# Band-Inspired Bass Guitars The Hand Painted Yellow Submarine Guitar Pays Homage to the Beatles By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-submarine-guitar References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2017/06/15/check-out-this-psychedelic-y.html) & [thepaintedplayer](http://www.thepaintedplayer.co.uk/) The people at The Painted Player Guitar Co have designed a yellow submarine guitar, which draws inspiration the 1968 animation feature of Yellow Submarine written and performed by [The Beatles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-x-crocs-classic-clog). The guitar's body is hand painted a sunshine yellow and shaped, as the name suggests, like a yellow submarine. The delicately painted instrument features four hand-designed 'windows' which the four Beatles -- John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr -- can be seen peering out from. The neck of the guitar complements its bold body with a light wood, and is completed with a blast of color ranging from blue, purple and green at the head. The yellow submarine guitar, part of the company's 'Artistic series,' is best suited for lovers of [custom guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibson-and-marc-jacobs), classic rock enthusiasts, or collectors of one of a kind merchandise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Hand-painted Instruments:** Opportunity for artists and musicians to collaborate in creating unique, personalized instruments. - **Pop Culture-inspired Guitars:** Demand for guitars that pay homage to iconic bands and movies, appealing to collectors and fans alike. - **Customization and Collectibles:** Growing market for one-of-a-kind, highly specialized instruments that cater to specific preferences and interests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Musical Instruments:** Chance for guitar manufacturers and retailers to tap into the niche market of personalized, pop culture-inspired instruments. - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to collaborate with guitar companies and create unique, hand-painted instruments. - **Collectibles and Memorabilia:** Market for collectors and enthusiasts to acquire limited edition guitars that hold sentimental value and symbolize fandom. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rock Band-Honoring Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-x-crocs-classic-clog.md) - [Pop Punk-Inspired Bass Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-dirnt.md) - [Artist-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boygenius.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Playful Music Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loog-x-hello-kitty.md) - [Reimagined High-End Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highend-guitar.md) - [Gold-Foil Pickup Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialedition-guitar.md) - [Musician-Backed Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-1.md) - [Recycled Guitar Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-guitar-1.md)