Extremely rare from 2005 - these first batch custom shop guitars are a cut above. This is one of very few made by Stephen Stern in 2005 when he first came over to the custom shop.
They differ from the current custom shop guitars in the fact that they are all hand tooled by Stephen himself - and not team made.
These do not have the custom shop logo on the back of the headstock and are as close as you can get to the originals Falcons.
Most of these guitars went to artists. ( Billy Duffy, Brian Setzer, Neil Young, John Frusciante, Tim Armstrong).
Stephen Stern apparently reverse engineered an original '55 and '59 that were on loan and replicated them in every detail over a 12 month period when he made these guitars.
The top is pretty clean with small ding near the bass side sound hole. The hardwear has moderate corrosion.
The treble side sound hole is a little higher on one side than the other - see pics.
There's some mild discoloration on the side of the guitar from the purple case lining
The back has some light finish scuffs from what looks to be
The frets are original and don't have any significant playwear.
There's some mild weather checing on the back and sides - see pics.
She has a fresh set up with 10's , detailing and adjustment.