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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.

1960s Guyatone Kent Burns style Electric Bass Japan MIJ | Bob Marley Bassist

Lee's Summit, Missouri, 640**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$899

1960s Guyatone Kent Burns-type Bass similar to Bob Marley Bassist's
Here is a rare Kent / Guyatone bass from the 1960's. It's clearly inspired by Burns and maybe a bit by Mosrite. We were able to find another one online and it's in (or was in) the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) in Phoenix Arizona. The bass is in very good condition overall and plays good. Decent bass that looks so interesting and is fun to play.
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1964 BURNS London NU-SONIC Bass Cherry

Carbondale, Illinois, 629**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2490

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Olivia's Vintage would like to present this 1964 Burns Nu-Sonic short scale bass in its original Cherry finish that was made in England. It has a great playing neck with great frets. It's all original and 100% complete a later hardshell case is included. It's in very good condition with some minor nicks + dings, a few finish cracks and other cosmetic wear. The bass itself remains structurally sound with no breaks or repairs. All electronics work and sound ... more

Vintage 60s Apollo Model 2235 Guitar Big Horn Burns Bison Copy

Athens, Ohio, 457**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$525

Very cool 1960s Apollo guitar. Needs a good setup. Neck is straight. Pickups both work.
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Vintage 80??s Metal Guild Burnside Guitar. With Hard Shell Case

Spring Hill, Florida, 346**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$590

Vintage 80’s Metal Guild Burnside Guitar. With Hard Shell Case Great condition. There's a couple of small finish cracks in the back pocket. They are just in the finish. And some light scratching here and there. Sounds and plays great. Missing the locking nuts for the trem Will ship FedEx ground fully insured with tracking shipping to the lower 48 states only. No Alaska Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam or PO boxes. International shipping provided by eBay. global
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Left Handed Burns 1984 Marquee Guitar Made In Korea rare

Blue Ridge, Texas, 754**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1250

Up for sale is a Left handed 1984 burns Marquee serial number 5100284 manufactured in Korea. Guitar Made famous by the shadows hank Marvin. This plays immaculate with amazing low action fully set up including fret mill. I really hate to get rid of it but I have things I need to pay for so I need the money but I'm not desperate to sale it so since this is a very rare guitar to find in a lefty I won't budge too much on my price.
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1962 Gretsch Champagne Sparkle Jet Double Cutaway 6129T w / Burns Vibrato, Case

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$23000

Up for sale, a 1962 Gretsch Duo Jet 6129T in excellent condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. An exceedingly rare Gretsch, and one of only a handful of documented examples, this double cutaway Duo Jet features a Champagne Sparkle top and gold appointments, including a Burns vibrato tailpiece
Hailing from the first year when the Jet shifted to a double cutaway body, and far rarer than a typical Sparkle Jet, this Duo Jet has the traditional tonewood ... more

Burns GB66 1965 Semi-Acoustic including Bigsby

Glasgow, G12***, UNITED KINGDOM

£899

Mid 1960's Burns GB66 1965 Semi-Acoustic including Bigsby Trem System
Plate has been changed on the back of the body. Good playability and condition for age
Any questions please drop us a message Price reflects modifications
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Burns Marvin Electric Guitar - " The Marvin" 1964 Edition Green

Buxton, SK17***, UNITED KINGDOM

£2000

The Burns Marvin Electric Guitar- "The Marvin" 1964 Edition Green is a vintage electric guitar designed for right-handed players with six strings. This guitar is a must-have for anyone who loves vintage musical instruments and is looking for a unique piece to add to their collection

The guitar is made by Burns and features a green finish, with the brand's name on the headstock. It is perfect for musicians who are looking for a high-quality instrument to play their ... more

Vintage 1960's Van ghent bass tuner 2R + 2L for Burns bison / Baldwin / Guild

Dannelbourg, 57***, FRANCE

€170

Vintage 1960's Van Ghent bass tuner 2R + 2L for Burns bison / Baldwin / Guild / hagstrom and other vintage basses models
Good original functionnal condition . Complete with ferrules and screws
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COLUMBUS 60-70s Made in Japan (Teisco / Mosrite / Univox / Burns inspired).

Irun, 20***, SPAIN

€230

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LISTED AS A PROJECT GUITAR DUE I'M NOT SURE IF NECK PICKUP IS DEAD.
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 ... more

Vintage Washburn Jethro Burns M-5S Mandolin & Hard Case

Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1250

My dad has owned this from new, purchased 45 years ago! Extremely rare George Washburn M-5S Jethro Burns model mandolin featuring a solid spruce top with flame maple back & sides
It plays well and sounds great, not to mention it looks beautiful too! It will be restrung before sale

Neck: Maple neck with nicely aged cream binding & black side-dots. Ebony fingerboard with intricate abalone inlays. Frets show some wear, but have plenty of life in them. Bound headstock ... more

1962 Burns Vintage Collectable MkII Electric Short Scale Jazz Guitar.

KELSO, Borders, TD5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1200

Vintage Burns Mk2 Short scale Jazz Guitar 1962
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BURNS LONDON JAZZ SPLIT SOUND 1964

