Spruce top, eh? Nick seems to like spruce tops a lot. Scalloping the braces the right way can work wonders in improving a guitar's sound. The ideal end result is an instrument you can drive hard...or play delicately...and get great response either way. Sounds like you got one, Amos.

I'll be most interested to see the photos. Take pics from all angles, okay? I can hardly wait to see them.