So, after some protracted and very painful negotiations with SWMBO, I have now reserved a 408 Signature Limited in Eriza Verde. Unfortunately, the NUGD will have to wait until November, as part of the deal was that it would be my 40th birthday present. Luckily the dealer was willing to work with me and the down payment has been made. I hope you guys don't mind that I was vague on the details, but with the rarity of these, I did not want to publicly announce the great guitar I was eyeing.
In any case, the decision was made a lot easier once I decided to get both the 408 and a 594. Guess, I need to buy a expensive Christmas gift for the wife and then slowly and subtly start working on why I need a 594...
On a somewhat related note, I almost got distracted by 2 Modern Eagle IIIs, a McCarty Brazilian Limited (only 500 of those were made), a Custom 22 with Artist package finished in Abalone, a McCarty 594 in Eriza Verde with a flamed maple neck (luckily it is in the US and import duties are prohibitively expensive) and one of the original Singlecuts with the Brazilian rosewood necks. Except for the Custom 22, all of them are still available and I would appreciate it if someone else would remove those temptations from eBay - I have done my bit to save others from GAS!