# Upright Music Mounts The M80 Vertigo is a Guitar Case and Stand in One By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-case References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/m80-vertigo-guitar-case/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0090Z498U/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Rock stars and music aficionados alike no longer have to keep their beloved [electric guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars) leaning against a wall or lying on the floor when they use the M80 Vertigo standing guitar case. Electric guitars need to be protected and this [carrying bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestout-gear-case) by [Mono Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platane-collection) is fully equipped with shock-absorption padding and lightweight lining. The best feature is the rubberized base that grips the ground and provides a stable surface to hold up the entire case in an upright position. Acting much like the sole on the bottom of a heavy-duty work boot, the textured rubber also prevents the equipment inside from any water or mud that may be on the ground. The M80 Vertigo standing guitar case keeps the instrument stable on any surface. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Standing Instrument Cases:** Opportunity to develop protective cases for other instruments which can also be used as a stand. - **Shock-absorption Technology:** Improvements in materials used to protect fragile instruments such as cellos, violins, and brass instruments. - **Multi-functional Accessories:** Developing accessories such as drumstick bags which can also be used as a drum stand or keyboard cases that double as a music stand. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Innovating instrument design to integrate protective standing cases into instruments themselves. - **Sporting Equipment Manufacturing:** Creating shock-absorbing materials for use in protective gear and accessories such as helmets or padding for sports equipment. - **Travel Accessories Manufacturing:** Developing luggage with shock-absorption padding which can double as a protective case for delicate electronics or musical instruments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Packable Electroacoustic Travel Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guitar.md) - [Guitar-Holding Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitarholding-bench.md) - [Musician Collaborative Guitar Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiotsuka-moeka.md) - [Retro-Style Travel Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vox-apc1-travel-guitar.md) - [Dual-Hinge Folding Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-guitars.md) - [Travel-Friendly Folding Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelfriendly-folding-guitar.md) - [Minimalist Instrument-Holding Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-guitar-amp.md) - [Wearable High-Quality Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-x-teufel.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md)