This guitar is a very experienced guitar and was the main guitar for years of Mr. John Beland of the Flying Burrito Brothers, Ricky Nelson, Swampwater (Linda Ronstadt's band) and Bellamy Brothers. Mr. Beland also has had the pleasure to work with  Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard, Garth Brooks, Kris Kristofferson, Arlo Guthrie, Johnny Tillotson, Kim Carnes, Bobby Bare, and Joe Cocker. to name but a few. He was also the last artist signed to Apple Records in 1973. John is still performing and has written a book "Best Seat in the House" detailing much of his music experience. The book is very well written and entertaining. This guitar is personalized. The Parsons White B Bender is one of the original ones and the serial number on the B Bender is 0021. The guitar is from January 1954, indicated by the neck date, 1 -54. The serial number on the bridge is 5238. The body is refinished with binding added on the front. The neck has the original finish and decal and new frets. The bridge pickup is a later pickup. There are many guitar or music related autographs on this guitar. Glen Campbell, Roger McGuinn, Charley Pride and others( we have a list). This is a great early Telecaster with a lot of musical history.