Cardboard Fender Stratocaster shreds without being shredded

The Signal Snowboard crew is known for its unorthodox snowboard projects. Now the team has partnered with Ernest Packaging and Fender's custom shop to create a playable cardboard Stratocaster. Except for its corrugated body and neck, the guitar is ou...

Fender Stratocaster Cutting Board: Chopodile Rock

Cut food like a rock star with this Fender Stratocaster Cutting Board. It will really strike a chord with foodies and rockers alike.

This guitar-sized cutting board is shaped like the body of a Fender Stratocaster (or maybe Telecaster. I’m no rock god, so I have no idea), and made from recycled alder wood. You will love it as you crank the music up and chop some veggies! Or cheese if you want to hit some sharp notes.

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It will look awesome in your kitchen, and your foods and vegetables will sing: “Here I am… chop me like a hurricane!”

[via Cool Stuff Dude]

Tiny Guitars are Finger Pluckin’ Insane

I’ve tried playing the guitar on a few occasions in my life, but I always got frustrated with proper fret placement that I like to blame on my fat fingers rather than my lack of coordination. So when I saw these miniature guitar models from Japan, I realized that things could be a whole lot worse for me.

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These 10 inch-tall Guitar Legend models from Media Factory are incredibly detailed 1/8th scale versions of authentic electric and bass guitars, from brands including Fender, Gretsch, Ovation and Zemaitis.

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Each one is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, but no detail has been left out – other than the ability to actually play them. Depending on the model, they include accessories such as tiny guitar stands and cases as well.

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They’re available from Amazon Japan or Media Factory for ¥1,764 (~$17 USD) each, but the guys at White Rabbit Express can import them to other countries for you if you’re interested.

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Forsake Start-Up Envy: Three Reasons Why Large Companies Should Out-Innovate Start-Ups


This is the first of a two-part series on how large companies can out-innovate start-ups. Part Two is available here.  An accompanying infographic is also available. An executive recently left his...