Wickedly beautiful... oh my!!
I think Taylor does a fabulous job with Sinker Redwood topped guitars; both in appearance and tone. I cannot imagine ever letting my short scale EIR/Sinker GS get away from me. Crazy good warm tone and works equally well with a light or heavy touch. I think Macassar Striped Ebony is one of the very nicest looks when paired with Sinker -- especially a nice stripey Sinker like you have. I have a huge craving for a Sinker/Walnut short scale GA or GS now. I'll bet that combination would sound very similar to what you have ordered and will be a little less dark sounding than EIR/Sinker with a bit less overtones.
Last month Ted at LA Guitar Sales told me Taylor was currently out of Sinker Redwood. I hope not!!!