..you could get your dream Bourgeois if you go through Eddies guitars and more so Matt Chulka.. I was doing it and discussed my wishes and ideas with Matt.. he was very helpful. You get wood binding for sure, also most probably a cutaway.. see no reason why you wouldn‘t. All guitars are (still) hand tuned by Dana I think, he also does bursts himself.
I had a JOMC built with a large soundhole. Koa binding, woods I wanted (however not down to individual sets.. but it could be possible?!) ..ask, nothing to lose, right ?
.. but yes.. if they say they don‘t do your wishes under point 2...
It is not as direct though as working with a single luthier, where you together with the artist go through basically any aspect of materials and shapes and .... I did just that with Mark Hatcher - and just like many others you can discuss most anything with them..
It is an extremely satisfying experience as you get a piece of musical art built with (some of) your input.
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