Gimmick, anyone? Japanese guitar manufacturer, K's Japan, is now making it easier for guitarists to channel their inner Kurt Cobain or Pete Townshend, by offering the "guitar born to be destroyed": The "Smash." In a nod to today's green movement, K's is even encouraging buyers to mail the broken pieces back to the company for recycling.
The "Smash," which looks like a Tele, retails for just $55, comes in two colors and boasts a lightweight "Special Empty Body" that falls apart easily upon smashing (why make rebellion physically exhausting?). In addition, the guitar has allegedly been designed to produce a satisfyingly anarchic racket when destroyed, a sound you can hear for yourself by visiting the K's Japan site.
The official tag line for the product is a "destroyable price and recyclable system." Alternate suggestion: "ridiculous product for silly people."
