# Linen Composite Guitars The El Capitan Ekoa Guitar is Made of High Performance Composites By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-capitan-ekoa References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/blackbird-el-capitan-ekoa-acoustic-guitar/35747/) & [blackbirdguitar](http://blackbirdguitar.com/pressreleases/el_capitan_1_22_15.html) The El Capitan Ekoa is an acoustic guitar, constructed by Blackbird Guitars, that is the first guitar to be made from Ekoa -- a high-quality composite made of low-density linen. The instrument was unveiled at the [National Association of Music Merchants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gat-umbrella) show in Anaheim, California. This small jumbo acoustic guitar offers players a tone and vibe reminiscent of guitars made from [vintage wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highly-collectible-vintage-guitars). The use of natural fiber composite offers dual-direction stiffness, which ensures that players can enjoy "unmatched ynamic response, old-school feel and a worry-free playing experience." The El Capitan Ekoa features a double-top soundboard on its unibody back, a 20-fret neck, head stock and plate all made from Ekoa. Its hollow 25.5-inch scale neck is reinforced with carbon-steel trussrod. It will be available from March for just short of $3000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Linen Composite Materials:** There is potential for disruption in the guitar industry with the use of linen composite materials, diversifying the resources for musical instrument production. - **High-performance Composites:** The use of high-performance composites offers opportunities for innovation in various industries, ranging from aeronautics to automotive manufacturing. - **Eco-friendly Composites:** The development of eco-friendly composites presents opportunities to reduce the negative impact of traditional manufacturing processes in industries such as construction and furniture-making. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Musical Instruments:** The use of Ekoa composite material in guitars opens up new avenues for diverse and sustainable production of musical instruments. - **Manufacturing:** High-performance composites have broad applicability in manufacturing, from aerospace to automotive applications, enabling lighter-weight, stronger materials with higher strength to weight ratio. - **Sustainability:** The construction industry can leverage the innovation of eco-friendly composites to address sustainability considerations in building materials, furnishings and product manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [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) - [Novel Acoustic Guitar Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-guitar-models.md) - [Modern High-Quality Guitar Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martin-guitar.md) - [Packable Electroacoustic Travel Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guitar.md) - [Nightclub-Derived Wood Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-guitar.md) - [Reverent Rosewood Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosewood-guitar.md) - [3D-Printed Carbon Cellos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-carbon-cello.md) - [Travel-Friendly Folding Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelfriendly-folding-guitar.md)