From ornate 50's Goldtops and White Falcons, through the 80's era of airbrushing guitars, to modern day guitar masterpieces! The guitar has always been something to show off in crazy and unique ways, and there some some amazing famous guitars that are certainly 'out there'!
In this video Dagan takes you through the history of famous crazy guitar finishes - from subtle artwork and decals, to Eric Claptons 'Fool' Gibson SG, Rick Nielsen's chequerboard Hamers & beyond!
Self-expression and individuality go hand in hand when it comes to creating music, and modifying the look of your guitar has always been a great way to express yourself even more! Shooting to prominence in the Psychedelic era of the 60's, and not stopping since! You'll find custom guitar finishes in genres such as Rock, Punk, Metal, Indie, Pop, Reggae - you name it, they'll be an individual standing out with a unique, crazy guitar in all of them!
Let us know your favourite looking crazy guitar finish in the comments below!
Get the guitars Dagan mentions in this video at PMT Online below:
Jackson Chequered Past Soloist - https://bit.ly/3oVTaRG
Eddie Van Halen Striped Models - https://bit.ly/3iqpzfO
Fender Guitars - https://bit.ly/3HvruZN
Gibson Guitars - https://bit.ly/3IO0gxm
Ibanez Guitars - https://bit.ly/4252zEP
Schecter Guitars - https://bit.ly/3CAWMMq
Kramer Guitars - https://bit.ly/3F4xIid
Charvel Guitars - https://bit.ly/43wGaB8
ESP & LTD Guitars - https://bit.ly/3WXKoz6
Gretsch Guitars - https://bit.ly/3lL2MgD
Fender Tom Morello 'Soul Power' Strat - https://bit.ly/3P4r4yh
Watch the videos Dagan mentions in this video at PMT Online below:
Steve Jones 'Sex Pistols' Guitar Gear Rundown - https://youtu.be/69R3vBdFtlQ
How The Get The ULTIMATE 80's Guitar Tone - https://youtu.be/_EPbetgGnEU
Kramer 'Custom Graphic Collection' Guitars - https://youtu.be/EmmughMzzic
00:00 Intro
01:12 There's Always Been Someone Doing Something Different...
02:07 1940's & 1950's - The Early Days Of Guitar Customisation
03:20 1960's & 1970's - The Era Of Self-Expression
05:55 Guitar Companies Start To Catch On
06:40 Mid-Late 1970's - Heavier Music, Crazier Finishes!
12:40 1980's - The Decade Of Extravagance
18:30 1990's - The Grunge Influence
22:50 2000's - Modern, Innovative Guitar Finishes Continue
27:51 Today - Are Crazy Finishes Still A Thing?
29:06 Final Thoughts
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