This thread (http://www.larriveeforum.com/smf/index.php?topic=52356.0) reminded me about the whole "alternate woods" discussion.

I have no idea what he uses for bracing but I'm really intrigued by some of this luthiers wood choices:

Little Tree Guitars: GO (http://symphontreemusic.com/albums/little-tree-guitars-go/)

Little Tree Canadian Wood OM (http://www.folkwaymusic.com/new-instruments/luthier-other-acoustic-guitars/little-tree-om-1216/)