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Vintage guitars for sale: Burns



Welcome to Vintage Burns guitars for sale, where you can explore some pretty funky vintage Burns guitars and vintage Burns basses. If you're looking to buy Burns guitars, specifically the vintage models, you've come to the right place. Burns guitars are cool. Some look pretty wacky, but they are undeniably cool.

A Vintage Burns guitar captures the essence of a bygone era, transporting you back to early 1960s Britain when Burns guitars gained prominence. Just about every British guitarist of the early 1960s played a Burns. Or a Hofner. With their distinct designs and innovative features, vintage Burns guitars have become highly sought after by collectors and players alike. Immerse yourself in the sonic palette and retro charm of these vintage gems, and experience the inspiration they continue to offer.

This inventory features a wide selection of Burns guitars for sale, offering a glimpse into early 1960s British guitar design. There are the British classics: Burns Bison, Burns Marvin (named after Hank Marvin of The Shadows), Sonic and Nu-Sonic (as played by George Harrison of the Beatles); also the post-1965 Burns-Baldwin sold in the USA.

Whether you're after vintage Burns electric guitars or Burns bass guitars, below you'll find a diverse range of instruments produced by the brand.

Burns Flyte Bass - 'Silver' - mid 1970's

Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37***, UNITED KINGDOM

£2395

Hello, and welcome to my listing for my 1970??s BURNS FLYTE BASS in what was probably originally silver finish, but now veering towards green

So, the downsizing of my guitar collection goes on ?? I??ve now parted with 18 of my babies, with only 2 more to go (I??m keeping my ??74 Rick 4001, my ??82 Dan Smith Strat and my Dingwall Combustion 5), so keep a look out for the last of my ??interesting?? basses coming up shortly??

In 1973 Burns hooked up with an outfit in Newcastle and... more

Burns Baldwin, Vibraslim semi-acoustic Bass Guitar, Made in UK, 1967

Prestwick, KA9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£695

Baldwin / Burns Vibraslim bass guitar. Made in UK in 1967, a large semi-acoustic bass guitar in fair condition, the electrics including the original pick ups work ok. It appears that the guitar has some paint peeling on the sides and the headstock but is not modified, the see-through pick guard which normally is fitted to the body appears to be missing. The headstock also has had a sticker on the face as far as i can see. Original blue lined rectangular Burns Baldwin case, which has seen better ... more

Vintage 1960s Burns Bison Original Electric Guitar with Quality Hardcase

London, NW8***, UNITED KINGDOM

£2595

Vintage 1960s Burns Black BisonOriginal Electric Guitar with hard case
Great guitar to play, all electrics working
Low action and a straight neck
General wear and tear for a 60 year old guitar
A couple of cracks in the scratchplate but all original and unmolested, as for the tremolo arm and Bison engraved chrome tail cover,
I??m not sure if they are original or more recent, but they will come with the guitar as shown
The snakeskin hardcase is included
A rare guitar with ... more

Burns London 1960's Sonic Guitar with Hardcase Pre-Owned

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1300

Burns London 1960's Sonic Guitar with Hardcase Pre-OwnedPre-Owned condition rating - 3 / 4A truly stunning RARE guitarFantastic collectors itemPlays perfectlyIncludes hard casePre-Owned Condition Rating
Rating Score 1 - Excellent - Item is in 'as new' condition
Rating Score 2 - Very Good - Item will show signs of light use
Rating Score 3 - Good - Item will show signs of use including light marks
Rating Score 4- Average - Item will show signs of heavy use, dents / chips
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Burns Vibra Artist Guitar 1960 Gold Refin

London, E3***, UNITED KINGDOM

£800

Burns Vibra Artist Guitar 1960 Gold Refin.

Genuine vintage Burns Vibra Artist from 1960

A classic price of British rock n roll!

