Here for sale we have a Burns The Marvin 1964 Reissue electric guitar in Shadows White finish. Built in the United Kingdom this guitar features a bolt-on construction consisting of a Selected American Alder body, Canadian Maple neck and a 21 fret Rosewood fingerboard. A Burns Rez-O-Tube Tremolo system is featured with a set of Burns Deluxe tuning machines. The pickups are a trio of Burns Rez-O-Matik US Alnico Magnet Single Coils, these are wired to a 5-way blade selector, master volume and two tone controls with a push/pull feature that engages the neck pickup in any position.
The Canadian Maple neck sits comfortably in the hand, with the ‘C’ profile offering a slender feel in the hand, whilst the Gloss finish on the back aids in smooth movement up and down the register. The Rosewood fretboard feels pleasant under the fingers and provides a smooth surface for the user to explore, along with the 12” radius making chordal playing, bending and vibrato techniques a breeze. The Selected American Alder body is robust and weighty, giving it a dependable feel, whilst the body contours provide comfort in either standing or sitting positions.
The trio of Burns Rez-O-Matik US Alnico Magnet single coil pickups installed in this guitar offer a rich set of tones suitable for a wide range of styles. The neck pickup is nicely warm, with plenty of thickness for lead lines and solos. Funky tones are present in the middle position whilst the bridge has all the brightness required for country or blues. A versatile instrument that provides a broad tonal palette for the user to explore. The push/pull tone control engages the neck pickup in all 5 positions, meaning that in position 4 you can use all 3 pickups at once, this offers a plethora of tonal options for the player to explore.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Burns The Marvin 1964 Reissue Shadows White 2018 Electric Guitar
Brand - Burns
Model - The Marvin 1964 Reissue
Finish - Shadows White
Year - 2018
Made In - United Kingdom
Body - Selected American Alder
Neck - Canadian Maple
Neck Profile - ‘C’
Fingerboard - Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius - 12"
Frets - 22
Scale Length- 25.5"
Nut Width - 1.699"
Pickups - 3x Burns Rez-O-Matik US Alnico Magnet Single Coils
Controls - 5-Way Blade Switch, master volume, bridge tone, neck tone, 1x Push/Pull
Our ID: 104112457270
Weight: 8.25lbs
Serial Number: 1086
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the headstock.
Neck: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the neck and fingerboard.
Body: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the body.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate minimal signs of use. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool included.
Hardware: Fully functional with light signs of wear. Some oxidation and early rusting to saddles and pickup pole pieces.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Height of string from 12th Fret- Treble 1.5mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
This guitar demonstrates mild fret noise to the bass strings which is only mildly apparent when amplified. This noise does not affect sustain of notes, nor does it affect bending the notes. The new owner may choose to raise the action to alleviate this.
Electrics:
Full working order.
Case & Accessories:
Burns hard case
The case demonstrates light signs of use. On the lid of the case two small tears to the tolex are present.
C.O.A, original strap, paperwork and Burns tools included.