Burns Marvin Legend Deluxe 1999

The Burns Hank Marvin Legend Deluxe from 1999 pays tribute to one of Britain's most influential guitarists and his iconic partnership with Burns guitars.

Finished in classic white with gold hardware and featuring the distinctive Rez-o-Tube vibrato system, this signature model recreates the instruments that helped define the sound of The Shadows and inspired generations of British guitar players.

Hank Marvin's choice of Burns guitars in the early 1960s created an indelible link between the brand and his legendary tone. Burns founder Jim Burns designed instruments specifically for Marvin, and this Legend Deluxe faithfully reproduces those classic features. The three Rez-o-Matik single-coil pickups deliver the bright, articulate tone that characterized The Shadows' instrumental hits, while the innovative Rez-o-Tube vibrato system offers smooth pitch variations with excellent tuning stability, a significant improvement over vintage designs.

The alder body provides balanced resonance across the frequency spectrum, and the zero fret ensures consistent tone and intonation on open strings, a thoughtful detail that Burns pioneered. The rosewood fingerboard with 10" radius and comfortable C-profile neck makes this guitar feel familiar yet distinctive. The guitar has very little playwear, but the edges of the pickguard are curled up. In excellent condition and complete with certificate of authenticity, this Marvin Legend Deluxe represents a significant piece of British rock and roll history, offering both collectors and players a connection to the sounds that shaped an era.