Thanks for the replies. Thinking of ordering one after tax time.
I get mine this week. Joe is a joy to work with, super helpful and accommodating. Mine is being made out of the three leathers below with the black used for handles and straps, the blue gator the body and grey shark the trim. I am worried it will be too "out there" but Joe says it looks great.
I had a Whitten before and I think construction wise it was as good as I have ever seen, and there is a understated beauty and classiness to the designs,
Cant recommend him enough. He has been a joy to work with. Will post pics when I get the actual case.