# Compact Electric Guitars The 'Jammy' Slide Guitar is Compact and Connects to Your Smartphone By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-05-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slide-guitar References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/jammy-compact-guitar/49506/) & [playjammy](http://playjammy.com/) The majority of [electric guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voltage-davinci) are associated with being quite large, but the 'Jammy' slide guitar aims to change this with an extending design that is capable of being compacted down. The 'Jammy' [connects wirelessly to your smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro) or tablet via Bluetooth and enables users to jam out however they want without having to feel limited by what's possible with a traditional guitar. The 'Jammy' slide guitar is the design work of the Delaware-based startup RnD64 and features real steels strings that mimic the feeling of playing a real guitar. Users can connect the 'Jammy' directly to a [pair of headphones or an amp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/positive-grid-spark-neo) to play it however they wish without having to feel restricted one way or another. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact Electric Guitars:** The 'Jammy' slide guitar introduces a compact and extending design, disrupting the traditional large electric guitar market. - **Wireless Connectivity:** The 'Jammy' slide guitar connects wirelessly to smartphones and tablets, offering a new way for musicians to jam and be creative. - **Real Steel Strings:** The 'Jammy' slide guitar incorporates real steel strings, providing a realistic and authentic playing experience for users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** The 'Jammy' slide guitar innovation opens up opportunities for manufacturers to create compact electric guitars and diversify their product offerings. - **Mobile Device Accessories:** The wireless connectivity of the 'Jammy' slide guitar presents opportunities for accessory manufacturers to develop innovative products that enhance the musical capabilities of smartphones and tablets. - **Audio Equipment Retail:** The 'Jammy' slide guitar's compatibility with headphones and amps creates a market opportunity for retailers to cater to musicians seeking portable and versatile instruments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folding Speaker-Equipped Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogabi-v3-guitar.md) - [Headstock-Topped MIDI Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitars.md) - [Packable Electroacoustic Travel Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guitar.md) - [Children-Forward Guitar Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallscale-electric-guitars.md) - [Travel-Friendly Folding Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travelfriendly-folding-guitar.md) - [All-in-One Audio Entertainment Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enya-nexg-smart-guitar.md) - [Bamboo Smart Travel Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-guitar-1.md) - [Minimalist Instrument-Holding Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-guitar-amp.md) - [Miniature Guitar Practice Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-practice-amp.md)