This series of incredibly beautiful Viking guitar designs is the work of Hutchinson Guitar Concepts. Classic Les Pauls and Explorers are converted into beautiful instruments engraved with Viking art and script. The artwork is not merely graphic; each guitar is given an engraving that depicts a story. True to original Viking art, the engravings represent pieces of folklore featuring old Norse gods, mythical monstrous wolves and Viking dragons.
One of the most notable designs depicts the story of the mythical wolf Fenrir whom the gods feared and failed to restrain with giant iron chains. A magical ribbon made by dwarves was used to restrain the beast but the story goes on to tell how Fenrir would eventually devour the god Odin whole.
Artistic Viking Instruments
These Customized Guitars Take Inspiration From Viking History
Trend Themes
1. Customized Artistic Instruments - There is a trend in creating customized guitars with artistic engravings and designs inspired by history and folklore.
2. Revival of Folklore Art - Folklore art and engraving are making a comeback in the form of customized guitars, opening up opportunities to generate interest from a niche market.
3. Integration of History and Music - The trend of integrating history and music by creating customized Viking guitars may lead to new innovations in historical music education and performance.
Industry Implications
1. Music Industry - The music industry has an opportunity to cater to a niche market by creating more customized instruments inspired by history and folklore.
2. Art Industry - There is an opportunity for the art industry to collaborate with the music industry by providing custom engravings and designs for instruments.
3. Education Industry - The education industry can benefit from the trend of integrating history and music by creating courses and materials that teach historical music using interesting and unique instruments, such as the Viking guitar.