# Gas Can Guitars Amadeus Rokita Has Created a Homemade Musical Instrument for Booooooom By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-23 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amadeus-rokita References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/08/22/Gas-Can-Guitar/) & [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2012/08/21/made-of-imagination-amadeus-rokita/) Amadeus Rokita, an artist hailing from Hamburg, Germany, has created a guitar made out of a gas can. An unusual homemade musical instrument to say the least, it was inspired by a contest he has subsequently entered. Amadeus Rokita is participating in a project spearheaded by Jeff Hamada of Booooooom. Created in collaboration with MTV and [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-audio-player) Xperia, it is titled Made of Imagination. From musical cheese graters to piano watermelons, the creations that have been submitted are truly inspired. Amadeus Rokita's gas can guitar is just one of many interesting instruments that have been put together for the Made of Imagination contest. Winners, which may include Amadeus Rokita, will be awarded an Xperia Ion phone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Homemade Musical Instruments:** Creating unique musical instruments from unconventional materials offers opportunities for innovative and one-of-a-kind music experiences. - **Collaborative Art Projects:** Collaborating with brands and organizations to create art projects encourages creativity and brings attention to unconventional ideas and designs. - **Unconventional Design Contest:** Organizing design contests that challenge participants to create unconventional and imaginative designs sparks innovation and showcases unique talents. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Music:** The music industry can embrace and support the creation and promotion of homemade musical instruments, opening up new possibilities for musicians and enthusiasts. - **Art:** The art industry can collaborate with brands and organizations to create collaborative projects that push boundaries and showcase unconventional art forms. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can sponsor design contests that encourage participants to create innovative and unconventional designs, potentially inspiring new product ideas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Upcycled Can Guitar Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-light-guitar.md) - [DIY Beer Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-light.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Minimalist Instrument-Holding Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-guitar-amp.md) - [Style-Conscious Guitar Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amonito-guitar-amplifier.md) - [Carbon Fiber Smart Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-me-3.md) - [Minimalist MIDI Guitar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitar.md) - [Braille-Covered Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitar-guitar.md)