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Guitar Gadget Mounts

The Guitar Sidekick Helps You Ditch the Sheet Music and Go Digital

— July 4, 2010 — Tech
Forgetful guitarists will love the Guitar Sidekick. This mount screws onto the end of your axe and can fit your smartphone or any other gadget of your choosing. Upload your chords to said gadget and voila, no more ruined gigs.

Sometimes even the best musicians need a little help with their memory. The Guitar Sidekick can help you remember your chords and make you look tech savvy. Everyone knows that the coolest guy in the band is the one who can shred and text at the same time.
Trend Themes
1. Smartphone Mounts - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized mounts for smartphones that cater to musicians, allowing them to easily access digital sheet music and chords while performing.
2. Digital Music Tools - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative gadgets and software that enable musicians to store, organize, and display their chords and sheet music digitally, revolutionizing the way they perform.
3. Multitasking Instruments - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design musical instruments that integrate technology and allow musicians to simultaneously play music and access digital resources, merging traditional instruments with modern gadgets.
Industry Implications
1. Music Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market a range of accessories specifically tailored to musicians, such as mountable gadgets, instrument-integrated technology, and digital music tools.
2. Mobile Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with musicians and create mobile apps and gadgets that enhance their performances by providing easy access to digital sheet music, chords, and other musical resources.
3. Instrument Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with tech companies or start-ups to develop innovative instruments with built-in technology, offering advanced features and functionalities for musicians.
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