# Pure Gold Instruments Neko: The $24,000 Sound of Music By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2008-09-22 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxe-pure-gold-keyboard-limited-edition-by-neko References: [openlabs](http://openlabs.com/neko-lux-edition.html) This glamorous 5th Anniversary Limited Edition NeKo LUX [piano keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-series) is encased in a [24 carat gold chassis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-macaroni-necklace). Said to be the most expensive musical instrument from the company to date, this gilded keyboard also features chrome-plated end bells. Housing 76 keys, the instrument also packs in other impressive features such as 4GB RAM, USB connectivity, Blu-ray DVD/CD Burner, 100,000 preset sounds, and a V4 software library as well as 5th Anniversary Special Sound Libraries. Only 24 of these [limited edition keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-guitar) are available, and securing one will set you back $24,000. It gets even more exclusive though (hard to believe I know!) - only those who have previously owned or used an Open Labs product can apply to own one of these glitzy keyboards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Musical Instruments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create high-end, customized musical instruments with unique materials and features to cater to affluent consumers. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and release limited edition versions of popular products to create exclusivity and drive demand among collectors and enthusiasts. - **Technologically Advanced Keyboards:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cutting-edge keyboards equipped with advanced features like expanded memory, connectivity options, and specialized software libraries to enhance the musical experience for professional musicians. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional craftsmanship with innovative design and materials to create luxury goods that appeal to affluent individuals seeking unique and exclusive products. - **Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the collectibles market by offering limited edition versions of popular items, targeting collectors and enthusiasts who value rarity and uniqueness. - **Music Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pioneer advancements in music technology by developing keyboards and instruments with advanced features and software capabilities, catering to the needs of professional musicians and audio enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Precision Rubber Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaboard-rise-2.md) - [Touchscreen Grand Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porochista.md) - [Digital Motion-Sensing Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano.md) - [Posh Pearlescent Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-nautilus.md) - [Text-Converting Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casiotone-cts1000v-keyboard.md) - [DAC-Equipped Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kb3.md) - [Hexagonal Music Composition Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-composition-keyboard.md) - [Opulent Audiophile Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-signature-122-turntable.md) - [Collaboration Piano Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-model-piano.md)