# Cellphone Guitars Steffest's 'Phone Guitar' Makes Sweet Music at Affordable Rates By Michael Hines | Published 2010-05-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-guitar References: [zdnet](http://www.zdnet.com/blog/mobile-gadgeteer/developer-creates-mobile-guitar-out-of-five-mobile-devices/3192) & [blog.stef.be](http://blog.stef.be/) All phones are not created equally, but they can all get along in a musical sense with the Phone Guitar. This guitar was created by a programmer by the name of Steffest out of [two Android phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-phone-experimentation), two windows mobile phones, and an [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-wallpapers) touch. Steffest didn't create the Phone Guitar just to shred, he created the [mobile guitar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piek) to showcase mobile cross development at his presentation for Mobile Camp Brussels. Hopefully developers recognize the power of cross-platform apps for phones sooner rather than later. Check out the video of the Phone Guitar in action, shredding 'Cracklin Rosie'. Rock on phones, rock on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mobile-cross Development:** The creation of the Phone Guitar has showcased the potential of cross-platform apps for mobile phones, opening up opportunities for mobile-cross development. - **Phone Integration:** With the Phone Guitar, the integration of mobile phones with other industries, like music, has become more accessible for business professionals. - **Mobile Music:** The Phone Guitar points to a trend of mobile phones being used to create, produce, and play music, leading to potential innovation opportunities in the mobile music industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** The Phone Guitar underscores the importance of developing cross-platform apps for phones, creating disruptive innovation opportunities for app developers and programmers. - **Music Technology:** The integration of mobile phones with musical instruments points to a trend of innovation in music technology, leading to new opportunities for businesses in the music industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** The Phone Guitar demonstrates how mobile phones can be integrated with other consumer electronics, sparking innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carbon Fiber Smart Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-me-3.md) - [All-in-One Audio Entertainment Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enya-nexg-smart-guitar.md) - [Customizable Guitar Pickups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-guitar-pickups.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md) - [Folding Speaker-Equipped Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogabi-v3-guitar.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Smartphone-Based Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md)