Sant Joan les Fonts, Cataluña, 17***, SPAIN

€900

Electric guitar. It has some signs of use (see photos). It has been restored by our luthier. It is missing the tremolo lever
Includes a hard case
Features:
Made in England
Solid body
Red / black sunburst finish
Sycamore body
Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard
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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

chitarra elettrica vintage Burns Baldwin Bison Marvin 1965-1968 - bianco

Jesi, 60***, ITALY

€2540

Chitarra costruita a Londra, originale, modello famoso per essere stato portato al successo dal Hank Marvin degli Shadows, per il quale fu espressamente disegnato e costruito, PICK-UPS e Rez-o-Matik originali, chitarra in ottimo stato anche se essendo un articolo vintage degli anni '60 mostra qualche leggero segno della sua età Articolo completo di bauletto originale in ottimo stato.... more

Burns Baldwin Split Sound Electric Guitar Original 1960s Made in England

Bristol, BS7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1400

1960s Original Burns made Bladwin badged Split Sound electric guitar. Made in England
Black finish with chrome hardware.
This is a really cool looking instrument with the exaggeated body horns, large tremolo unit with original cover and arm and 3 x Burns Split sound pickups
It features a 4 way pickup selector switch which gives an array of tones from the Jim Burns designed split coil pickups
Wild Dog - Kind of thin , out of phase skinny sound which is nothing like its name - go ... 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
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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
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Burns Early 1960's Split-Sound Jazz Guitar in Sunburst Finish

Glasgow, G12***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1699

Fantastic Burns Early 1960??s Split-Sound Jazz Guitar in Sunburst Finish
Great condition for it??s age with some dinks as shown
Missing Original Tremelo arm and knob covers have been replaced
Serial number 3387
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1967 burns London 'All Transistor' 20w amplifier chassis NON working - parts

London, E7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£95

Vintage 1967 Burns London ?All Transistor?? amp
The sale is just for the non working chassis, this was originally in a combo housing, the combo itself was falling apart(that??s MDF for you) and the speaker was rubbing so I decided it wasn??t worth salvaging
So . moving this out for someone else to deal with (lucky you)
I??ve listed this at what the Arrow switch, Rendar sockets and knobs are worth to me
Would be a shame to part it out as these are cool amps when working and the ... more

Electric Guitar (Handmade) Intended for BURNS of LONDON

RCT, CF44***, UNITED KINGDOM

£899

This is a great opportunity for any 'Burns' fan to get their hands on something pretty special
Originally made at what was the HOHNER custom shop located in South Wales back in the early 90's. As you can see the headstock is reminiscent of the Burns Batwing shape / style which shows it's intent although completely unbranded.
The guitar was a essentially a prototype which was made along with one other (also on here for sale) Both one of a kind instruments, very exclusive.
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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

Vintage 1962 Burns London Vista Sonic Guitar - Low Serial - Early Guitar - VGC

Shrewsbury , SY5***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1195

Beautiful 1962 Burns London Vista Sonic Guitar

This is a very early Burns guitar, with a serial number of just 197

It??s in unusually nice condition, you??d struggle to find a mark on the body and neck. It has none of the usual cracking / checking of the polyester clear coat. The baker lite pickguard has a couple of small cracks that have been stabilised from behind. And at some point it??s had another pot or toggle switch, hence the blanking plug

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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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60's AMPEG / BURNS GUITAR CASE

COLOGNE, GERMANY

£365

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 Flyte 1976 with case

Oxford, OX3***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1500

If you??re looking at this you probably know a bit about this classic Burns model, made famous in the mid-70??s by the likes of Marc Bolan and Slade. It?s unclear how many were made and I have no idea why they weren??t more popular at the time Totally unique concorde-inspired body shape. Low output humbuckers that are unlike anything I??ve played before - slightly higher output and less treble than a single coil, but significantly less output than a PAF. This example was made in the UK In 1976 ... more

Vintage Gitarre Burns London Shortscale Jazz Guitar 1963 mit Pink-Floyd-Story

Villingen-Schwenningen, 78***, GERMANY

€1500

Original Burns London Seriennummer 2203 (1963). Die Gitarre ist gut erhalten, technisch einwandfrei und sehr gut spielbar. Vom Vorbesitzer, einem Mitglied der Beat-Combo The Earls, die in den 1960ern in Nordeutschland aktiv waren (s. H -J. Klitsch: Shakin All Over), unter anderem im Hamburger Starclub spielten (Material hierzu kann geliefert werden), wurde der hintere Pickup (original Tri-Sonic wohl schon durch Bob Klose / Pink Floyd um 1964 durch einen Humbucker [>> rechteckige ... more

Vintage 1967 Baldwin Burns Double Six Sunburst 12 String Electric Guitar 1960s

Heanor, DE75***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1495

Vintage 1967 Baldwin Burns Double Six Sunburst 12 String Electric Guitar *1960s
This is one of the rarest guitars you'll ever find - a Baldwin (Burns) Double Six in original 'sunburst' finish. I found this beauty local to me and couldn't refuse. It was a one owner guitar from a deceased estate, and was originally purchased in early 1967 (shown from the serial number), and kept ever since. The guitar is in good condition with plenty of the classic Burns crazing throughout. Those Tri-Sonic ... more

