# Old-School Gamer Guitars Six String NES Guitar Gets the Mario Song Permanently Stuck in Your Head By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nes-guitar References: [craziestgadgets](http://craziestgadgets.com/2009/10/15/nes-console-made-into-a-working-guitar/) & [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WUNyImfBPQ) Show me a man who does not want the [NES](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console) guitar, and I will show you a man who did not have a happy childhood. Had this been invented before the game came out, it could have been known as the original 'Guitar Hero.' The only functioning guitar that will not attract women, the NES guitar is the instrument that probably should have stayed in the idea phase, but we are sure glad it didn’t. Check out more on the NES guitar at the link below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gaming-inspired Instruments:** Opportunities for innovators to create more instruments inspired by classic video games. - **Retro Nostalgia Merchandise:** Creating more products that appeal to consumers' desire to relive their childhood through retro gaming and music. - **Upcycling Electronics:** Exploring ways to transform outdated electronics into functional and aesthetically pleasing instruments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the retro gaming trend by creating instruments inspired by classic video games. - **E-commerce:** Opportunities for online retailers to sell and market retro-inspired merchandise like the NES guitar. - **Sustainable Design:** The upcycling trend provides opportunities for sustainable designers and engineers to create functional and eco-friendly products out of electronic waste. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Affordable Retro-Style Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrostyle-guitar.md) - [Tiny Retro Gamer Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-games-console.md) - [Minimalist MIDI Guitar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitar.md) - [Playful Music Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loog-x-hello-kitty.md) - [All-in-One Audio Entertainment Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enya-nexg-smart-guitar.md)