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A roundup of the world’s unusual and uniquely shaped guitars

We’re showcasing a roundup of unique, quirky guitars from around the world!They’re fun to look at all by themselves.If you love guitars, this is a must-see.Discovering new guitars you didn’t know about might just broaden your playing.It’s absolutely worth a look—highly recommended!

A roundup of unusual transformable guitars from around the world (21–30)

Warrior

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Warrior

Among Jackson’s many unconventional guitars—starting with the asymmetrical Randy V shape—the Warrior stands out with a particularly distinctive design.

While it’s a shape popular with metal guitarists, its unique vibe comes from relying less on straight lines and more on flowing curves.

Flame Sword Rathalos Guitar

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Flame Sword Rathalos Guitar

This is the result of a collaboration between ESP and Monster Hunter: a guitar designed after the Blaze Sword Rathalos, one of the iconic weapons from the Monster Hunter series.

It was made to order for a limited time from 2014 to 2015.

The price? A staggering 2.3 million yen!

A roundup of unusual transforming guitars from around the world (31–40)

Picasso Guitar

Pat Metheny Pikasso 42-string guitar
Picasso Guitar

It’s a bit different from so-called “shaped” guitars, but here’s a peculiar instrument known for its use by jazz guitarist Pat Metheny.

It’s a harp guitar with a total of four necks, two sound holes, and a whopping 42 strings.