Craftsmen converts AK47 rifle into guitar

Ha! I would love to have one of these!  200610 06 Images Xin 3121003051321296530932-1

Musical craftsman Luis Alberto Paredes and his family have branched out from their fine classic string instruments to fashion electric guitars from shotguns and AK47s once used by fighters caught up in the country’s lingering conflict.

I wonder what a shotgun guitar looks like?

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Steve Sep 10th 2007 culture, rifles, shotguns Tags: , One Comment

One Response to “Craftsmen converts AK47 rifle into guitar”

  1. michaelon 13 Mar 2008 at 9:18 am link comment

    I would very much like to purchase a guitar, made from a real ak47. I would be very greatful if you can help. thank you…..

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