I met with Rick Turner today at his studio in Santa Cruz. He was nice enough to reserve a spot for me on his build list when I emailed him just under two weeks ago, and today we discussed particulars. Rick, whom I know from his ukulele build class at The Crucible, was a gracious and generous host. He took me on a tour of his work area (which included seeing some of the black acacia he acquired recently and what's left of Bob Hope's bar) and introduced me to his assistants, were also friendly and gracious. Rick also showed me the ukes he has in process, as well as a ton of other amazing woods he has. We decided on a spruce top ukulele with Amazon rosewood sides and back on a B style (tortoise binding, but no additional bling). (Additional details to be announced.) He also let me play his koa CR and his cherry CR. Beautiful instruments, both of them. Thanks to Rick for a great visit! Now the waiting....