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Thanks man! I've been on the road, took the guitar out of the case after a couple weeks, still in perfect tune no matter how much you bend!

That's awesome, definitely can find a gem there once in a while

Nice :D did you buy it new?

Thanks! I don't how many got stamped, I thought it was only a couple in the first batch. I saw one other red 2004 MEI (serial number was 890XX I believe) that had a 10 stamp. Does yours have a 10 stamp too? Ultra fine steel wool, 2000+ grit sandpaper, lemon juice/baking soda should to the trick...

found it, looks even more polished now :D

Thanks, I couldn’t find steel wool anywhere at my place but luckily it turned out well

hahaha + the crazy amount of baking soda, lemon juice, vinegar, 4k grit sandpaper I used to clean that thing... no paid no gain

The Illegal Eagle: braz everything, ivory nut, big Illegal Eagle stamp on headstock to make the lives of border agencies easier when they're looking for guitars to confiscate at the border ;) EDIT: see-through case is a must too haha

Thanks :D

Untarnished the 6-screw plate on case:) Before: After:

Thanks!! I got this thing as part of trade for a true historic murphy aged Les Paul, I’m sure most people on this forum would appreciate that ;)

Thanks everyone! :D

Thanks! Nope, I got it locally. I don't believe the guitar ever left North America (I'm in Canada).

Thanks everyone! And yes, I do have the 6 screw “Modern Eagle” gold plate on the case, this one:

First post here! Just acquired a drop dead mint ME1. Took the photo below yesterday! The serial number is 4 88845. PRS Customer Service said the guitar is from early 2004. I can’t find a single other 2004 ME1 with a serial number that’s earlier than mine; does anyone have one that’s earlier than...