The Folding Electric Nomad
Going Like Sixty — July 29, 2008 — Art & Design
References: abc.net.au
Are you a rockstar that has to catch the metro bus because your tour bus isn't done yet? Previous guitar makers tried making a guitar that folds once. Good idea, but still, it's a pretty awkward instrument to put in a case. Now take a look at the Electric Nomad.
The guitar is made for electronic wandering minstrels. The neck on the Electric Nomad folds twice - more than other foldable guitars. It's a competition size electric ax with all the regular features to give it complete playability. Except the darn thing folds up! Half its normal size! The neck folds, the strings roll up on a spool, and it features all the usual features, usability and playability of a normal electric guitar; however, it's designed to be taken on travel.
The guitar is made for electronic wandering minstrels. The neck on the Electric Nomad folds twice - more than other foldable guitars. It's a competition size electric ax with all the regular features to give it complete playability. Except the darn thing folds up! Half its normal size! The neck folds, the strings roll up on a spool, and it features all the usual features, usability and playability of a normal electric guitar; however, it's designed to be taken on travel.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Instruments - The trend of making musical instruments more portable and convenient for musicians on-the-go presents an opportunity to disrupt the music industry.
2. Foldable Technology - The folding technology used in compact guitars such as the Electric Nomad presents an opportunity for disruption in other industries such as sports equipment, camping gear, and furniture design.
3. Minimalist Design - The minimalist design of the Electric Nomad and other compact guitars presents an opportunity for disruption in the fashion industry for wearable, functional accessories.
Industry Implications
1. Music Equipment - Innovation in portable, foldable instruments presents an opportunity to disrupt the music equipment industry with new product offerings catered to travelling musicians and street performers.
2. Travel Gear - The trend of making instruments more portable and foldable presents an opportunity for disruption in the travel gear industry with new offerings that are more compact and convenient for travellers.
3. Fashion Accessories - The minimalist design of compact guitars such as the Electric Nomad presents an opportunity for disruption in the fashion industry with wearable, functional accessories that are compact and easy to carry.
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