Internet reacts to Machine Gun Kelly’s new razor blade custom Schecter guitar

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Machine Gun Kelly has unveiled his latest signature guitar, and the internet isn’t impressed.The new model is the musician’s third signature model with the Schecter brand, and without question, his most radical design to date.Titled the Razor Blade, the final design delivers exactly what the name suggests.

The body, made from solid basswood, has been carved into the same shape as a blade, and a metallic scratchplate covers the entire top of it, giving the impression it is made of solid metal.It is a single-pickup electric, equipped with a single master volume control and a toggle kill switch.

Schecter’s own USA Pasadena Plus humbucker is also featured at the bridge position.The Machine Gun Kelly Razor Blade is available now, priced at $1,499 (£1,179).

It does not ship with a guitar case.A post shared by Schecter Guitar Research (@schecterguitarsofficial)Unsurprisingly, the unorthodox design hasn’t gone down well with everyone, and many have taken to social media to share their takes on the new guitar.For the most part, most commenting on the original Schecter post on Instagram have likened the design to that of the comedy guitar brand, Chibson – saying that they couldn’t believe it was given the go-ahead by the company.Others, however, were a bit harsher with their thoughts on the new model. “Used to be a schecter fan till about 2 mins ago,” one wrote, while another agreed adding that the new look was “the grossest thing I’ve ever seen”.“Everyone, this deserves a boycott.