# Illuminated Glamstruments Gary Pons Etched Altuglass Pianos For Sheer Music Madness By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheer-music-madness-gary-pons-see-through-piano References: [luxe-magazine](http://www.luxe-magazine.com/31-3309-Gary_Pons_Le_piano_mis_a_nu) Gary Pons Pianos are not in the same league as Steinway or Schimmel and Pleyel pianos, and certainly not Bosendorfer when it comes to quality of instruments, but for flair and panache, Gary Pons Pianos are unequaled. The pianos from Pons are Plexart and use [aluminum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-premiere) and Altuglass for the instrument bodies. The French built pianos are considered [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bells-whistles) by the designer. **Implications** - In a superficial world, presentation and aesthetics arguably trump quality and practicality. This pattern has resulted in some arguably inferior products being more widely purchased based on superficial elements which attract and sustain the consumer's attention and appeal to their greater values. smart companies can benefit from finding a balance between novelty and quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Superficial-driven Consumerism:** There is a growing trend where consumers prioritize superficial elements over quality and practicality, leading to the popularity of inferior products. - **Flair and Panache:** Consumers are seeking products that offer unique aesthetics and artistic design, even if they may not boast the same level of quality as established brands. - **Balance of Novelty and Quality:** Companies can capitalize on the demand for novelty by creating products that find a balance between novelty and high-quality craftsmanship. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Musical Instruments:** The musical instrument industry can explore the opportunity to create visually stunning instruments that cater to the growing demand for unique aesthetics. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can tap into the trend of superficial-driven consumerism by offering products that prioritize aesthetics and artistic design over practicality. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace the trend of flair and panache by incorporating visually striking pieces, such as the illuminated glamstruments, into their designs and offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Art Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-and-stone-piano-v2.md) - [Digital HD Display Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozart-console-piano.md) - [Stealthy Rare Wooden Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torch-t01.md) - [Incredibly Elegant Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegant-keyboard.md) - [Collaboration Piano Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-model-piano.md) - [Radical Majestic Instrument Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ravenchord.md) - [Elegant Digital Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oura-series.md) - [Mini Illuminated Digital Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-portable-piano.md) - [Digital Motion-Sensing Pianos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-piano.md)