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Just like you, here at MusicRadar we enjoy a giggle. Trawls through blogland and guitar forums reveal an abundance of lists of the coolest, ugliest, most badass, silliest, sickest and most epic failing-est guitars in the world.

Of course, it's all subjective. Beauty resides in the eye of the beholder. One man's Rickenbacker 330 is another man's Ibanez triple-neck. Quite simply, this is a collection of 14 outrageous guitars we found online that made us either laugh, cry, or very afraid indeed.

In some cases the picture quality is poor. In some cases, the identity of the luthier is anonymous. And in some cases, we'd suggest proceeding with extreme caution should there be children or those of a delicate persuasion present. Enjoy…

14. 'Sega' Genisitar

Take one Sega Genesis games console – or Mega Drive as it was known in Europe – add a neck, bridge and pickups, and hey presto. Just don't play the Mario theme on it, there are compatibility issues.

13. 'Squier' Thoroughbred

Some people put horse's heads in people's beds. They tend to get arrested for mob ties and animal cruelty. We're not sure why, but this equine variation on the Stratocaster outline makes us smile.

12. George Marlin Bigfoot

Entirely unsuitable for use in a Little Feat tribute band.