Burns Shadows Custom Signature Limited Edition No. 079 of 500 2005 - Fiesta Red

Shadows Custom Signature Limited Edition No. 079 of 500

Offered for sale is my Burns Shadows Custom Signature Limited Edition, numbered 079 of only 500 instruments produced worldwide. Introduced in 2005 as part of the Burns Custom Elite Series and developed in collaboration with Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch of The Shadows, this model was produced as an exclusive limited run of just 500 guitars worldwide.

This guitar is in exceptional collector-grade condition, is completely original throughout, and is accompanied by its original case and all supplied accessories.

Specification

• Limited Edition No. 079 of 500
• Manufactured in 2005
• Fiesta Red finish
• Selected American alder body
• Canadian hard rock maple neck
• Bound figured maple fingerboard
• Gold-plated hardware
• Gold-plated Rezo-Tube tremolo system
• Sperzel locking machine heads
• Three Burns Rez-O-Matik pickups with USA Alnico magnets
• Five-way pickup selector switch
• Master volume and dedicated tone controls
• Improved neck joint design for enhanced upper fret access

Included

Supplied complete with its original collector's package:

• Original Burns grey crocodile-effect hard case
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Signed photograph of Hank Marvin and Bruce Welch
• Original leather strap
• Burns leather accessory/tool pouch
• Cleaning cloth
• Original documentation and accessories supplied when new

Condition

This is an exceptionally well-preserved example that has clearly been carefully owned and cherished. The finish retains a superb gloss, the gold-plated hardware is beautifully preserved, and the guitar has seen very little use.

For complete accuracy, there is a tiny finish nick at the neck joint, as shown in the photographs. It is purely cosmetic, extremely minor, and does not affect playability, structural integrity, or the guitar's overall presentation. Aside from this small blemish, the instrument presents to an exceptionally high standard.

Everything functions exactly as it should and the guitar delivers the classic Burns/Shadows sound for which these instruments are renowned.

As one of only 500 examples produced worldwide, and offered complete with its original case, certificate, signed memorabilia and accessories, this represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most collectible modern Burns models and an important tribute to the legendary association between Burns Guitars and The Shadows.