Testing Gimmicky Guitar Gadgets

I played in a band last year that gave me my first chance to hear an E-Bow. I'd heard a lot about them over the years, and about the third time I rehearsed with that band, the guy who was the main guitarist and singer pulled one out. He'd bought one and said he had in mind a Crowded House song we were learning, and he thought the E-Bow would be a good way of simulating the synthesizer keyboard parts. It might be something that would work over time, but it appeared to be really challenging, even for a guy who I thought of as a really accomplished guitar player.

The only thing that struck me as interesting was that first toy that he called the Hammer Jammer. I don't see that being anything more than a novelty for 99% of guitarists, but I think it might be of some value for an aspiring player with some type of permanent hand injury or unfortunate genetic trait. I used to belong to a forum where we had one guy who seemed to have stubs instead of full fingers, though I can't remember why. That Hammer Jammer would be invaluable to someone with certain types of hand disabilities, but for most players, I see it as a solution in search of a problem.

The second video in Samurai Guitarist's Testing Gimmicky Guitar Gadgets series

This one offers more potentially viable gadgets than the first one--and is still fun.
I have some experience with some of these--at least similar stuff any way.

Nad here 's a picture of some of my double Tortex experiments
That Blue & Purple one was the winner.

Here's another picture of the Triplet pick that shows the double blades--it's not mine--just one I found online.

This one isn't as crazy in some ways as the first two--but has some useful stuff.

And I will comment on each one:
Kaki King Bridge: I'm not sure if I'd use it much, but it would be fun to try this.
Chord Budd: as pointed out it is similar to a gadget in the first video--I didn't like the other one, and I don't think I'd like this one.
Maybe someone could use it? Maybe.
Piranha Bow: not quite my thing, the sound did not appeal to me. I get what they're trying to do, I just think they didn't quite get there.
Finger Stretcher: I find things like this of little or no use, and they could potentially cause issues. Early on my guitar teacher taught me an exercise to develop co-ordination in my fingers, and I found that helped with stretching as well--withotu actually risking injury. I still do the exercise.
Guitar Wing: This could be a cool idea-although maybe not my style. And there does seem to be some need for some upgrades or changes--as the execution isn't quite there. But cool idea.
Big Pick: Noit a gadget really, but more cool thing.
This is the one I'd be most likely to buy-it would fit in nicely with my pick collection. I have looked up the page--and the pick is $19 (US) and the custom printing is $7.
Tempting, maybe in the new year.

I agree
I’ve seen many videos on making them yourself & I have thought about trying it

Some comments & thoughts:
Harpad: Kind of cool, but I have a 12 string. And it doesn't make sense to me price wise, maybe it would to someone else.

Chordinero: It odes seem to work, and I can see some people doing cool stuff with one, but it's not something I'd be likely to use. Although I would try it if I had the chance.

Guitar-Jo: Hmm, a no from me. I don't like the sound--it sounds fake. You'd be better off to get a six string banjo/guitjo/banjitar.

Submarine Pickup: Could be cool for some stuff, especially if you are into experimental stuff. It certainly has its uses.

Guitar Shirt: I was tempted to get one--and I still might if I saw a better price on one. Just for fun--not to be taken seriously.

overall one of the more useful offerings in this series.
While most of this isn't my thing, I can see how some could get good use for most of them.
So no complaint about these--just probably not for me.

Other than the shirt--for fun.

I've also seen bass & drum versions--so a power trio could be fun.