This one has been refinished in Gold which fades to black on the back of the neck. I suspect it was done a long time ago as the finish has a fair amount of subtle checking and has seemingly aged nicely. It??s not the neatest of finishes if you look very closely but overall it has a very cool and unique look. These guitars would have ... more

ZENTA. Made in Japan. (Teisco / Mosrite / Univox / Burns inspired)

Irun, 20***, SPAIN

€355

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Late 1960s to early 1970s. Made in Japan Manufactured by Teisco (jedistar com info)Weight: 2, 82 kilogramsChunky neck. 63cm / 24 8" scale length Needs neck adjustment for a perfect octavation Vintage low output pickupsThe whammy bar is missing and the hole for attaching is open to admit several diameters thicker than the standard stratocaster, it fixes with a screw. Standard strato whammy bar is too thin to get attached Volumen & tone knobs seems ... more

60er AMPEG / BURNS GITARRENHÜLLE - Made in USA plus 300 WEITERE HÜLLE AUF LAGER

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$399

60's AMPEG guitar case as used for BURNS BALDWIN guitars:
+ grey textured tolex, has wear
+ red interior, has wear,
+ ends have rips
+ all latches are working fine
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Burns / Baldwin Virginian Model 550 guitar 1965

Horncastle, LN9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1450

OHV bring you this nice example of a early Baldwin Virginian 550
This is a uk made and never exported example so suffers no cracking damage to the Body but it does show some dinks on the front but nothing dramatic. The Back has a couple of very minor surface scratches but overall this guitar is in a very clean condition apart from those noted marks there is however there is a notable scuff on the lower edge of the horn its not a crack just a scuff to the polyester finish ,please see last ... more

BURNS TR-2, RARE VINTAGE 1963 / 4 ICONIC SEMI-SOLID GUITAR, PRO. LUTHIER RESTORED.

Cannock Wood, Rugeley, Staffordshire, WS15***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1069


VINTAGE & TRADITIONAL GUITARS

BURNS TR-2 , RARE VINTAGE 1963 / 64 ICONIC BLOND SEMI-SOLID ELECTRIC GUITAR, PROFESSIONAL LUTHIER RESTORATION COMPLETED, INCLUDING UP-RATED ORIG. ONBOARD "BOOSTER" - Restored by very highly regarded Professional luthier, Colin Keefe, essentially original, with upgrades also including re-wound Original Ultra Sonic p / ups, upgraded Bridge, Re-levelled Fingerboard & Re-fret

Stock Number: VTGC1075
Burns TR-2 is an iconic model from... more

1981 Burns - Hank Marvin Signature Model - ID 1941

Emmering, 82***, GERMANY

€2045

Aus 1. Hand
Zustand: Sehr gut
SerNr: 810279
Gewicht: 4, 2 kg Versandklasse: Standard
Koffer / Case: Bag
Vermittlungsverkauf: 14212
Dieses frühe Burns Hank Marvin Signature Model wurde 1981 gebaut und stammt aus 1 Hand
Der Zustand ist aussergewöhnlich gut, ein absolutes Sammlerstück.
Nur minimale Gebrauchsspuren, ein Kratzer auf der Rückseite
Gewicht: 4280 Gramm
Komplett original und unverbastelt
Maple Neck mit 22 Bünden
3 x Burns Single Coil Pickups ... more

1965 Burns Marvin guitar EX

Ghezzano, 56***, ITALY

€4900

1965 Burns Marvin guitar EX.... more

Burns 1959 Weill RP1G Roy Plummer Guitar, Streamine, Deluxe,

Folkestone, CT18***, UNITED KINGDOM

£2500

1959 Burns Weill RP1G (Roy Plummer Guitar) Super Streamline electric guitar, made in England; The body is black finished in mahogany with white Perspex back has a few scuffs, see the pictures, it's to be expected for age
The neck is made of mahogany some minor blemishes
Fretboard are sycamore
Frets are good
Electrics have been recently refurbished so its working perfectly, do have a video of the guitar being played after being restored, just ask
Has new strings and has been ... more

