Burns London Hank Marvin "The Shadows" Custom Edition 2004 - Fiesta Red

From a former collectors estate sale. This is a Mint Condition Burns London Marquee Marvin Fiesta Red Custom Edition. Serial number 0662.

This is a collectors guitar, never gigged and apparently the 662nd in the series made. Body made from selected American alder, tremolo system, Original Ivory pick guards, 3 Rezo Matik™ pickups, handmade to original specifications with USA alnico magnets, Bound Maple Fingerboard and Canadian Maple Neck, Master Volume Control, 2 tone controls, Five-way pickup selector switch, Push/Pull pick up selector, Sperzel Locking Tuners. Original Hard Shell Gray Alligator Case & Accessories. Comes with paper work, production number, #0662.

The Burns London Shadows Custom Edition is a high-end signature model designed to replicate the specific sound and aesthetics of the instruments played by Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch of The Shadows. Based on the serial number 0662 and similar production listings, this instrument is part of a limited edition run, likely manufactured around 2004–2005. Technical Specifications cont’d:

• Body: Selected American Alder, typically finished in Fiesta Red.
• Neck: Bolt-on Canadian Hard Rock Maple with a 25.5-inch scale length.
• Pickups: Three handmade Rez-o-Matic single-coil pickups, slanted to original 1964 specifications.
• Bridge System: The signature Rez-o-Tube vibrato unit, which features individual aluminum resonance tubes for each string to enhance sustain and tone.
• Electronics: A master volume control, two tone controls with a push/pull function (allowing for seven total pickup combinations), and a 5-way selector switch.
• Headstock: Classic Burns scroll headstock, often fitted with locking machine heads for improved stability.

Background and RarityThe Shadows Custom Edition was introduced as a premium recreation of the guitars Jim Burns developed with The Shadows in 1964. These models are highly collectible; for instance, the 40th Anniversary reissue in 2004 was strictly limited to 2,004 units. Other "Custom Elite" series iterations were even more exclusive, with some runs limited to only 500 units. The engraved metal tailpiece on these guitars typically features the band's silhouette and signatures.

Some variations online indicate different bridges and tremolo systems, but the guitar, case, and case candy and literature indicate that this guitar is part of the “The Shadows” line. That said, we are discovering “dealer bundle“ editions that sometimes question our research and we welcome any information available.

This guitar is in excellent playing, working, and cosmetic condition, exceptional for age, use, and ware. Tested and Professionally set up. $1800.