If you\u2019ve ever wished your phone could look as cool as your guitar, a Japanese luthier has made that dream a reality.<\/p>\n
T. Sato of Moonshine Craft & Custom is handcrafting smartphone cases that mimic the bodies of iconic vintage guitars with astonishing realism \u2013 and the internet is losing it over them.<\/p>\n
Moonshine Craft & Custom\u2019s cases aren\u2019t just prints slapped on plastic. Each one is inspired by a real guitar, from relic\u2019d Stratocasters<\/a> and Telecasters<\/a> to Gibson<\/a> SGs and Les Pauls<\/a>.<\/p>\n There are sunburst finishes, pickguard edges, and even a faded TV Yellow model that\u2019s straight-up retro vibes. Some even come complete with rusted screws and flaking paint, giving the illusion of a well-loved instrument in miniature.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m truly delighted to have received such an overwhelming response through news sites and elsewhere for these smartphone cases crafted by a guitar maker,\u201d he writes. \u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n The cases, compatible with both iPhones and Androids, cost around \u00a350 ($67) each. And with each case handcrafted, demand has far outstripped supply, with every listing on Sato\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Moonshine Craft & Custom continues to take orders, so if you want a phone that\u2019s as striking as a vintage guitar, now\u2019s the time to act.<\/p>\n