1966 BURNS HANK MARVIN SERIENNUMMER

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$399

* 17xxx range
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Electric Guitar Burns Marvin 40th Anniversary Signature 1964-2004

Milton Keynes, MK7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1699

STUNNING Electric Guitar Burns London Marvin 40th Anniversary Signature 1964-2004 ( made in 2009 )
The electrical system is in great condition, barely used. There are 2 tiny scratches on the side, almost not visible The neck is in perfect condition
The accessories are those that are in the photo:Dedicated hard casekeysWrench x2Guitar mediatorStrap with logo (It is long and partially tied )Burns cleaning cloth
Please inspect the pictures for condition reference
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Burns 1962 Short Scale Jazz Guitar

Stoke-on-Trent, ST9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£795

Serial number 695 dates this as one of the really early jazz guitars produced in London in 1962. Very rare and collectable
Pictures show condition, please study these carefully. It is a used and very old guitar so its going to have wear and tear
Includes a gig bag ( no hard case) and will be packed well
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Columbus model. 60s / 70s. Made in Japan (Teisco / Mosrite / Univox / Burns inspired).

Irun, 20***, SPAIN

€295

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Late 1960s to early 1970s. Made in Japan All original, no mods, no repairs Weight: 2, 69 kilograms Chunky neck. 63cm / 24 8" scale length Switch for each pickup. Vintage low output singlecoils pickups Neck pickup does not sound, I don't know if it is only wiring or the pickup dead. I played in 2008 to 2012 period and both pickups worked well General volumen and tone knobs (volume is scratchy) Vibrato works great, very sensitive Ask any question or / ... more

1966 Burns Pickup - Made in UK

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£279

single coil
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1965 BURNS HANK MARVIN TUNER

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£39

1 tuner in nickel ONLY * fits ONLY high E side * NO cover included
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Fenton Weill Dualmaster vintage Bass guitar. Burns British made

London, NW1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£240

Rare Fenton Weill vintage bass. Model Dual Master.
Made in London in the 60??s.
Some of the original pieces had been replaced:
- The tuning pegs were replaced for Van Ghent ones, also vintage and rare (and expensive too)
- The pickguard is a hand made replica
- The bridge is also not original, but similar.
- The pickup switch selector was replaced for a new one.
The rest is original.
It is a very nice quality bass, solid body and neck
Keeps on tune and ... more

1965 BURNS HANK MARVIN TUNER

COLOGNE, GERMANY

$85

1965 Burns HANK MARVIN tuner in nickel :
* 1 TUNER ONLY
* fits LOW E side
... more

Burns ?The Marvin?? Electric Guitar - 1964 Edition - The Foot Tappers

Buxton, SK17***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1500

Burns ?The Marvin?? Electric Guitar - 1964 Edition.

The nice thing about this guitar is that it??s been loved, used, and it has a story??

I purchased this directly from Barry Gibson, as at the time in 2008 I was in the band the Foot Tappers. I have the receipt if you need to see it.

It was used in a number of well known gifs amongst the shadows fan community. Featuring briefly in Tilburg, Holland in 2008 at the shadows international gathering. Then, this guitar... more

60's AMPEG / BURNS GUITAR CASE - made in USA

COLOGNE, GERMANY

€350


60's AMPEG guitar case as used for BURNS BALDWIN guitars:
+ grey textured tolex, has wear
+ red interior, has wear,
+ ends have rips
+ all latches are working fine
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Burns Sonic Model 1886 Cherry Red c 1960s w / Original Hard Case

Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1025

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Burns Sonic Model 1886 Cherry Red c 1960s w / Original Hard Case
Here for sale we have a Burns Sonic Model 1886 in Cherry Red finish, Built in the UK in the early 1960s this guitar features a construction using the "finest selected seasoned timber " , what ... more