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BURNS SHORT SCALE JAZZ GUITAR. PROTOTYPE. 1962. VERY RARE & VERY COLLECTIBLE.
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Description Brand: Burns Dexterity: Right-Handed Era: 1962 String Configuration: 6 String Model: Jazz Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom Body Type: Solid
Description BURNS SHORT SCALE JAZZ PROTOTYPE1962"THE JAZZ"BEAUTIFUL.VERY RARE.VERY COLLECTIBLE.EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY.Ex-Paul Day Collection VERY GOODCONDITION.Note: We will ship this guitar internationally but you must get a quote from us first. MY BURNS GUITAR AFFLICTION.First, my bias. As an American having grown up in the 1960's-1970's, many of my friends find it odd that my most cherished brand of guitar in my collection is British. BURNS. Even though I respect and honor the creative genius of Leo Fender, his guitars were just functional. No more-no less. They were basic. Jim Burns contemporaneously was too a creative genius. But his guitars were antithetical to Leo's. Maybe to the point where I would describe Jim as an "Artist" who "created" musical instruments and Leo as a "manufacturer of products that could be used to play music."I can remember the first time seeing a photo of the Burns Bison, 4pup guitar. It not only caught my eye, it captured my imagination. All of those authors selling books about a "tipping point", "Eureka moment", "imagination", et al could have just shown a photo of that guitar and saved a lot of paper (I now own 14 of those original 4pup Bisons). Jim Burns was a genius and his guitars were simply manifestations of those millions of creative flashes that moved through his whole brain-left and right sides. I understand this absolute affliction of affinity for Jim's guitars makes me a bit of an odd ball among collectors-but isn't that really the best way to be... different? Of course it is. I'll take creativity over function every day of the week.Over the next few weeks, I will be offering many of my "more unique" Burns (Baldwin, Shergold, Hayman..) pieces for sale on ebay. All Burns guitars are unique-but some are "more unique" than others. And having 200+ in my collection, I can assure you that I have a lot of the "more unique" pieces. And you guys in the UK, get a national holiday for Jim. He deserves it.THIS GUITAR: An ORIGINAL BURNS "JAZZ GUITAR" PROTOTYPE. These were built by ORMSTON BURNS LONDON, LTD in the years 1962-1965. An opportunity to own an ORIGINAL BURNS GUITAR PROTOTYPE is not to be missed. This is a historical piece.ITEM# BUR-39 BRAND Burns TYPE Guitar, Elect CLASS 6 String MODEL# Short Scale Jazz MODEL NAME The "Jazz" DESCRIPTION PROTO TYPE Short Scale Jazz DOM 1962 COLOR Red Sunburst SERIAL # 424 CASE OHSC COND 8 STYLE Solid Body Coutour BODY Mahogany TOP Mahogany NECK Maple FRTBD Braz Rosewood FRETS 22 SIZE Small SCALE 23.375" TUNERS Van Ghent PUPS (2) Burns "Tri-Sonic" TREM YES BRIDGE Burns Series 2 ELECT Passive NOTES Very rare two pickup
THIS GUITAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. PLEASE LOOK AT PHOTOS DETAILS:FLAT SHIPPING CHARGE OF $65.00 FOR SHIPMENT TO ANY US CONTINENTAL LOCATION BY USPS (and please understand that your tracking number may not show shipment progress within the first 72 hours of the shipment-I consider that a bit idiotic but they tell me that "they cannot track every package every minute").INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING TO RECEIVE A QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COSTS.GUARANTEE:NO REFUND.BUYER HAS 48 HOURS TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL GUITAR REPAIR PERSON OR LUTHIER. IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND IN THE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF THE INSTRUMENT (NOT DISCLOSED IN THE AUCTION AD), BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US BY EXPRESS SHIPMENT USING THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND ANY ADDITIONAL PACKAGING TO INSURE ITS SAFE RETURN. IT MUST BE FULLY INSURED. BUYER PAYS ALL COST TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US. WE WILL REPAIR THE INSTRUMENT WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RETURN RECEIPT AND SHIP IT BACK TO THE BUYER AT OUR EXPENSE. THIS ASSURANCE DOES NOT APPLY TO KNOBS, STRINGS, HARDWARE DISCOLORATION, STRAPS. CASES, OR ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR AFTER RECEIPT BY BUYER. ALL INSTRUMENTS ARE FULLY PHOTOGRAPHED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. IT IS THE BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY SELLER IMMEDIATELY IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS INCURRED ANY DAMAGE DURING SHIPMENT. IN THE EVENT OF SUCH DAMAGE, PLEASE RETAIN ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS FOR INSPECTION.FULL DETAILS INCLUDED IN AD. BUYER HAS 48 HOURS TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL GUITAR REPAIR PERSON OR LUTHIER. IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND IN THE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF THE INSTRUMENT (NOT DISCLOSED IN THE AUCTION AD), BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US BY EXPRESS SHIPMENT USING THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND ANY ADDITIONAL PACKAGING TO INSURE ITS SAFE RETURN PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BID.SHIPPING CHARGES. The charges listed in this ad are for the continental US only. Shipment outside that area is at actual cost and Buyer must pay all tariffs, duties, and other charges that may be levied on the item when it is imported into its final destination. And for foreign buyers, please request a quote for shipping cost before you bid. No surprises are always good. And please do not ask that we use a lower value for an export shipment. NOTE: NO THIRD PARTY SHIPMENTS-WE ONLY SHIP TO THE BUYER WHO PAYS FOR IT. About TUNE YOUR SOUND.You can find us on the internet but I can't put the link here in accordance with ebay policies. But if you were to look up tuneyoursound, I'm pretty sure you would find us.TYS is a joint venture between a couple of guitar collectors who both share a passion for rock and roll music and the instruments used to make that music. Fortunately the two of us have been able to afford to buy the best examples of these instruments we could find. Many are one off, celebrity owned, and unique. And yes, we own a lot of guitars-together we are closing in on the 2,000 mark. But we have decided it is time to share our the fruits of our passion with other likewise smitten players and collectors, so please keep checking our auctions for more unbelievable pieces.
Description
| Brand: | Burns | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Era: | 1962 | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Model: | Jazz | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United Kingdom |
| Body Type: | Solid |
Description BURNS SHORT SCALE JAZZ PROTOTYPE1962"THE JAZZ"BEAUTIFUL.VERY RARE.VERY COLLECTIBLE.EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY.Ex-Paul Day Collection VERY GOODCONDITION.Note: We will ship this guitar internationally but you must get a quote from us first. MY BURNS GUITAR AFFLICTION.First, my bias. As an American having grown up in the 1960's-1970's, many of my friends find it odd that my most cherished brand of guitar in my collection is British. BURNS. Even though I respect and honor the creative genius of Leo Fender, his guitars were just functional. No more-no less. They were basic. Jim Burns contemporaneously was too a creative genius. But his guitars were antithetical to Leo's. Maybe to the point where I would describe Jim as an "Artist" who "created" musical instruments and Leo as a "manufacturer of products that could be used to play music."I can remember the first time seeing a photo of the Burns Bison, 4pup guitar. It not only caught my eye, it captured my imagination. All of those authors selling books about a "tipping point", "Eureka moment", "imagination", et al could have just shown a photo of that guitar and saved a lot of paper (I now own 14 of those original 4pup Bisons). Jim Burns was a genius and his guitars were simply manifestations of those millions of creative flashes that moved through his whole brain-left and right sides. I understand this absolute affliction of affinity for Jim's guitars makes me a bit of an odd ball among collectors-but isn't that really the best way to be... different? Of course it is. I'll take creativity over function every day of the week.Over the next few weeks, I will be offering many of my "more unique" Burns (Baldwin, Shergold, Hayman..) pieces for sale on ebay. All Burns guitars are unique-but some are "more unique" than others. And having 200+ in my collection, I can assure you that I have a lot of the "more unique" pieces. And you guys in the UK, get a national holiday for Jim. He deserves it.THIS GUITAR: An ORIGINAL BURNS "JAZZ GUITAR" PROTOTYPE. These were built by ORMSTON BURNS LONDON, LTD in the years 1962-1965. An opportunity to own an ORIGINAL BURNS GUITAR PROTOTYPE is not to be missed. This is a historical piece.
