Yes, it is the Guitar Center exclusive model... On the COA it has an "F" after the 68 Custom; was told this is how to tell GC model from the others. I don't know for sure, but I told the sales guy it's probably most likely because it has a flame top vs. something else. He looked at me in aw.
Anyways I got it dirt cheap so am looking for another one.
This is my dream guitar, I just wish is had a deep quilted top; so that's what I am after now.