1957 Fender Telecaster Relic, John English Masterbuilt. SERIAL NUMBER: R3957. COLOR: Celadon Green Nitrocellulose Finish. WEIGHT: 7lbs (3kg/170g). This beautiful reliced 1957 Telecaster was made by the late John English in 2005. John was one of Fender’s finest and most famous Master Builders. This guitar was presented and shown at the NAMM show in 2005 (as shown on the Fender NAMM sheet included with this guitar). The present collector purchased this guitar new from a Fender Dealer in 2005. It is in unplayed condition, original strings still on the guitar, hence we are not taking this guitar apart. This is one of the lightest Tele’s we have ever came across, an even 7lbs. Matching pot codes read “CTS 0417”. John’s ideas and attention to detail is magnificent. The concept to take a rare color, Celadon Green for the 2-piece ash body and to match it with a gold anodized pickguard is outstanding. Light relicing to the pickguard. The relicing on the body shows chips, dings, scratches, and exquisite crazy checking. All the chrome hardware and screws have some genuinely nice patina. John was gentle to the neck though. We can only find a few tiny marks and the relicing on the tuners, bushings, screws, and string tree. Beautiful maple neck has a radius of 7.25, nice and beefy D shaped. Notice Johns personal decal on the back of the headstock. Included with this guitar is the original case and keys in excellent condition, blue film is still on the latches. Certificate of Authenticity dated 01/12/05 and personally signed by John English, guitar strap, reliced ashtray cover, unopened case candy to include cable, manual, another ashtray cover (most likely in new condition) polishing cloth, and Custom Shop sticker. A truly rare guitar made by one of Fenders best. The collector loved guitars made by John, so the next two listings are John English guitars as well. Made in USA. As always please see all photos for more detail. All items are looked over but not inspected further than with the naked eye. If you require any additional pictures to determine condition or authenticity or have any further questions, please reach out to us prior to bidding in the auction at least 48 hours prior to the auction day. To ensure you know what you are bidding on and that you want the item please do not bid on any item in this or any auction without inspecting it yourself or sending someone to inspect it for you to ensure you know what you are bidding on and have personally confirmed the condition and description yourself. We make every effort to look over and picture all items but do not offer any warranties or guarantees of our titles or descriptions for any item in this or any other sale. Bidder is responsible for inspecting any items they bid on themselves or sending a professional to examine them for them prior to bidding and as such, absolutely no returns or refunds will be issued due to any error in title, descriptions, or pictures. If you do not have a stable internet connection, are unsure how to operate the technology, tend to experience glitches while on the internet, or do not feel fully confident bidding online PLEASE DO NOT BID ONLINE. All accidental bids made during a live auction are real bids and we cannot cancel any bids during a live auction. Bidders are responsible for paying for any items they win under their bidding profile. If you make an accidental bid BEFORE the auction day, please call Invaluable to have them cancel the bid as we do not have access to do this. If you have any other questions, please call us at 207-890-8937 and we will answer any questions you have to the best of our ability.