# Fire-Breathing Guitars The Draco Electric Guitar is Ready to Soar Into the Rock'n'Roll Realm By Andrew Robertson | Published 2012-04-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/draco-electric-guitar References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/draco-electric-monster-outburst-fire-music.html) & [emeraldguitars](http://www.emeraldguitars.com/custom/the-art-of-guitar/draco/) The Draco Electric guitar is custom-made to resemble two dragons with wings extended ready to take off. and rock the music realm. Anyone whose listened to the head banging music from such iconic heavy metal bands as White Zombie or Iron Maiden will know that fantasy and hard rock work well together. The six string was made by [Emerald Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/season-of-grandeur). The bulk of the design is on the base of the model; fangs, glowing LED eyes and scales makes this [Dragon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distinctive-dragonthemed-books-dragonborn-features-illustrative-end-pages-a) a force not to be reckoned with. The Draco Electric guitar serves as primarily an art piece, and while this is instrument would make a great addition to any lounge, it is also a fully functional guitar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 61% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom-made Instruments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform for musicians to easily customize and order unique instruments that reflect their personal style. - **Fantasy-inspired Musical Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a line of fantasy-themed accessories, such as guitar straps and picks, to cater to the demand of rock musicians who embrace fantasy aesthetics. - **Artistic Musical Instruments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine artistic elements with functional musical instruments to create visually stunning pieces that appeal to both musicians and art collectors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate advanced materials and manufacturing techniques to create unique and visually striking musical instruments. - **Music Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a range of merchandise inspired by iconic instruments or musicians to tap into the growing market of music enthusiasts and collectors. - **Custom Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer custom art and design services specifically tailored for musical instruments, allowing customers to personalize their instruments with unique artwork or themes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [High-End Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/player-plus-meteora.md) - [Carbon Fiber Smart Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-me-3.md) - [Eclectic Electro-Acoustic Guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electroacoustic-guitar.md) - [Electric Ink Color-Changing Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltage-davinci.md) - [Musician-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-1.md) - [Modular High-End Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars.md) - [Artist-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boygenius.md)