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What’s up with this Sheraton?


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Hey folks, I’ve had this 1997 Sheraton for a few years now and something’s always intrigued me about it. It has a “full burst” through the horns, not the common teardrop shape. It looks like it had a tailpiece at some point as there are screw holes. Any ideas? It plays extremely well and is just a top notch axe. Love it, would like to know more about it. Serial is R97M 0458.

 

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The 'R' serial number means it was made by Peerless in Korea, and that's a good thing. The Peerless factory's workmanship is highly regarded.

 

Having the sunburst go into the horns is more authentic regarding '60s original Sheratons. For whatever reason, Peerless happened to be spraying them that way at that point in time.

 

Additional screw holes in the tailpiece area would not be stock. Your Sheraton conforms to the typical Sheraton II model manufactured by the Korean makers, which never came with a Frequensator tailpiece as seen on the originals.

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