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2004 Fender Custom Shop John English Masterbuilt “Blind Faith” 1963 Telecaster Custom Relic w/ Case, COA
2004 Fender Custom Shop John English Masterbuilt “Blind Faith” 1963 Telecaster Custom Relic w/ Case, COA
Up for sale, a 2004 Fender John English Masterbuilt “Blind Faith” 1963 Telecaster Custom in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original G&G hardshell case, CoA, and hangtags. The highest tier of Fender's Custom Shop, the Masterbuilt models are made by a singular master craftsman, in contrast to other "team built" Custom Shop tiers. This Tele was handcrafted by John English, a founding member of Fender's Custom Shop and one of its most heralded members.
A build inspired by Eric Clapton’s iconic Blind Faith-era Telecaster, debuted at the band’s premier show at Hyde Park in 1969, this unique Custom Shop iteration blends the body of a ‘63 Tele Custom with the neck of ‘50s Strat, featuring a pair of Custom Shop Handwound single coil pickups, and a gloss three-tone Sunburst nitro lacquer finish with Fender’s Closet Classic relic treatment.
Tonewoods include an alder body and a one-piece maple neck with a maple fretboard, yielding a bright and lively natural acoustic response that’s an ideal platform for the pair of handwound single coil pickups. The single coil at the neck has a broad and smooth quality with a woody, percussive sweetness at 7.2k ohms, and the bridge pickup (6.4k ohms) is chock-full of Tele twang, producing a snappy cut and plenty of treble sparkle. This John English Masterbuilt “Blind Faith” 1963 Telecaster Custom benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: ‘50s-style chunky C, measuring .895” 1st fret, .990” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, vintage-spec 7 ¼” radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 ⅝”
-Tuners: Kluson-style
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp on neckplate
-Factory Markings: John English signature on peghead
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Custom Shop Handwound single coil x2 (Neck 7.2k ohms, Bridge 6.4k ohms)
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: CTS 250k pots
-Hardware: Bridge with spiral saddles, flat-top knurled knobs, control plate
-Plastics: Three-ply mint green pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
-Factory Markings: “JE” (John English) initials in neck pickup cavity
The Closet Classic relic treatment on the gloss three-tone Sunburst nitro lacquer finish is designed to evoke the look of an instrument that has been carefully cased up for decades, exhibiting extensive “shattered glass” checking with sparingly little playwear. Beyond the factory aging, cosmetic wear is limited to sliver of finish loss adjacent to the binding on the back lower bout edge and a few minor nicks and finish scratches. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original G&G Deluxe black tolex hardshell case is included, along with the CoA (dated 07/01/04, signed by John English) and hangtags.
A build inspired by Eric Clapton’s iconic Blind Faith-era Telecaster, debuted at the band’s premier show at Hyde Park in 1969, this unique Custom Shop iteration blends the body of a ‘63 Tele Custom with the neck of ‘50s Strat, featuring a pair of Custom Shop Handwound single coil pickups, and a gloss three-tone Sunburst nitro lacquer finish with Fender’s Closet Classic relic treatment.
Tonewoods include an alder body and a one-piece maple neck with a maple fretboard, yielding a bright and lively natural acoustic response that’s an ideal platform for the pair of handwound single coil pickups. The single coil at the neck has a broad and smooth quality with a woody, percussive sweetness at 7.2k ohms, and the bridge pickup (6.4k ohms) is chock-full of Tele twang, producing a snappy cut and plenty of treble sparkle. This John English Masterbuilt “Blind Faith” 1963 Telecaster Custom benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: ‘50s-style chunky C, measuring .895” 1st fret, .990” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, vintage-spec 7 ¼” radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 ⅝”
-Tuners: Kluson-style
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp on neckplate
-Factory Markings: John English signature on peghead
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Custom Shop Handwound single coil x2 (Neck 7.2k ohms, Bridge 6.4k ohms)
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: CTS 250k pots
-Hardware: Bridge with spiral saddles, flat-top knurled knobs, control plate
-Plastics: Three-ply mint green pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
-Factory Markings: “JE” (John English) initials in neck pickup cavity
The Closet Classic relic treatment on the gloss three-tone Sunburst nitro lacquer finish is designed to evoke the look of an instrument that has been carefully cased up for decades, exhibiting extensive “shattered glass” checking with sparingly little playwear. Beyond the factory aging, cosmetic wear is limited to sliver of finish loss adjacent to the binding on the back lower bout edge and a few minor nicks and finish scratches. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original G&G Deluxe black tolex hardshell case is included, along with the CoA (dated 07/01/04, signed by John English) and hangtags.
