Re: NGD - A Christmas present from me... to me (and one completely out of character)
I love stories about those 'special' guitars that seem destined to be yours. They transcend all the technical aspects because of the unseen and often unexplainable 'connection', and it can make playing them very special, even if they aren't technically the best guitar you own. I have three or four like that, and they would absolutely be the last guitars i'd ever part with, even though they may not technically be 'the best'.
It's a great-looking instrument, too. Congat's, enjoy that, play it so much that it becomes unmistakable yours.