOX APC-1 Travel Guitar Blends Modern and Vintage Aspects
Gamified Music-Making Machines
The 'Beat Machine' Has a Full-Size Arcade Game Design
Connected Musical Chord Keyboards
The Chord Machine AKT-0.1 Offers a Range of Possibilities
Ultra-Miniature Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Unveiled the RG28XX to Play Retro Games in your Pocket
Shapeshifting Game Controllers
The RODO Game Controller by Duhan Oben Kayman is a Unique Concept
Bedazzled Guitar Designs
Kramer Introduces the Lzzy Hale Voyager, Inspired by Award-Winning Artist
Quirky Strummable Synths
This Reimagined Electronic Synth is a Throwback to the 1980s
Iconic Barbie Collectibles
Barbie Honors “Queen of Rock and Roll” Stevie Nicks with Collector Doll
Ultra-Slick Blue Guitars
Epiphone Collaborates with French Musician Waxx
Musician-Inspired Game Characters
Singer Billie Eilish Arrives as the Newest Fortnite Hero
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Nostalgic Emo Band-Inspired Shoes
adidas is Channelling Teen Angst with the Fall Out Boy Sneakers
Wireless Electric Guitar Amps
This Amp Wirelessly Connects to Compatible Electric Guitars
Musician-Themed Online Games
Fortnite Festival Lets Players Get in on the Concert Action
Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers
Dream Controller Boasts Beautiful and Unique Designs
AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps
Minibeats by Artiphon Allows Users to Transform Their Movements
Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors
OTOTO Presents the New Elizabat Scissors for the Kitchen
Heavy Arcade Joysticks
QanbaUSA Debuted the 'Titan' Box-Style Stick with a Spacious Design
Anime-Inspired Collectible Collections
Fangamer Launches a New Line of Castlevania Merch
Left Hand Gaming Controllers
Columbian Startup Evo Gameware Introduces the Hex Evo
Left-Hand Dynamic Game Controllers
Hex Gameware Launches the Hex Evo Controller to the Gaming Set
Music Educator-Inspired Guitars
Epiphone & Marty Schwartz Team Up for a Signature Artist Guitar
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Summer Console Sales
Anbernic Launched a Site-Wide Sale in Celebration of Amazon Prime Day
50s-Style Musical Beauty Collections
The Revolution Beauty x Grease Collection is Fan-Approved
Affordable Emulation Consoles
Anbernic's RG353PS is a Lower-Priced Handheld Emulator with Power
Musician Collaborative Guitar Cases
Shiotsuka Moeka and The North Face Design a Guitar Case
Multifunctional Music Gadgets
Artiphon Presents the Chorda Instrument with Multiple Features
Premium Versatile Guitar Picks
Rombo 3.0 is a Guitar Pick Designed for Versatile Guitar Playing
Heaby Metal Guitarist-Approved Instruments
Epiphone Released the Kirk Hammett 1979 Flying V
Beer-Dispensing Guitar Machines
The 'Slay to Pay' Vending Machine is Activated by a Guitar Game
Athlete-Backed Game Consoles
Lebron James Showcases His Own Custom PlayStation 5
Sleek Snake-Adorned Razers
Gillette and Razer Launch a Collaborative Razor for Gaming Enthusiasts
Metal Band-Inspired Merchandise
Sleep Token Debuts a Carrying Collection Exclusively with Revolver
Sustainability-Focused Guitar Lines
C. F. Martin & Co.® Boasts Sustainable Guitars & Initiatives
Tone-Shaping Guitar Interfaces
Apogee's 'Jam X' Interface Comes With a Built-In Analog Compressor
Illuminated Guitar-Learning Tools
The Fret Zealot 2 Lights Up to Guide Finger Placement
Educational Guitar Apps
Ubisoft is Bringing Rocksmith+ to iOS and Android on June 9th
Cartoonized Role-Playing Games
Nintendo Announced 'MythForce' as a 2023 Switch Title
Vintage Game-Inspired Peripherals
Higround Unveils a New Street Fighter Gaming Collection
Charitable Guitar Teleases
Gibson Partners with Rick Beato for a New Les Paul Special Double Cut
Guitar-Holding Benches
Yamaha Design Lab Created This Unique Place to Sit
Musician Mentoring Programs
The Gibson Generation Group Cultivates Youth Talent
Compact Headphone Audio Amps
Boss' Katana:GO Amp is Pocket-Sized with Various Features
Trendy In-Game Music Hubs
Roblox Launches the New Roblox Music Hub for Music Discovery
Copyright-Free Streamer Music
Talon Esports Will Create a New Music Album with United Esports
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
Metal Guitarist-Inspired Instruments
Epiphone & Gibson Custom Shop Debut the Kirk Hammett 'Greeny'
Premium Iconic Instrument Recreations
Epiphone Unveils the Inspired by Gibson Custom Collection
Adventure-Based Game Consoles
Nintendo Unveil 'Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' OLED Switch
Vintage-Inspired Guitar Amplifiers
Gibson Introduces the Dual Falcon 20 2x10 Combo Amplifier
Contactless Electromagnetic Guitar Picks
The 'XPick' Kinetic Remote Control Guitar Pick is Magical
Wooden DIY Guitar Kits
Harley Benton Has Launched a New Range of DIY Guitar Kits
Fuzz-Producing Guitar Pedals
Danelectro Launches the Nichols 1966 Guitar Pedal with EQ Flexibility
Immersive Rhythmic Concert Games
Epic Games Added Guitar Controller Support to 'Fortnite Festival'
Carbon Fiber Handle Axes
The Reaper Damascus Axe Has a Lightweight Yet Powerful Construction
Monstrous Guitar Fuzz Pedals
This Aggressive Pedal Was Dreamed Up By Guitarist Kevin Shields
Limited-Edition Stratocaster Guitars
Fender and Tom DeLonge Collaborate on a New Guitar Model
Collaborative Limited-Edition Ukuleles
Life is Good and Martin & Co. Unveil Exclusive Ukuleles
Musician-Backed Custom Guitars
Steve Lacy Launches a Custom Version of the Fender Stratocaster
Rock Band-Collaborative Capsules
The Great Frog Joins the Rolling Stones on a Collection
Charitable Branded Bands
Gibson Has Introduced the Gibson Band, Featuring Rotating Artists
Musician-Backed Electric Guitars
Fender Launches an Instrument Line with Blink-182's Tom DeLonge
Acoustic Synthesizer Prototypes
Korg Berlin's Acoustic Synthesis_phase5 is its First Prototype
Comprehensive Guitar Pick-Up Collections
The Gibson Pickup Shop Releases 22 New Offerings
Milled Aluminum Guitar Accessories
Andrew Ferrier Heads the New Fuzz Pedal Project
Rhythm Game Platform Expansions
The Xbox Hi-Fi Rush Game is Launching to PS5 Platforms
Empowering Musician Spotlight Programs
Gibson Introduces Its First-ever Artist Spotlight Program
Gilded Gradient Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Gold Shadow is Chic
Guitar-Catered Audio Interfaces
IK Media Launches the New AXE I/O ONE Audio Tool
Puck-Shaped Audio Tools
Kano Designs the Stem Player with Unreleased J Dilla Songs