Hello Jacqueline. I will try to answer your questions in order.
1: The models look great. I would be willing to do a review, yes, under the same terms we did our last 12-string review. I like the Black Limba wood of the FDK1000. I think it might even be cool to offer the FTC800 with this wood option too.
2: Do I think the designs will be popular? Hard to say. I think it would depend heavily on the price point and possibly a couple changes. The problem I see with the FDK1000 is you seem to be going for a heavy metal or progressive shred player with the body shape and Dinky headstock, but the pickups are passive Alnico, which tend to be associated with more traditional classic rock or blues players. That guitar is almost begging for a Floyd Rose or Kahler bridge and active, or at least hot overwound pickups. I think that guitar is confused in its design. It doesn't know who its target player is. If you changed the headstock to something like a 3+3 with a more traditional look you could keep all the other specs the same and attract more players. Add the option of locking tuners and stainless steel frets and I think you might have something. The FTC800 again seems to be melding two different ideas together - the traditional Telecaster shape with an edgier, heavy metal look. But it definitely is the more appealing of the two guitars for me personally. The problem I see is you're up against guitars like this Harley Benton: https://www.thomannmusic.com/harley_benton_fusion_t_hh_roasted_fnt.htm?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_5WvBhBAEiwAZtCU76W8crUSVccaCqCkM4lMRFsQs3A0pS23E5IVjgwVg-RaQWPodJNPtxoCou4QAvD_BwE
For $345 that guitar will give me stainless steel frets, a Wilkinson bridge, locking tuners, and a roasted maple neck (something that's all the rage currently). But their headstock is BUTT UGLY! Yours is better. What I would suggest to compete is to add the stainless steel frets, locking tuners, and do roasted maple necks if you can, but if you cannot do roasted maple necks, finish the back of the neck with something like Tung Oil rather than traditional poly finish for a sleeker feel and advertise that fact. A lot of players like me prefer this finish. Personally, I would also like to see the 3-way switch changed to a Les Paul style switch and moved to the upper bout like a Les Paul on this model. I think if you did all of that and could come in under $350, you'd have the Harley Benton beat and would have a real winner on your hands with the FTC800.
3: Colors? I like the color options on the FDK800 on your website. You should offer all those same colors on the FTC800. I think the FDK1000 would look cool in crackle finishes like the old Charvels and Jacksons of the 80s, if you have a way to do that. You could even keep the reverse pointy headstock if you went with finishes like that. Those finishes have seen a revival of interest lately because of YouTubers playing their old Charvels. As for price, like I said, I think you should be shooting to keep it under $350 for both models. But probably more if you could do the crackle finish. https://tinyurl.com/3zwrxkts
4: I had not heard of Bocchi the Rock until you mentioned it. Looks like something my daughters would be into.
I hope you find my suggestions helpful. Of the two models, you'll sell more of the FTC800.
I posted this as a live stream earlier today, but as with most of my more controversial live streams on YouTube, I usually either take them down or put them behind a paywall within a day so as not to give my enemies an easy way to attack me. If they want to attack me, I would rather make it slightly harder for them. As I say in the video, whether someone is Jewish is not material to me. That fact alone does mean I cannot be someone's friend. I have Jewish members of my extended family, in fact, who I love and would also fight for. But when Israel (which happens to be a Jewish state) starts behaving like a mafia and using their collective power to attack people I care about to deprive my family of power or access to resources, I start to get angry. Now you're acting like a mafia. Now you're fucking with my world. At some point we have to fuck back. More to come on this as my thoughts evolve, but at this point, I'm seeing no good way forward other than punishing the GOP who take their ...
Not sure if this is something I'll ever publish on the channel, so I thought I'd include it here as an exclusive. Enjoy!
In this video, I put on the cloak of a preacher and talk about why the modern state of Israel spoken about in Genesis 12 is NOT the same as the modern state of Israel we see today and why this idea that we should never oppose Israel is a false teaching. I will back my argument up with Christian scripture. This is something I've never attempted to do before - offer up a Biblical teaching. I do not feel qualified at all. In fact, I am probably one of the least qualified preachers on earth. But maybe that's why you should listen anyway. If you have more to add, or if you have a rebuttal, feel free to comment. I'm all ears and willing to learn more.
BTW, I can’t wait to hear you excoriate Fender going the way of Gibson.
Gibson: “We screw over independent guitar manufacturers.”
Fender: “Hold my beer.” 🍺
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