no way. you're payin for the nice wood for sure. paint can only take longer can't it? i would say for a start, you gotta cover costs and add a little for yourself. i've been offered wall space in a couple of locals which is awesome. but i guess the kids are gonna go for the cheapo name brands over yours or mine everytime so i figure to get your name out there you gotta compete with budget prices until your product is championed by the store folks. i was originally thinking cost + £100 a day, 3-4 days turn around on a natural oil finish solid guitar or bass, but now i'm coming down to earth and realistically only expect to cover cost + maybe £100. so if any one wants a beautifull mahogany padauk purpleheart jet black gabon ebony 7 string with kent armstrong for about £400, you know where i am!
