# Killer Instrumentals Intimidate the Masses with the Gun Guitar By Michael Poppenhagen | Published 2010-11-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gun-guitar References: [thevelvetrocket](http://thevelvetrocket.com/2010/01/28/the-gun-guitar/) & [jedistar](http://www.jedistar.com/violent_guitars.htm) Entertain and intimidate your friends with a rambunctious Rambo-like gun guitar. These unique kick-ass guitars come in all shapes, sizes and calibers. While this specialized musical weapon may not look like your standard guitar, the gun guitar plays just the same as a [standard electric guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallscale-electric-guitars). A gun guitar is positively the fastest way to get attention from a crowd. With a badass munitions style, the gun guitar takes the phrase "[HEAVY METAL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars)" to a whole new rocking level. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Weapon-inspired Instruments:** Opportunity to disrupt the music industry by creating unique and attention-grabbing instrument designs. - **Combining Entertainment and Intimidation:** Opportunity to create products that not only entertain but also evoke a sense of fear or power. - **Customizable Musical Weapons:** Opportunity to tap into the niche market of musicians looking for personalized and unconventional instruments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music:** Disruptive potential in instrument design and marketing strategies. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity to create innovative and unique products that captivate audiences. - **Personalized Products:** Disruption potential in the market for customized and unconventional musical instruments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Guitar-Shaped Cutting Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikken-cutlery.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Audaciously Bold Effects Pedals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effects-pedals.md) - [Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-gadgets.md) - [Boldly Bizarre Budget Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-guitar.md) - [Artist-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boygenius.md) - [Style-Conscious Guitar Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amonito-guitar-amplifier.md)