Anything But Classic: 5 Wacky Guitars

Ultimately, we know that a guitar, acoustic or classical, is only as good as the wood it’s made from. The rich tones and sounds produced by a quality wood are irreplaceable. But, let’s face it, some people are all about the visuals. Truthfully, we think wood is the most naturally attractive material a guitar can be crafted from. However, recently we’ve come across some strange guitars, electric, bass and acoustic, that are anything but classic representations of this timeless instrument.

American guitarist, songwriter, and producer, Steve Vai, has designed quite a variety of guitars over the course of his impressive career. Similarly, Ed Roman Guitars in Las Vegas has an entire line dedicated to imaginative, “abstract” guitars. While we might just stick to the classic guitars our tonewood helps create, we can still marvel at the originality of these mean machines, right?

1.) With a design based on the biotech instrument featured on Steve Vai’s 1999 album, The Ultra Zone, this guitar is out of this world!

Source: http://www.vai.com/steves-guitars/

2.) This heartbreaker is an Ibanez heart triple neck guitar is perfect for a loving, musical ménage à trois.

Source: http://www.vai.com/steves-guitars

3.) A gift to Steve Vai, this instrument is “scaly.” It’s cobra carvings are intricate and interesting, making this guitar a slithery masterpiece.

Source: http://www.vai.com/steves-guitars

4.) This beast was designed by Designed By Mike Risinger, Ed Roman and Mark Kendall. A Quicksilver guitar blasts tunes with a bite.

Source: http://www.edroman.com/guitars/markkendall.htm

5.) The Abstract Kingpin was designed with many functions in mind. Above all, as they mention on their website, “When we designed it we wanted to build a true piece of functional art.” Mission accomplished!

Source: http://www.edroman.com/guitars/abstract/kingpin.htm

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Anything But Classic: 5 Wacky Guitars

1.) With a design based on the biotech instrument featured on Steve Vai’s 1999 album, The Ultra Zone, this guitar is out of this world!

2.) This heartbreaker is an Ibanez heart triple neck guitar is perfect for a loving, musical ménage à trois.

3.) A gift to Steve Vai, this instrument is “scaly.” It’s cobra carvings are intricate and interesting, making this guitar a slithery masterpiece.

4.) This beast was designed by Designed By Mike Risinger, Ed Roman and Mark Kendall. A Quicksilver guitar blasts tunes with a bite.

5.) The Abstract Kingpin was designed with many functions in mind. Above all, as they mention on their website, “When we designed it we wanted to build a true piece of functional art.” Mission accomplished!

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