THE HANK MARVIN TOURING GUITAR

We are happy to offer the following instrument from one of the most respected of all British guitarists that being Hank B Marvin of The Shadows who's sound, tone and playing style influenced a a generation of guitarists. Please see details as follows

Influence

Hank Marvin was influential in defining the role of lead guitarist and was the first British guitar hero. His unique playing style and tone influenced a number of the world's most iconic guitarists that include David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Brian May, Mark Knopfler, Steve Howe , Jeff Beck , Jimmy Page and Pete Townsend  all of who have quoted Hank as being influential to their playing style  

"The Shadows Hank Marvin was an inspiration for all of us kids. He had an amazing, melodic, fluid sound."

Brian May

“The way I play melodies is connected to things like Hank Marvin and The Shadows. That style of guitar playing where people can recognise a melody with some beef to it.”

David Gilmour

THE HANK MARVIN TOURING GUITAR 

The following instrument was personally owned and used By Hank B Marvin for stage and touring performances. Details as follows 

Burns Hank Marvin 

1963/1964 

White 

Tortoiseshell Guard 

Rosewood Neck 

Early diagonal switch

Scroll Headstock 

Internally/Externally Original 

Original Road/Touring Case 

Condition 8.5/10 (played, used condition) 

History 

The above instrument was one of a number of Pre-Production Prototype Burns Models produced for Hank Marvin prior to the release of his official Signature Model and used for both stage and touring performances 

The Hits 

Hank Marvin was responsible for many iconic instrumental guitar tracks that included such greats as Apache, FBI, Wonderful Land and Footage Tapper.

Verification 

The instrument comes with the following verification 

Official COA From the Burns Guitar Company confirming the above was one of the Prototype, Pre-Production Instruments that was given to Hank Marvin.

Hand Signed to rear by Hank B Marvin 

Various Original Archival Photos of Hank B Marvin/Shadows with his Burns Prototype/Pre Production Model 

Comments 

The above is an exceptionally important instrument in British Beat band History as it was owned and used by the most infuential and respected of all British Guitarists that Being Hank B Marvin of the Shadows