Electric Guitar (Handmade) Intended for BURNS of LONDON

RCT, CF44***, UNITED KINGDOM

£899

RARE Vintage BURNS LONDON Bison Guitar Bass Vox Amp 24" x 17" Framed Picture

Leicester, LE67***, UNITED KINGDOM

£40

Great looking framed and glazed picture, featuring a Burns Bison Guitar and Bass in front of a pair of Vox ampsThis is previously used / hung picture so there may be the odd mark to the black frame!The overall size is approximately 61cm w x 44cm h
As with all my listings, I take lots of pics of the actual item for sale (I do not use stock pics!), so you can see exactly what you're getting and what's included (with no hidden surprises!). Please take a moment to carefully scrutinise them all ... more

Burns Nu Sonic 1964 Electric Guitar

London, NW1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1250

1964 Burns of London Nu Sonic.

A lovely short scale guitar with the distinct burns pickups. Getting very rare now these, especially with the Burns logo, so I??m extremely sad to see it go.

I have had it about 3 years and Its been used mainly at home and in the rehearsal studio.

All the wear and tear you would expect from a guitar of this age, I have pictured. The tuning peg cover that isn??t in the picture, I do have, but the screw is missing so i just took ... more

1970's Burns Flyte Conchorde electric guitar England UK glam rock T Rex Slade

Ipswich, IP4***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1699

1970's Burns Flyte electric guitar
Made in England.
Free MAINLAND UK post
Made famous by the likes of Slade, a rare English guitar as not many were made
Good condition for age, various small marks and scuffs. Small area of haze / scratches. Please view all photos.
Was refurbed a few years ago. The aluminium(?) strip that edges the fret board had come away so new black plastic one has been fitted both sides. At same time a full refret was done. Result is a proper players ... more

Burns Sonic Model 1886 Cherry Red Electric Guitar (Please Read)

Eastbourne, BN21***, UNITED KINGDOM

£569

Burns Sonic Model 1886 Cherry Red Electric Guitar (Please Read)
Burns Sonic Model 1886 Cherry Red Electric Guitar (Please Read)
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burns guitar 1962

Great Yarmouth, NR31***, UNITED KINGDOM

£900

62shortscale jazz guitar in original case guitar is excellent case is tatty plays lovely all works as it should action is med low strings 9 to 42 will go lower if required frets excellent neck is straight is advertised on local platform so I may withdraw at any time
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Burns Baldwin Bison 1966 - White

Doncaster, DN6***, UNITED KINGDOM

£2499

FINESTSELECTIONSHIPPINGSPECIALISTS24 HourSupportLondon Vintage Guitars are please to offer:Burns Baldwin Bison 1966 - WhiteClassic Bison
We are happy to offer this classic Burns , Baldwin Bison Bass , details as follows
Baldwin / Burns Bison
1966 ( Circa )
White
Grey Marble Guard
Internally / Externally Original Except as follows
Later Body Finish
Later Repro Guard
Condition 9 / ... more

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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1965 Burns Marvin guitar EX

Ghezzano, 56***, ITALY

€4900

1965 Burns Marvin guitar EX.... more

Burns Steer electric guitar for sale

Brighton, BN1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£900

Very sad to be reducing my collection. This vintage Burns Steer electric semi-hollow body guitar is in great condition and has a unique look and sound. Many famous guitarists have chosen Burns guitars, including Billy Bragg, Chris Stein of Talking Heads, and the Zutons. It??s easy to see why Jim Burns?? guitars have become cult favourites and essential additions to any serious collector. That's no longer me, hence this is going, as are my Wilko Johnson Fender Telecaster and Harmony Rocket ... more

Burns 1960s Shortscale Jazz Guitar - Sunburst - 2nd Hand

Sheffield, Yorkshire, S8***, UNITED KINGDOM

£989

Great chance to pick up a nice 2nd Hand Burns 1960s Shortscale Jazz Guitar - Sunburst
Burns 1960s Shortscale Jazz Guitar - Sunburst - 2nd Hand Details:
Case / Box: None Overall Condition: Good Serial: 4310 Weight: 8LB 13oz Notes: Age related wears throughout This is a previously loved item and as such may have signs of use. Please note that whilst we do our best to picture our 2nd hand and Ex demo items in detail it is not always possible to picture ... more

BURNS Jazz Guitar Short Scale Red Made in London 1964

Leichhardt, NSW, 2***, AUSTRALIA

AU $2725

On offer here at Downtown Music Sydney is a very interesting 60 year old Burns Short Scale Jazz Guitar, made in 1964 in London, England. This model was the forerunner of the famous Burns Hank Marvin Model This guitar is in remarkable condition considering its vintage. showing only light normal playing wear and is supplied with its original hard shell case
The Burns of London Jazz range was also the basis for the first prototype Marvin models. The earliest Jazz guitars feature a short ... more

1966 Burns Baldwin Hank Marvin Greenburst Guitar

Prahran, VIC, 3***, AUSTRALIA

AU $3599

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