Born Rich

Since the time “bling” has crept into our dictionary, nothing in this world has been untouched by its glitter. And if you have been stunned by Shakira’s Swarovski guitar, then you need to open your eyes and watch out for more stunning bejeweled guitars we have bought to you today. And as it has always been difficult to separate the two words, glamour and music, Amanda Dunbar’s Precious Rebels Art Guitars also prove the same. Swapping a canvas for guitar, this artist has plastered them with loads of colorful, shiny crystals that enhance its oomphness. Aptly dubbed as “Precious Rebels,” the blinged-out works of playable art run from $15,000 to $75,000. Designed to be more than beautiful sculptures or just basic musical tools, these titivated guitars are an innovative integration of technology, art, music to be played, displayed and enjoyed. Don’t they epitomize the meaning of blinged art in the world of music, regardless of who’s trying to play them?
(Featured above are the Midas and Moon Shadow guitars.)


So far, the artist has created more than 30 guitars, such as the “Capri Tiger,” which features a metallic blue-and-black tiger crystal design. Another, “The Parisian,” is an intricate black-and-white swirled number. Also the Grammy Awards had requested a special guitar created by the artist that will be used to commemorate their 50-year anniversary. And Dunbar came up with a Gibson Black Beauty Les Paul with predominantly jet-black and black-diamond Swarovski crystals!

Ah, if your fingers are itching to play a few notes on this pimped guitar, you need to keep them in your pockets as the yet, the guitars are not for sale to the general public. However it is believed that a major retailer is looking into carrying the line, and musicians and others in the music industry have also shown interest.