Marilyn Monroe Telecaster Body MASSA Guitars U.S.A 24 Karat Gold Leaf

Description

this auction is for the BODY only.
White Pickguard, C
ontrol Panel, Metal Bridge and Lion Backing Neck plate as seen in the photographs,
are for demonstration purposes only, and not included in this auction.
Condition: NEW. Excellent Condition.
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Model Telecaster type: Marilyn Monroe Sunburst Model
in NYC in 1955 at the Ambassador Hotel.... Looking over the Roof.
Made by
MASSA Guitars U.S.A
Model: Sunburst Marilyn Monroe NYC 1955 Ambassador Hotel.
made with real, 24 Karat Deep Double Gold Leaf.
All the holes have been routed for wires and pickups and jack .
Comes with my COA, signed, and bears my corporate
Stamp, Masstar Creations Inc.
Telecaster Model  Body electric
( Fender Tele Model design).
Electric Guitar Body.  For sale is Body Only.
by MASSA Guitars U.S.A
Ltd. Edition Model:  .999% Pure 24 Karat Deep Double Gold Leaf.
I hand made this tele body,  using 24k Gold leaf.
I use Giusto Manetti:  100% PURE Gold Leaf
MANETTI HAS MADE GOLD LEAF SINCE 1820
(THIS IS THE REAL THING FROM ITALY - NOT CHINA, OR INDIAN COPIES THAT HAVE IMPURITIES).
I hand apply the 24K Karat Deep Double Gold Leaf, by hand
a much sought after, and highly regarded method,
as it takes much time and skill to implement.
the Leaf art is protected and sealed with light coats of poly,
using my secret  family application method,
which gives the finish a very transparent look.
I personally mix all colors by hand, and then I apply and blend by hand,
fingers and palm to get the desired mix.  I use absolutely no brushes at all !
I use the Leonardo DaVinci Method of blending colors
called
Sfumato,
The word
sfumato
comes from the Italian language and is derived from
fumo
("smoke", "fume"). Sfumato translated into English means soft, vague, or blurred. In Italian, the word is used often as an adjective (such as
biondo sfumato
for pale blonde hair) or as a verb (
l'affare è sfumato
would mean "the deal has gone up in smoke"). The use of the term (unlike some others) dates back to the period when da Vinci introduced it.
The technique is a fine shading meant to produce a soft transition between colours and tones, in order to achieve a more believable image. It is most often used by making subtle gradations that do not include lines or borders, from areas of light to areas of dark. The technique was used not only to give an elusive and illusionistic rendering of the human face, but also to create rich atmospheric effects Leonardo Da Vinci,
described the technique as blending colours, without the use of lines or borders "in the manner of smoke".
Just add your favorite neck, strings & Pickups.
ONE OF A KIND, UNIQUE ..............
Stunning & Elegant.......... Tele body Marilyn Monroe circa 1950.
Wood is Lightweight Canadian Maple: weighs only about 2.7 Pounds,
very light weight and resonant , Solid Canadian Maple Wood body 2.7 pounds.
When I tap the maple body, it makes a nice ringing sound.
This guitar will have a great sound and tone.
* Comes with my COA with photos: The COA is signed by the maker MASSA, my makers stamp,  and bears my Corporate Stamp.
* Neck Pocket is DATED AND  signed autograph by the maker MASSA, U.S.A.
* top lower Right corner, below control panel:  see Makers Stamp ( G/A  M ) in purple stamp ...
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*** pickguard, control panel, neck backing pack " Lion" ,  and bridge pickup area are not included in this auction.
These were photographed for demonstration
purposes only.  Sale is for the body only.
* Included:
Body Only,  & signed COA,
beautiful ....
* Comes with a COA signed by Massa. Certificate also
*  Designed & Handmade made by MASSA Guitars,  IN THE USA. .. Monteagle, TN.
All art work & hand applied 24K Deep Double Gold Leaf  hand applied Leaf  by Dennis Massa......
meticulously hand applied  ......
Stunning Workmanship.
*  Guitar Is Hand signed  by the Artist MASSA. On the Neck pocket area,
and also bears his brand which is stamped on the top lower right beneath the control panel area ...
*  Will be expertly Packed for shipment.
* Incredibly Artistic Stunning & Elegant
A fantastic Playable work of ART ! .........
Just add your favorite Electronics, and Neck..... and a Clear Pickguard
* Or, you can  put up in a framed display  box, and hang on your wall, business, or give it away as a gift, hang it up on a Music Studio,
or a Recording Studio, would look amazing ... the possibilities are endless
* Or Set it up and play it.
* Comes with my COA with photos: The COA is signed by the maker MASSA, my makers stamp,  and bears my Corporate Stamp.
* ALL Hand made by MASSA Guitars,  IN THE USA. .. Monteagle, TN.
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About Artist & Musician Dennis Massa & Historical Guitars by MASSA :
...........made by MASSA Guitars,  IN THE USA. .. Monteagle, TN.
Dennis Massa is a talented Artist & American Singer/Songwriter born in Brooklyn NY.
His music is featured on Spotify, Apple iTunes, Amazon Music,
YouTube, Deezer, CD Baby, and 40 other major websites,
including his own at
www.dennismassa.com
Dennis’ musical genius has resulted in original contributions to b
lues, folk, folk rock, country, alternative,
spiritual and instrumental music, where Dennis writes, composes, sings and plays all of his own instruments,
including
guitar, violin, mandolin & cello.
His lyrics have incorporated a wide range of political, social, philosophical, and literary influences.
Dennis’ early works consist of a vast catalog of his original children’s and circus music, including Wacky Wacky Wabbits,
Limber Up for the Limbo and the Circus is Calling Me, which deliver a refreshing sound to children’s music.
His # 1 popular selling circus song is "Peanuts Popcorn & Cotton Candy."  His circus songs have been used in theatrical performances
by children's dance troupes.  Many of these early works, as well as his catalog of baseball songs, were co-written with
American iconic artist John Tartaglione of Marvel Comics fame.  Dennis and John’s musical contributions
to the baseball Library at Cooperstown, earned them
an honorary lifetime membership in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Dennis’ song "Only Yogi" was used for a TV show featuring Yogi Berra.  Dennis also donated a song
featured on Baseball CD: Diamond Cuts Compilation, along with Paul Simon, George Winston & others.
In addition to writing songs and composing  music, Dennis specializes in the art of violin making and has made,
bought, sold and continues to repair violins.
A true Renaissance man, in his spare time,
Dennis buys and sells art of all kinds.  He also makes Electric Guitars.  Dennis creates original Japanese Sumi-e water color art,
which have been exhibited at the National Arts Club in New York City.
Dennis was also past President of the Japanese Sumi-e Society of NY, Long Island Chapter,
under the tutelage of Master Sumi-e Artist Mitsuko Bickham.
Dennis has a B.A. degree in Theology from Lipscomb University in Nashville where he also studied ancient languages and psychology.