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# Glamorous Gilded Guitars
The $1 Million GoldCaster Guitar Makes for Pricey Playing

By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-20 | Luxury
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldcaster-guitar
References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/behold-the-1-million-goldcaster-gold-guitar/) & [guitarnoize](http://www.guitarnoize.com/blog/comments/tthe-worlds-most-expensive-guitar-the-goldcaster)

At a whopping $1 million, this GoldCaster Guitar is one of the world’s [most expensive guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highly-collectible-vintage-guitars). What makes the guitar so special is the fact that the entire guitar is [made from real gold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-gold-plated-toothbrush). Creator and builder Jhoseph King custom-made this GoldCaster guitar with a hollow interior to ensure full functionality.

The GoldCaster guitar is quite possibly one of the most luxurious instruments I’ve ever come across. Although functional, this golden instrument is probably better off being set on display than actually being played.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.7/10
- Popularity: 24% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Luxury Music Instruments:** Creating high-end, luxurious instruments with unique materials and designs, such as a guitar made entirely from gold.
- **Pricey Collectibles:** Designing exclusive and expensive collectible items for affluent consumers, such as a $1 million gold guitar.
- **Functional Art:** Blurring the line between art and functionality by creating instruments that are both visually captivating and fully functional, like a gold guitar with a hollow interior.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Luxury Goods:** The luxury goods industry has the opportunity to create high-end, exclusive musical instruments that cater to affluent customers seeking unique and extravagant collectibles.
- **Music Instrument Manufacturing:** The music instrument manufacturing industry can explore the creation of high-value instruments using unconventional materials and designs, thereby targeting collectors and luxury enthusiasts.
- **Fine Art and Design:** Fine art and design industries have the chance to merge functionality with aesthetics, producing functional art pieces like a gold guitar that doubles as an exquisite visual masterpiece.

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