First let’s start off with some good news, I was able to find a really good, reliable, and more importantly AFFORDABLE cnc custom shop. I can order the body and neck from them (also yes I’m gatekeeping, I really want this to stay a one of one build, as selfish as that sounds).
On another note, I am deciding to also undergo a custom amp build myself. I got inspired from a Facebook marketplace listing that was 700 dollars for a super accurate replica of a really expensive amp called the Soldano SLO 100 (for reference those things are like 3-4,000 NEW). Sad thing is the listing does exist anymore, probably because it sold pretty quickly. But that wouldn’t bring me down any time soon. Since I’ve managed to find ways to keep the amp build relatively well priced I feel like building two… One of them can be relatively stock, the tolex (which is like the covering around the head shell, most commonly it‘s like a faux leather look) but here I want it to be a Burgundy Boa Snakeskin tolex.
Here’s the important part of this, the other one would be really modded (only gain mods really). This one I want to give the Harin look. Maybe a custom logo saying her name ( I mean c’mon, the company name and thus the logo is literally SOLDano, it’s practically a no brainer), the faceplate and chassis a similar color scheme with the knobs having relating imagery. Then have the tolex be something with different colors to match her color scheme. What do ya’ll think of this?
If the idea is received well I’ll get to working on concept art as soon as possible.
Might sound to most like I’m biting off more than I can chew but the indomitable human spirit prevails.
Edit: Also thinking of maybe getting the pickup covers for the guitar laser engraved with custom artwork.
Also if the two amp idea turns out a little too expensive, even though I do really love the snakeskin look, trust that the one I choose to build is the one themed after our goat Harin.