Burns Hank Marvin Signature White 1965
BURNS HANK MARVIN SIGNATURE 1965
We are happy to offer for sale this rare and collectible Burns Marvin from the pre-Baldwin era of Burns guitars. Details as follows:
- Year of manufacture: 1965
- Country of origin: UK
- Serial number: 9823
- Body: Lightweight Obeche (early 1965 transition)
- Weight: 7.00 lbs
- Finish: Shadows White
- Neck: Canadian Hard Rock Maple with a scrolled headstock
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood with a Zero Fret and 21 frets
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches
- Pickups: 3 x Rez-O-Matik single coils
- Bridge/Tremolo: Rez-O-Tube vibrato system
- Controls: 1 x Master Volume, 2 x Tone, and a 3-way (later 5-way) selector switch
- Hardware: Chrome-plated
- Pickguard: Three-piece Tortoise effect
- Condition: 7/10
- Case: NOHSC (Non-Original Hard-Shell Case)
Comments:
This Burns Marvin with serial number 9823 is a highly collectible "pre-Baldwin" model manufactured in early 1965 (likely January or February). It represents the pinnacle of Jim Burns’ original company before its sale to the Baldwin Piano and Organ Company in September 1965. The model was designed in 1963 by Jim Burns in close collaboration with Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch of The Shadows to replace their Fender Stratocasters. The bridge plate engraving, "Designed and handcrafted for Hank Marvin by Burns", is a hallmark of the earliest production runs. The Rez-O-Matik pickups were specifically engineered to provide the "nasal" and "mellow" tone heard on classic Shadows recordings. These original British-made Marvins are exceptionally rare, with total production of the 1964–1965 original run estimated at only about 350 instruments.
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We are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.
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BURNS HANK MARVIN SIGNATURE 1965
We are happy to offer for sale this rare and collectible Burns Marvin from the pre-Baldwin era of Burns guitars. Details as follows:
- Year of manufacture: 1965
- Country of origin: UK
- Serial number: 9823
- Body: Lightweight Obeche (early 1965 transition)
- Weight: 7.00 lbs
- Finish: Shadows White
- Neck: Canadian Hard Rock Maple with a scrolled headstock
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood with a Zero Fret and 21 frets
- Scale Length: 25.5 inches
- Pickups: 3 x Rez-O-Matik single coils
- Bridge/Tremolo: Rez-O-Tube vibrato system
- Controls: 1 x Master Volume, 2 x Tone, and a 3-way (later 5-way) selector switch
- Hardware: Chrome-plated
- Pickguard: Three-piece Tortoise effect
- Condition: 7/10
- Case: NOHSC (Non-Original Hard-Shell Case)
Comments:
This Burns Marvin with serial number 9823 is a highly collectible "pre-Baldwin" model manufactured in early 1965 (likely January or February). It represents the pinnacle of Jim Burns’ original company before its sale to the Baldwin Piano and Organ Company in September 1965. The model was designed in 1963 by Jim Burns in close collaboration with Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch of The Shadows to replace their Fender Stratocasters. The bridge plate engraving, "Designed and handcrafted for Hank Marvin by Burns", is a hallmark of the earliest production runs. The Rez-O-Matik pickups were specifically engineered to provide the "nasal" and "mellow" tone heard on classic Shadows recordings. These original British-made Marvins are exceptionally rare, with total production of the 1964–1965 original run estimated at only about 350 instruments.
ALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID
All purchases include EU taxes/duties paid, i.e., nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU state.
WHY BUY FROM US
We are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.
SELL - TRADE - CONSIGN
If you are looking to sell, trade or consign any of your classic gear, please contact us by message.
WORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY
We offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices/locations in London, Amsterdam, and Chicago.
VALUATION SERVICE
If you require a valuation of any of your classic gear, please forward a brief description and pictures and we will come back to you ASAP.