$14,999.99
2004 Fender Custom Shop John English Masterbuilt “Blind Faith” 1963 Telecaster Custom Relic w/ Case, COA—
$14,999.99
Description
Up for sale, a 2004 Fender John English Masterbuilt “Blind Faith” 1963 Telecaster Custom in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original G&G hardshell case, CoA, and hangtags. The highest tier of Fender's Custom Shop, the Masterbuilt models are made by a singular master craftsman, in contrast to other "team built" Custom Shop tiers. This Tele was handcrafted by John English, a founding member of Fender's Custom Shop and one of its most heralded members.
A build inspired by Eric Clapton’s iconic Blind Faith-era Telecaster, debuted at the band’s premier show at Hyde Park in 1969, this unique Custom Shop iteration blends the body of a ‘63 Tele Custom with the neck of ‘50s Strat, featuring a pair of Custom Shop Handwound single coil pickups, and a gloss three-tone Sunburst nitro lacquer finish with Fender’s Closet Classic relic treatment.
Tonewoods include an alder body and a one-piece maple neck with a maple fretboard, yielding a bright and lively natural acoustic response that’s an ideal platform for the pair of handwound single coil pickups. The single coil at the neck has a broad and smooth quality with a woody, percussive sweetness at 7.2k ohms, and the bridge pickup (6.4k ohms) is chock-full of Tele twang, producing a snappy cut and plenty of treble sparkle. This John English Masterbuilt “Blind Faith” 1963 Telecaster Custom benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: ‘50s-style chunky C, measuring .895” 1st fret, .990” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, vintage-spec 7 ¼” radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 ⅝”
-Tuners: Kluson-style
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp on neckplate
-Factory Markings: John English signature on peghead
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Custom Shop Handwound single coil x2 (Neck 7.2k ohms, Bridge 6.4k ohms)
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: CTS 250k pots
-Hardware: Bridge with spiral saddles, flat-top knurled knobs, control plate
-Plastics: Three-ply mint green pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
-Factory Markings: “JE” (John English) initials in neck pickup cavity
The Closet Classic relic treatment on the gloss three-tone Sunburst nitro lacquer finish is designed to evoke the look of an instrument that has been carefully cased up for decades, exhibiting extensive “shattered glass” checking with sparingly little playwear. Beyond the factory aging, cosmetic wear is limited to sliver of finish loss adjacent to the binding on the back lower bout edge and a few minor nicks and finish scratches. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original G&G Deluxe black tolex hardshell case is included, along with the CoA (dated 07/01/04, signed by John English) and hangtags.
A build inspired by Eric Clapton’s iconic Blind Faith-era Telecaster, debuted at the band’s premier show at Hyde Park in 1969, this unique Custom Shop iteration blends the body of a ‘63 Tele Custom with the neck of ‘50s Strat, featuring a pair of Custom Shop Handwound single coil pickups, and a gloss three-tone Sunburst nitro lacquer finish with Fender’s Closet Classic relic treatment.
Tonewoods include an alder body and a one-piece maple neck with a maple fretboard, yielding a bright and lively natural acoustic response that’s an ideal platform for the pair of handwound single coil pickups. The single coil at the neck has a broad and smooth quality with a woody, percussive sweetness at 7.2k ohms, and the bridge pickup (6.4k ohms) is chock-full of Tele twang, producing a snappy cut and plenty of treble sparkle. This John English Masterbuilt “Blind Faith” 1963 Telecaster Custom benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: ‘50s-style chunky C, measuring .895” 1st fret, .990” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, vintage-spec 7 ¼” radius
-Frets: Slender, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 ⅝”
-Tuners: Kluson-style
-Serialization: Six-digit stamp on neckplate
-Factory Markings: John English signature on peghead
Body Specs:
-Wood: Alder
-Pickups: Custom Shop Handwound single coil x2 (Neck 7.2k ohms, Bridge 6.4k ohms)
-Controls: Volume, Tone, Three-way pickup selector
-Harness: CTS 250k pots
-Hardware: Bridge with spiral saddles, flat-top knurled knobs, control plate
-Plastics: Three-ply mint green pickguard, “top hat” switch tip
-Factory Markings: “JE” (John English) initials in neck pickup cavity
The Closet Classic relic treatment on the gloss three-tone Sunburst nitro lacquer finish is designed to evoke the look of an instrument that has been carefully cased up for decades, exhibiting extensive “shattered glass” checking with sparingly little playwear. Beyond the factory aging, cosmetic wear is limited to sliver of finish loss adjacent to the binding on the back lower bout edge and a few minor nicks and finish scratches. The nitro gloss on the neck profile is flawless.
The original G&G Deluxe black tolex hardshell case is included, along with the CoA (dated 07/01/04, signed by John English) and hangtags.
