The Fender Telecaster is one of the most celebrated electric guitars in music history and has been reimagined in various ways, a tradition that continues with the Master Repeater Tele -- a guitar that is given a luxurious look and feel inspired by 18th-century pocket watches.
Handcrafted by Custom Shop Master Builders for the 2016 Prestige Collection, this Fender Telecaster boasts as many as a thousand diamonds as well as 6 meters of 18-karat rose gold lining and an 8-karat sold gold Fender logo. The guitar's sound hole features a rosette similar to 18th century pocket watch movements.
Considering that the Fender Telecaster is considered a treasure unto itself by electric guitar players and enthusiasts, this luxurious reworking of the guitar adds further allure to an already enduring electric guitar icon.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Luxury Guitar Design
- There is an opportunity for luxury guitar designs that take inspiration from historical luxury items such as pocket watches.
- Jeweled Musical Instruments
- Jeweling musical instruments, such as guitars, can create a unique and luxurious aesthetic for musicians and collectors alike.
- Historically-inspired Instrument Design
- Designing musical instruments with historical elements can add value and uniqueness to already existing instruments and create demand among musicians and collectors.
Where This Applies
- Musical Instruments
- Musical instrument manufacturers can create innovative and unique designs to appeal to musicians and collectors looking for exclusive instruments.
- Luxury Goods
- Luxury goods manufacturers can branch out to create high-end musical instruments that incorporate luxury design elements like diamonds and gold.
- Music Retail
- Music retail stores can offer exclusive, high-end instruments like the Master Repeater Tele to attract serious musicians and collectors looking for unique and high-quality instruments.
