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'Smash' Guitar Designed for Rocking, Wrecking and Recycling

by Caleb Johnson on July 16, 2010 at 04:40 PM

Japanese 'Smash' Guitar

We've all wanted to smash a guitar into thousands of pieces like The Who's Pete Townshend, but unless you're making Pete Townshend-type money, it's not a wise idea -- until now. According to Wired, manufacturer K's Japan has designed a line of guitars that are meant to be played, smashed and recycled. Costing just $55, the aptly-named 'Smash' has a lightweight neck and hollow body carved from maple and rosewood, making it easy to swing. After a killer set (or practice with your friends in Mom and Dad's basement), you can smash the guitar until your heart's content, and then, just mail the broken pieces back to K's Japan so more guitars can be made.

We can't speak much for the guitar's tone. But really, who cares about sound when you can wail on an axe with a guilt-free conscience? Rock on, geeks. Check out some Japanese bands getting their anger out here. [From: Wired]

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