I’m just looking, no plans to buy. I find some of the innovations interesting. The stability of guitar tuners is appealing even if I prefer the aesthetics of itomaki. The neo looks to be somewhere between the traditional silk version and new-style hard versions like this. I remember Kyle doing a build with a wooden neo (found it!) so maybe we’re seeing the beginnings of a shift in tradition. Lastly, while I agree that the wrap obscures things a potential customer wants shown in a sale listing, I like the idea of a strap that cradles the instrument without placing stress on the neck joint or drilling strap buttons into the dou.
I think it makes sense that someone would try this with a used instrument. It’s inexpensive enough that they can experiment without breaking the bank. I’m really curious how well the changes work.