And you thought talking on the phone while driving was bad!

October 3rd, 2006

This is either a very cool or very scary prospect (or both). We just learned that First Act Guitars and Volkswagen have teamed up. The result? “Beginning October 3 and continuing through December 31, any customer that purchases or leases a designated Volkswagen model from the new 2007 line - including Jetta, Jetta GLI, GTI, Rabbit, New Beetle and New Beetle Convertible, as well as select 2006 models – will receive their own completely customized First Act GarageMaster electric guitar that will play seamlessly through the car’s existing audio system.”

But wait, G.A.S. victims, there’s more! “Each electric guitar will display the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the owner’s Volkswagen vehicle and will also have custom colored pick guards complementing the exterior of the car. The guitar will feature the traditional Volkswagen logo and “V Dub” inlay, a guitar strap made of safety belts, VW knobs, a prominent blue indicator light that matches the trademark instrument panel lighting of Volkswagen vehicles, VW logo guitar picks and a carrying case to take the music anywhere. Volkswagen owners can now create a concert in their garage, play for the entire tailgate party or shred in the beach parking lot.”

Head on over to this website explaining it all to get the specs. The site was informative but I couldn’t figure out if there was a tube amp version of the Jetta; if the speedometer goes up to 11; or find out if the gas pedal also doubles as a wah-wah. Oh, well. Just remember, kids, don’t shred and drive! -JV

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