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Hand-Carved Skull Violins

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

These Violins Make Playing the Strings More Epic

— April 30, 2014 — Art & Design
These skull violins show that playing a more classical instrument doesn’t have to be a stuffy experience. The Straton skull violin by Barbera Transducer Systems brings a more rock edge to the classic frame of a violin.

When you think about interesting bodies on instruments, guitars are usually what come to mind, but Barbera Transducer Systems is showing that violins have a bit of an edge as well. The skull violins are made entirely of finely carved wood and come with a variety of customization options to get them just right for the classical player.

While violins' bodies are generally pretty standard, this skull violin flips the script completely. The actual skull body doesn’t get in the way of playing at all and even sits comfortable in the arms.


Trend Themes
1. Alternative Instrument Designs - Innovative instrument designs that bring a more contemporary or unique edge to classical instruments such as violins or cellos, giving musicians more customization options and engaging new audiences.
2. Hand-carved Artistic Instruments - Instruments with intricate and personalized designs crafted by skilled artists or woodcarvers, providing a unique touch to the classical instrument market.
3. Crossover Instruments - Instruments that fuse different genres or styles together to create a new sound or playing experience.
Industry Implications
1. Musical Instruments - Opportunities for instrument manufacturers to create new, innovative designs for traditional classical instruments, offering customization and personalization options.
2. Fine Arts - Demand for unique, hand-crafted instruments that can serve as both a functional instrument and a piece of art, appealing to collectors and musicians.
3. Music Education - Opportunities for music schools or private instructors to incorporate alternative instrument designs into their programs, attracting more diverse and contemporary music students.
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