# Rare Opulent Guitars This Luxurious One-of-a-Kind Custom Stratocaster is Inspired by a Faberge Egg By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-03-26 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-stratocaster References: [selectism](http://www.selectism.com/2015/03/26/fender-faberge/) & [fendercustomshop](http://www.fendercustomshop.com/features/pine-cone-stratocaster/) Created by [Fender's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-x-fender-stratocaster) master builder Yuriy Shishkov, this one-of-a-kind custom stratocaster was designed by an individual 1900 Faberge Pine Cone Easter egg created for the Russian Royal family. The painfully intricate design was hand detailed by Shishkov and is expected to fetch up to $1 million at auction in the coming months. While it may not be practical for everyday use, this luxurious guitar is sure to become a status symbol not unlike a coveted Faberge egg, of which there are only 43. This custom stratocaster consists of a single-piece maple body, a maple neck and 10-feet of 18-karat gold wire ribbon, as well as 550 high-grade diamonds. This niche piece is a curious experiment in [extreme luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999) and is so opulent, it seems that it makes sense there should be only one. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Music Instruments:** There is an emerging trend for high-end, one-of-a-kind, and custom music instruments that are designed to be collectible items. - **Art-inspired Design:** Designers can take inspiration from different types of art to create unique and one-of-a-kind products like this guitar inspired by a Faberge egg. - **Experiential Marketing:** Companies can leverage high-priced and rare music instruments to create personalized and one-of-a-kind experiences for their customers, thereby enhancing brand loyalty. ### Where This Applies - **Music Instrument Manufacturing:** Music instrument manufacturers can create high-end, one-of-a-kind and custom-designed instruments to cater to the demand of musicians who want exclusive and unique products. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury good companies can incorporate music instruments like this guitar into their collection, thereby creating a new segment of high-end collectibles for their customers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can collaborate with companies that manufacture custom-made high-end music instruments to create personalized and unforgettable experiences for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Fashion House Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-x-fender-stratocaster.md) - [Exclusive Musician-Inspired Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Limited-Edition-HER-STRATOCASTER-Guitar.md) - [Reimagined High-End Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-guitar.md) - [Intricate Anniversary-Celebrating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-guitar.md) - [Nightclub-Derived Wood Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-guitar.md) - [Eclectic Electro-Acoustic Guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electroacoustic-guitar.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Luxe Film-Inspired Trinkets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faberg-x-007-octopussy-egg-objet.md) - [Affordable Retro-Style Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrostyle-guitar.md)