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

A roundup of the world’s unusual and uniquely shaped guitars
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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 (1–10)

Boden

Illuminate by Sarah Longfield
Boden

The Boden, released in 2010 by Sweden’s Strandberg, upended conventional ideas about headless guitar body shapes with a design unlike anything before.

Like many unconventional guitars, its innovative yet rational approach may well become a long‑loved classic over time.

oil can guitar

Bohemian Surf Wax Oil Can Guitar | Review
oil can guitar

A guitar that astonishingly uses an oil can for the body.

They also sell basses and electric ukuleles.

It might take some getting used to when playing, but there’s probably no other guitar as stable when you just set it upright on the floor.

moonsault

KAWAI MOONSAULT GUITAR. 1990. Featured at MOMA Dangerous Curves Exhibit.
moonsault

Kawai Musical Instruments is known as a piano manufacturer, but it once produced electric guitars as well.

Among them, the most famous is this crescent moon–shaped guitar, the Moonsault.

Although Kawai has withdrawn from guitar production, its bold design has won it many fans around the world.

Birdfish

Ulrich Teuffel – Birdfish – Montreal Guitar Show 2012 by Brice Delage
Birdfish

This guitar by German luthier Ulrich Teuffel is distinguished by a highly futuristic design.

It combines an aluminum frame with wooden components.

It’s also known for being used by SUGIZO of LUNA SEA.

Angel

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Angel

Speaking of Toshihiko Takamizawa of THE ALFEE, he’s famous for his flashy, custom-shaped ESP guitars.

Among them, the guitar that could be called his signature is the “Angel” series, adorned with angelic carvings.

In this video, an unexpected mishap occurs because of that enormous guitar.