Japanese luthier creates phone cases that look like miniature Strats, Les Pauls, and Teles – and the internet can’t get enough
If you’ve ever wished your phone could look as cool as your guitar, a Japanese luthier has made that dream a reality.
T. Sato of Moonshine Craft & Custom is handcrafting smartphone cases that mimic the bodies of iconic vintage guitars with astonishing realism – and the internet is losing it over them.
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Moonshine Craft & Custom’s cases aren’t just prints slapped on plastic. Each one is inspired by a real guitar, from relic’d Stratocasters and Telecasters to Gibson SGs and Les Pauls.
There are sunburst finishes, pickguard edges, and even a faded TV Yellow model that’s straight-up retro vibes. Some even come complete with rusted screws and flaking paint, giving the illusion of a well-loved instrument in miniature.
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Sato, a one-man workshop handling guitar repairs and custom builds, stumbled onto the idea after his own phone case fell apart. He crafted a replacement and shared it on Instagram, where the response was immediate and overwhelming.
“I’m truly delighted to have received such an overwhelming response through news sites and elsewhere for these smartphone cases crafted by a guitar maker,” he writes. “I handle guitar making, repairs, and custom work all by myself. In my spare time, I strive to create smartphone cases with the same care and dedication, hoping to share the joy with everyone.”
The cases, compatible with both iPhones and Androids, cost around £50 ($67) each. And with each case handcrafted, demand has far outstripped supply, with every listing on Sato’s Mercari store currently sold out and a 2-3 month wait for new orders. Guitars Japan has even been drafted in to help fulfill requests.
Moonshine Craft & Custom continues to take orders, so if you want a phone that’s as striking as a vintage guitar, now’s the time to act.
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