THIS GUITAR IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. PLEASE LOOK AT PHOTOS DETAILS:FLAT SHIPPING CHARGE OF $65.00 FOR SHIPMENT TO ANY US CONTINENTAL LOCATION BY USPS (and please understand that your tracking number may not show shipment progress within the first 72 hours of the shipment-I consider that a bit idiotic but they tell me that "they cannot track every package every minute").INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING TO RECEIVE A QUOTE FOR SHIPPING COSTS.GUARANTEE:NO REFUND.BUYER HAS 48 HOURS TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL GUITAR REPAIR PERSON OR LUTHIER. IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND IN THE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF THE INSTRUMENT (NOT DISCLOSED IN THE AUCTION AD), BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US BY EXPRESS SHIPMENT USING THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND ANY ADDITIONAL PACKAGING TO INSURE ITS SAFE RETURN. IT MUST BE FULLY INSURED. BUYER PAYS ALL COST TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US. WE WILL REPAIR THE INSTRUMENT WITHIN TEN DAYS OF RETURN RECEIPT AND SHIP IT BACK TO THE BUYER AT OUR EXPENSE. THIS ASSURANCE DOES NOT APPLY TO KNOBS, STRINGS, HARDWARE DISCOLORATION, STRAPS. CASES, OR ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE THAT MAY OCCUR AFTER RECEIPT BY BUYER. ALL INSTRUMENTS ARE FULLY PHOTOGRAPHED PRIOR TO SHIPMENT. IT IS THE BUYER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY SELLER IMMEDIATELY IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS INCURRED ANY DAMAGE DURING SHIPMENT. IN THE EVENT OF SUCH DAMAGE, PLEASE RETAIN ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS FOR INSPECTION.FULL DETAILS INCLUDED IN AD. BUYER HAS 48 HOURS TO HAVE THE INSTRUMENT INSPECTED BY A PROFESSIONAL GUITAR REPAIR PERSON OR LUTHIER. IF ANY DEFECTS ARE FOUND IN THE MECHANICAL OR ELECTRICAL CONDITION OF THE INSTRUMENT (NOT DISCLOSED IN THE AUCTION AD), BUYER WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHIP THE INSTRUMENT BACK TO US BY EXPRESS SHIPMENT USING THE ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIALS AND ANY ADDITIONAL PACKAGING TO INSURE ITS SAFE RETURN PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU BID.SHIPPING CHARGES. The charges listed in this ad are for the continental US only. Shipment outside that area is at actual cost and Buyer must pay all tariffs, duties, and other charges that may be levied on the item when it is imported into its final destination. And for foreign buyers, please request a quote for shipping cost before you bid. No surprises are always good. And please do not ask that we use a lower value for an export shipment. NOTE: NO THIRD PARTY SHIPMENTS-WE ONLY SHIP TO THE BUYER WHO PAYS FOR IT. About TUNE YOUR SOUND.You can find us on the internet but I can't put the link here in accordance with ebay policies. But if you were to look up tuneyoursound, I'm pretty sure you would find us.TYS is a joint venture between a couple of guitar collectors who both share a passion for rock and roll music and the instruments used to make that music. Fortunately the two of us have been able to afford to buy the best examples of these instruments we could find. Many are one off, celebrity owned, and unique. And yes, we own a lot of guitars-together we are closing in on the 2,000 mark. But we have decided it is time to share our the fruits of our passion with other likewise smitten players and collectors, so please keep checking our auctions for more unbelievable pieces.
| ITEM# | BUR-39 |
| BRAND | Burns |
| TYPE | Guitar, Elect |
| CLASS | 6 String |
| MODEL# | Short Scale Jazz |
| MODEL NAME | The "Jazz" |
| DESCRIPTION | PROTO TYPE Short Scale Jazz |
| DOM | 1962 |
| COLOR | Red Sunburst |
| SERIAL # | 424 |
| CASE | OHSC |
| COND | 8 |
| STYLE | Solid Body Coutour |
| BODY | Mahogany |
| TOP | Mahogany |
| NECK | Maple |
| FRTBD | Braz Rosewood |
| FRETS | 22 |
| SIZE | Small |
| SCALE | 23.375" |
| TUNERS | Van Ghent |
| PUPS | (2) Burns "Tri-Sonic" |
| TREM | YES |
| BRIDGE | Burns Series 2 |
| ELECT | Passive |
| NOTES | Very rare two pickup |