# Piano-Shaped Turntables The Horo WJE168 is a Tunable Instrument that Fiddles with Records By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horo-wje168 References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/05/piano-shaped-tu-1.php) & [horomusic](http://www.horomusic.com/en/) The Horo WJE168 is a unique and beautiful take on the [traditional turntable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-turntable)--a record player that looks as though it belongs in another era. Shaped like a piano with a violin bow-like tonearm, it is a [musical instrument masterpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-122). Designed by Luigi Pasqualini, the Horo WJE168 turntable is built by special order for each customer. If it wasn't priced at about $41,000, I would have believed that [music aficionados](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosystem-3000c) across the globe were lined up around the corner so that they may place an order for this spectacular invention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Piano-shaped Turntables:** The trend of designing turntables with the shape and aesthetic of a piano offers a unique and visually striking experience for music enthusiasts. - **Customizable Instruments:** The trend of creating instruments that are built by special order allows customers to have a personalized and tailor-made musical experience. - **Masterpiece Musical Instruments:** The trend of combining exceptional craftsmanship with musical instruments showcases the artistic and innovative possibilities in the world of music. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **High-end Audio Equipment:** The high price point of the Horo WJE168 turntable suggests disruptive innovation opportunities in the luxury audio equipment market. - **Bespoke Instrument Manufacturing:** The custom-built nature of the Horo WJE168 turntable presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies specializing in creating personalized instruments. - **Artistic Home Decor:** The piano-shaped turntable represents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home decor industry, combining functionality with artistic design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent Audiophile Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-signature-122-turntable.md) - [Stylishly Textural Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wrensilva-loft-tuxedo.md) - [Illusory Floating Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiotechnica-hotaru.md) - [Omni-Position Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-wheel-turntable.md) - [Visceral Record Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-kinetic.md) - [Color-Changing Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-ii.md) - [Industrial Aluminum Block Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waiting-for-ideas-pp1-turntable.md) - [Sleek Vertical Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-wheel-3.md) - [Commemorative Walnut Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosystem-7222.md)