This is probably not helpful but I ordered a standard with shaker and invisaglass late May. It had a build date of June 6. I got it a couple days ago. I'm absolutely amazed. I've read all the threads and got caught up in the drama (real and imagined) but when we powered it up it all went away. This thing is solid. My family absolutely loves it, including my wife. That makes life easier if you know what I mean. This is our first NIB and I'd do it again in a second.

I did by from a distributor. He had three machines coming to him and I grabbed one. I absolutely feel for those who have been waiting for their LEs. I would not handle that wait well. After I stand in front of and play a Hobbit is when I'll decide on it. But the other side of the coin is that you guys will have a limited Edition for what I paid ( or less ) for my standard.