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Iconic Uniquely Shaped Guitars

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The Prince Estate Makes the Singer's Iconic Cloud Guitar Available

— July 1, 2019 — Pop Culture
The Cloud guitar -- an instrument whose aesthetic has come to be exclusively connected to the name Prince, is made available to eager fans and musicians on prince.com. The piece has a potent history, as it is a symbol of the late singer's charisma, social power, and musical talent. The Cloud guitar is actually inspired by "a uniquely-shaped bass guitar in the late ’70s." Prince had stumbled across it, while instrument shopping with André Cymone.

The ultra-exclusive Cloud guitar is available as a Schecter replica in both white and blue. Priced at $1,750 USD, the body of the instrument is mahogany, with a 3pc maple neck. Given the social status of this piece, it will, without a doubt, be popular among consumers.
Trend Themes
1. Exclusive Musical Instruments - The availability of exclusive musical instruments like the iconic Cloud guitar presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to create limited edition, high-end instruments that attract dedicated fans and musicians.
2. Symbolic Aesthetic Designs - The popularity of uniquely shaped guitars, such as the Cloud guitar associated with Prince, highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the creation of guitars with symbolic and visually striking aesthetic designs that resonate with consumers.
3. Celebrity-inspired Instruments - The demand for celebrity-inspired instruments, like the Cloud guitar inspired by Prince, opens opportunities for businesses to create and market instruments that capture the essence and legacy of iconic musicians.
Industry Implications
1. Music Instrument Manufacturing - The availability of the iconic Cloud guitar and its exclusive appeal presents disruptive innovation opportunities for music instrument manufacturers to create limited edition replicas or innovative designs that cater to collectors, musicians, and fans.
2. Music Retail and E-commerce - The popularity of exclusive and aesthetically distinct guitars like the Cloud guitar creates disruptive innovation opportunities for music retailers and e-commerce platforms to cater to the demand for unique instruments, leveraging limited releases and online sales strategies.
3. Celebrity Brand Collaborations - The success of celebrity-inspired instruments, exemplified by the Cloud guitar, paves the way for disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to collaborate with iconic musicians, creating exclusive instrument collections that resonate with their loyal fan base.
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