# Backyard Instrument Pools The Les Paul Custom Guitar Designed by Aqua-Tech is One-of-a-Kind By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-paul-custom-guitar-aqua-tech-pools References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/a-62-foot-long-swimming-pool-shaped-like-a-les-paul-custom-guitar/) & [aqua-tech](http://aqua-tech.ca/pools) The Les Paul custom guitar was designed by Aqua-Tech for avid guitar collector Garry McBurney. In 2011, Aqua-Tech created this creative project, which was originally intended to be a hot tub. McBurney asked Aqua-Tech specifically for a Les Paul Custom guitar that no one else would have. The owner of Aqua-Tech Glen McGillivray used a 3D computer software called Pool Studio to create the design to resemble McBurney’s favorite guitar. Aqua-Tech stencilled over the liner to create the on switch and strings. The expansive, impressive pool has two staircases and is 63-feet long. The entire project’s planning process took six to eight weeks, and another six to eight weeks for its actual construction. McBurney and his wife now have a unique backyard pool that doesn’t compare to any other. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Backyard Instrument Pools:** Creative swimming pools that are designed to resemble musical instruments, creating a new form of luxury leisure activity - **Customized Pool Designs:** Customized pool designs offer individuals a unique way to express themselves and stand out from the crowd - **3D Computer Aided Design:** 3D computer aided design is revolutionizing the way pools are designed and built, allowing for unique and creative designs to be brought to life ### Who This Affects Most - **Swimming Pool Industry:** The swimming pool industry has an opportunity to expand their offerings to include customized pools designed to look like musical instruments - **Luxury Leisure Industry:** The luxury leisure industry can capitalize on the unique experiences provided by the backyard instrument pool trend to attract high-end customers - **Computer Aided Design Industry:** The computer aided design industry can revolutionize the swimming pool design and process, providing more tools to create unique and customized designs ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nightclub-Derived Wood Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-guitar.md) - [Historically Significant Guitar Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-paul-custom-70s.md) - [Modular High-End Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars.md) - [Carbon Fiber Smart Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-me-3.md) - [Asymmetrical Ultra-Compact Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraway-pool.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Guitar Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-city-special.md) - [Electric Ink Color-Changing Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltage-davinci.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md)