Replacing wooden end panels

[annikk.exe]

Hallo :>

I am planning to buy a Virus TI Keyboard in January. I was wondering if any of you guys know if the wooden end panels are easy to remove and replace? I am considering comissioning a blacksmith to make some cool looking metal ones, which hopefully will survive the rigours of touring a bit better than wood..

Can anyone tell me how easy it is to remove the panels? Are there any pictures of detached panels around that I can send to the blacksmith? Has anyone tried replacing them before? :>

Thanks !

-Annikk