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I’m old enough to answer this. I have several rods made by Amelio Destefano.
Well known in his time as one of the premier rod builders.
Folks like Ted Williams purchased some of his rods.
It is a Harnell blank.
What you have is a brought off the rod rack, not signed.
The wait was about a month if I remember correctly for a customer built.
When you purchased a custom built rod from Amelio he signed them and put your name and address on the rods.
He also made some beautiful split bamboo rods.
However I believe if some one has one or can find one they are rare!
Peace, L.