# Fully Functional Gamer Instruments The Custom Super Mario Guitar Helps Save Virtual Worlds By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-guitar References: [obviouswinner](http://www.obviouswinner.com/obvwin/2012/8/31/mamma-mia-its-a-custom-super-mario-bros-electric-guitar.html) & [g33kd](http://www.g33kd.com/index.php) Super Mario Bros has such an iconic theme song, and now you can play that song on an equally iconic custom Super Mario Guitar. This full-size electric guitar has 24 frets and mushroom inlays on the neck. Fully functioning, the Super Mario Guitar has great sound quality and amazing design elements as well. Over the years, Mario has saved the world using many different attacks and strategies. Take the guitar as a throwback to Mario Paint on Super Nintendo. In that game, you could create songs using little Mario icons as music notes on staff. Well, the training wheels are off now. Make some music that Mario would be proud of with this awesome gamer guitar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Gamer Instrument Customization:** There is an opportunity for innovative companies to create customizable musical instruments for fans of video games. - **Gamification of Musical Instruments:** There is an opportunity to integrate video game themes and elements into musical instruments to create a unique experience. - **Nostalgic Musical Gear:** There is an opportunity for companies to create musical equipment that taps into nostalgia for iconic video games. ### Who This Affects Most - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** Musical instrument manufacturers can tap into the gamer market by creating custom instruments inspired by video games. - **Video Game Peripheral Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of video game peripherals can create musical instruments that are compatible with popular gaming systems to offer gamers unique experiences. - **Cultural Merchandise Manufacturing:** Companies that create cultural merchandise can expand their product lines to include musical instruments inspired by popular video games. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gaming Star Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invincibility-star.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Video Game-Themed Play Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideon-racer.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Playful Music Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loog-x-hello-kitty.md) - [Guitar-Shaped Cutting Scissors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikken-cutlery.md) - [Fire-Breathing Toy Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jakks-pacific-super-mario-bros-movie.md) - [Gaming Console Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-cart-coffe-table.md)