Machine Gun Kelly responds to reaction over “razor blade” guitar: “I’m sad at how people perceive me”

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Machine Gun Kelly has responded to the wave of negative comments about his new signature guitar, saying he was left feeling disappointed at the way people “perceive” him.The new model was released earlier this week in collaboration with manufacturer Schecter and came as the follow-up to his hot pink Mainstream Sellout model, which arrived last year.Named the Razor Blade, the design delivered exactly what the name suggested.

The body is made from solid basswood and 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.Other features include it being 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.A post shared by Schecter Guitar Research (@schecterguitarsofficial)Following its launch, those on social media were quick to criticise the unconventional axe, with some arguing that the design was so ridiculous that they wanted to “boycott” the guitar company.Others also likened the shape to that of the comedy guitar brand, Chibson – including the brand itself, who posted a parody of the advert on its Instagram page.A post shared by Chibson USA (@chibson_usa)Now, MGK has responded to the backlash and revealed he has been bothered by the wave of negative comments.“I’ll never explain my art, because true art is conversational and always up for interpretation,” he wrote in an update on X/Twitter. “But I will say, most of you constantly interpret it wrong.