Gibson custom shop

[Billyboygretsch]

A few years ago I purchased an Epiphone Sheraton as I could not justify the purchase of a Gibson. I liked the headstock it had been fitted with Seymour Duncan Pick ups and had the long tremolo with Epiphone embossed. It has a label on the back of the neck which states Gibson Custom Shop. There are other people who state they have this sticker on their guitars. I cannot seem to find out much about this. Epiphone I thought were now made in the Far East. Can anyone shed any light on this Custom shop thing
I am certain the label was applied since new so not some kind of ripp off. The guitar is finished exceptionally well with well figured woods

[Detailed Infinity]

What colour is the oval serial label in the F hole? Should be a beige colour plus what is the serial number--then check it on this Epi date site.

http://www.guitardaterproject.org/epiphone.aspx

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/showthread.php?t=948874