Three Musicians Play ’99 Luftballons’ on a Nine Neck Custom Fender Guitar

Three musicians performed a pretty remarkable instrumental cover of the Nena song “99 Luftballons” on a giant nine neck guitar from the Fender Custom Shop.

99 Luftballons on a 9-Neck Fender by Fender Custom Shop

This massive guitar was designed by luthier Paul Waller and is a combination of several instruments in one.

It’s part: Mandolin, Mustang, Jaguar, Telecaster, Stratocaster, Jazzmaster, Bass VI, P Bass and Jazz Bass.

The guitar made its first public appearance at the NAMM Show in 2018.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.