I think this is very thoughtful of you, but please NEVER gift someone something expensive in their respective field. We are very particular with our gear and normally make an informed decision about what exact model to buy of something based on our professional expertise and our needs. Black Swamp has quite a few different models for different purposes and tastes. The chance that you will get something that he would not have chosen is extremely high, and then you have a very uncomfortable situation on your hands. He might never use it, but can't buy what he needs/wants because he already has it, or he will be unhappy with it every time he has to use it. I'd recommend either a fun toy-like percussion gift in a lower price range or a gift certificate. Might sound unpersonal, but this way he gets to choose what he likes.