# Versatile Hybrid Guitars The Hybrid 55 Lets Guitarists Blend Acoustic and Electric Tones By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-55-guitar References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/michael-kelly-guitars-hybrid-55/42546/) & [michaelkellyguitars](https://www.michaelkellyguitars.com/en/hybrid-55) The Hybrid 55 is an exceptionally engineered and designed hybrid guitar, offered by Michael Kelly Guitars, that is perfectly capable of producing [electric tones, acoustic tones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-electric-guitar-models) and even a blend of both if desired. This hybrid guitar is equipped with a three-way switch that can be used to switch between [pickup settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-guitar-pickups). A second switch lets players choose electric, acoustic or hybrid modes. This guitar comes with a gorgeous swamp ash body with a quilted maple top boasting a tiger eye burst finish, while its fretboard is crafted out of rosewood. This hybrid guitar is available for a price of $1,100. It's a wonderful instrument that, by giving guitarists the ability to reproduce everything from [finger-picking nylon string sounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-guitar-models) to razor sharp electric screeches, allows them to express themselves optimally and beautifully. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Guitars:** The rising popularity of hybrid guitars presents opportunities for innovative designs that blend acoustic and electric tones. - **Multi-mode Switching:** The inclusion of multi-mode switching in hybrid guitars opens up possibilities for greater customization and experimentation with different tones. - **Versatile Instrumentation:** The demand for versatile guitars that can produce a wide range of tones creates opportunities for advancements in guitar technology and craftsmanship. ### Where This Applies - **Musical Instruments:** The musical instruments industry can capitalize on the growing market for hybrid guitars by developing and producing innovative hybrid guitar models. - **Audio Technology:** The audio technology industry can explore disruptive innovations in guitar pickups and amplification systems that enhance the capabilities of hybrid guitars. - **Music Education:** The music education industry can incorporate hybrid guitars into their curriculum, offering students the opportunity to learn and experiment with different tones and styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Effect-Emitting Guitar Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-gadgets.md) - [Customizable Guitar Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-guitar-pickups.md) - [Modular High-End Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars.md) - [Boldly Bizarre Budget Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budget-guitar.md) - [Travel-Friendly Folding Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelfriendly-folding-guitar.md) - [Reverent Rosewood Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosewood-guitar.md) - [Dual-Hinge Folding Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-guitars.md) - [Affordable Retro-Style Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrostyle-guitar.md)