# Custom Rock Band and Guitar Hero Instruments ArtGuitar Controllers By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-03-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-inspired-guitars-rock-band-and-guitar-hero References: [slipperybrick](http://www.slipperybrick.com/2008/03/guitar-hero-custom/) These beautifully pimped out guitars were inspired by the popular video games [Guitar Hero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rig-advisor) and Rock Band. The [limited edition guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-guitar) which were put out by ArtGuitar were hand-painted with familiar images of famous rock icons. There is one guitar featuring the familiar heavily made up faces of members of the hard rock band [Kiss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss). Another instrument pays homage to classic country rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd and a third guitar features imagery associated with heavy metal legend Ozzie Osborne in a black and white background. Right now, the controllers are only available for Play Station 2. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom Guitar Hero Instruments:** Opportunity for companies to create customized instrument controllers for popular video games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band. - **Limited Edition Artguitar Controllers:** Potential for artists and guitar manufacturers to collaborate on creating limited edition hand-painted guitars inspired by famous rock icons. - **Compatibility with Playstation 2:** Opportunity for manufacturers to develop and sell controllers compatible with older gaming consoles like Playstation 2. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Game Accessories:** Chance for companies specializing in video game accessories to offer customized and limited edition instrument controllers for popular music games. - **Art and Music Collaboration:** Opportunity for artists and musicians to collaborate on creating unique and artistic instrument controllers for video games. - **Retro Gaming:** Potential for companies to cater to the retro gaming market by developing and selling controllers compatible with older gaming consoles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Playing Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-xbox-controller.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Game-Themed Controller Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-kitsune-fighters-edition-akuma.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Intricate Gaming Collection Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-gaming-gear.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Demonic Game-Themed Xbox Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doom-the-dark-ages-xbox.md) - [Playful Music Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loog-x-hello-kitty.md) - [Musician-Approved Mobile Gamer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backbone-x-post-malone-controller.md)