actually the line was started in 1958 by my uncle on my mom's side a well known canadian r&b musician in canada his name is Robert Bruce he's retired from playing because of his age but he still builds gutars from time to time, i still own and play one of the first ones he made each of the original ones were custom made and have what's called a power sword built into their pickup system they also have a metal rod that goes down their solid wood neck if you need id on one i might be able to help you but i'd need a clear pic of both front and back