This approach has been a big part of the drug companies for years. It cost so much to develope a marketable drug (billions of dollars when averaged over the failures)that the day after its patent expires there is a generic on the market.

You wrote, "That part you already have down pat. Build brand recognition by using your iron in excellent amps and take 'em to shows. I think that would be excellent. People sure have responded favorably to your amp designs, and I think having your own transformers wound sets you apart and ahead. Sure could be coooool."

Well said

......Colin