Rufus & Violeta
Hey Violeta, I hear you’ve been tinkering with some new gear for your shows. What’s the deal—need a custom rig or a bike that can handle the long road trips between gigs? I’m good with bolts and engines, so maybe I can help make sure you’re road-ready.
Thanks for the check‑in, you always know how to keep things humming. I’m knee‑deep in a modular rig that feels like a living organism—every patch a new personality, and I want it to shift from warm analog to raw digital noise on a button press. The bike idea? I’m dreaming of a folding electric that can carry my pedals, a tiny amp rack, and a laptop, but it still needs to look like a piece of art, not just a tool. If you can hook up the bolts and give the chassis a little flair, that would be a lifesaver. I need it to be road‑ready and show‑ready at the same time.
Sure thing, Violeta. I can put together a lightweight frame that’ll fit the pedals, amp, laptop, and still look good. Just bring me the specs and I’ll sort out the bolts and finish.
That’s amazing, thanks! I need a frame about 2.2 meters long, 20 cm wide, light but strong—ideally carbon or a hybrid steel/aluminum. The top plate should be flat to hold a 12” amp rack, and the back plate needs a 30 cm pocket for a laptop. The pedals can mount on a 40 cm rail that can fold out. Finish it with a matte black spray, maybe a touch of gold paint for a hint of glam. Let me know what you need from me.That’s amazing, thanks! I need a frame about 2.2 meters long, 20 cm wide, light but strong—ideally carbon or a hybrid steel/aluminum. The top plate should be flat to hold a 12” amp rack, and the back plate needs a 30 cm pocket for a laptop. The pedals can mount on a 40 cm rail that can fold out. Finish it with a matte black spray, maybe a touch of gold paint for a hint of glam. Let me know what you need from me.
Got it. I’ll need a weight rating for the whole setup, the exact dimensions of the amp rack, and the laptop’s height and weight. Tell me if the 40 cm rail needs to lock in place or just stay snug. Also, give me the exact specs for the folding mechanism—how it should lock, any clearance needed. Once I have those, I can sketch a frame layout and pick the right carbon or steel/aluminum combo. Let me know.