Alternative Generation

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What makes this collection special

Alternative Generation explores the different styles that shaped music from the 1990s onward: grunge, punk rock, indie, alternative rock and contemporary pop rock. It includes pieces associated with Kurt Cobain and Nirvana, Green Day and several more recent bands.

The theme is not one particular guitar outline but the freedom to combine bold graphics, bright colours, muted finishes and contrasting body shapes. That visual variety defines the collection.

How to choose your miniature

Choose first what matters to you: a musical connection, the shape, a colour or the space available for displaying your pieces. The individual product pages are the best place to compare photos and verified details.

• By artist or band : Start with the musician or band whose sound means the most to you.
• By silhouette : Compare the outline of the instruments to create a coherent display.
• By finish : Alternate dark, light and colourful finishes according to the effect you want.
• By visual details : Look closely at the artwork and details when two miniatures have a similar shape.

Build a collection with character

Nirvana, Kurt Cobain and Green Day offer natural starting points because several catalogue pieces are associated with them. Compare individual photos rather than relying on the artist’s name alone, and expand gradually to more recent bands.

A successful collection does not have to be exhaustive. Two, three or four carefully chosen miniatures can establish a clear visual direction. Start with a favourite and add pieces that complement or contrast with it.

If you are unsure how to begin, our guide to choosing a collectible miniature guitar explains how to build a collection around artists, shapes, colours or periods.

To display or give as a gift

Try a striking graphic piece beside a simpler one, group black and red finishes, or arrange models associated with the 1990s separately from more recent scenes.

These miniatures can be displayed at home, in a music room or on a desk. They also make a thoughtful gift when you start with the recipient’s genuine musical tastes rather than simply choosing the best-known name.

For an attractive display, vary heights, silhouettes and colours, and leave enough room for every piece to be seen. Check each product page for dimensions, photos and other available specifications.

Explore the collection

Browse the models in this selection, compare their shapes and finishes, and open the individual product pages for details. You can also visit the full Guitar Icons catalogue to discover other styles.

The names of musicians and bands describe the catalogue’s musical associations; they do not imply an official endorsement or a claim that every miniature is an exact replica of an original instrument.

Related artists and bands: Kurt Cobain / Nirvana · Green Day