I posted some progress shots of this earlier. Engelmann/Brazilian with Leopardwood binding and bloodwood purfling. Looking forward to meeting lots of you folks next week.

Thanks Don. Is it a jumbo? Hmm, you caught me. It started out as a concert model that has grown over the years without the benefit of a name change. It's probably more accurately called an Auditorium.  15 3/4" lower bout.  As for a close up...man it's tough getting good cutaway shots!  Reflections are even worse than on most other shots. I was up till 2am last night shooting this and the other 2 that are going to HGF. Here's the only other good close up.

Ringo, thanks. I love the combo too. My favorite so far.

Kent,

The wood combination is killer, that is one sweet looking guitar.

Peter

Thanks all.

Kelby, I only came across leopardwood recently.  Whenever I'm in Seattle, I do a good thorough browse through my favorite lumber yard.  At the time, this was the last board they had of it and a good one with tight, consistent figure.  I have liked it so much that I looked for it again recently to stock up.  They had a bunch more but it wasn't the same color.  More like lacewood in color.  None of the chocolate and tinge of purple the first board had.  Will keep looking though.

Don, those are 3 way miters all around and, not to strum my own G-string, but dang it, they are tight!  I hope to get a chance for someone that actually knows how to use a camera to get some better shots before it goes away.

Thanks Andy. Stop by and grab some picks! Thanks for that info, by the way.

Greg, I love the sound.  Warm, strong, and sweet from bottom to top.  It has a really good blend of box sound and projection and you can lightly finger pick or drive it pretty hard. I really like good Engelmann. The stiffer stuff has most of what I like in Sitka but it's like the hard edges are rounded over a bit. The Brazilian seems to add some dark warmth and those crystaline highs (and a fruity nose and berry aftertaste).