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Johan has described that model as a 'Vento' and AFAIK is basically the same body construction spec as the BMS and Dotmaster but with one F hole. Best to ask Johan direct if he will consider building you a 'Vento DM'.

Thanks. Being in the UK, I was able to directly order through Johan like I was able to with the other builds since 2010. Being mainly familiar with his BM's, this one is different, (Johan described it as 'chunky' sounding) and I feel that maybe in the 'eyes and ears' of an experienced pro...

Johan's website mentions the maple carved top and white limba back for Dotmasters. Mine seems overall the same size as his BM's, but with the carved back making for a little more depth insofar that the guitar on the strap feels more 'forward' while playing the guitar. No sloping edge on the DM...

Congrats and doubtless now 'tailored' to you. Have always liked the PRS Whale Blue since seeing it in the 90's and would be my chosen colour were I ever to get a PRS again.

I rather like Mikaël Springer's McFly and would seriously consider one had I not felt basically done with guitar purchases. https://www.springerguitars.com/mc-fly

Congrats ... When I was really into PRS's during the very early nineties I had their guitar model list printed on a piece paper that showed the option of a tremolo up rout on a build. Was maybe $100 back then perhaps, although not now sure. Having one cut on my JG BM Model 1 build during 2016...

Patrick Eggle is probably more well known on TGP in the small luthier section. Recall during the 90's, (over in the UK) that the company he had then were producing a range that was mainly similar to PRS. Although did back then have one of that era's more budget takes on the Fender Stratocaster...

Your claim is a just one. :) Your Hurricane model looks very cool, with a classy merging of the three "G" influence yet having it's own thing going on.

Used to have an early 90's Clapton Stratocaster Signature in Torino Red with the Lace Sensors which was a very versatile sounding and playable guitar. About 10 years ago I hesitated in buying a secondhand Fender Custom Shop, (Greg Fessler) EC Candy Green with lace Sensors. Upon looking back...

Congrats and it looks :aok:aok ... The chosen colour reminds of of a finish that was called 'driftwood' by another luthier.

On my monitor, OP's Sherwood Green does not look like other Sherwood Green's I've seen. On the 7 Up Green Clapton Strats, seem to recall it was also called Candy Green and OP's first pic does look somewhat similar.

Recall reading years ago that both he and Jeremy Spencer bought two Strat's during an early USA 'tour'. Also recall Peter mentioning elsewhere that a Strat gave him another sonic potential and he was going to give it some exploration for subtle tremolo, etc., The Strat afforded opportunity in...

It's all the better when you have good liaison/vibes concerning a purchase like this and that too via a fellow TGP member and serious guitar enthusiast as well. Congrats and enjoy your purchase. ... The guitar looks so nice and the case is pretty :cool: looking too.

Seemingly, the wood, (when tapped with a tuning fork) can 'ring'.