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Takoyaki-themed electric guitar grills up Osaka's favorite treat

Instrument pays homage to Japan's octopus ball capital

The takoyaki guitar is an actual instrument that can be played. (Photo courtesy of Iwatani)

OSAKA -- Music and octopus: two great tastes that taste great together?

Iwatani -- an industrial gas company that also makes cooking equipment -- and Yamano Music have put that idea to the test with a guitar whose body is made from a takoyaki pan.

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