Yes its funny at what point people say - okay this the guitar, this is the sound: maybe if I just tweak it here and there.

Personally its always the amplified sound - because I know I'm going to start adding pedals and changing strings and changing amps, etc. That and the feel of the thing.

Some people like you say focus on the sound before its plugged in - they focus on construction , etc. Some people think I'm crazy for putting the electronics before the type of wood.

i wouldn't like to say who is right. possibly there is no right, we just do what seems right for us.