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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.

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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1960s Vintage Burns Baldwin Baby Bison Bass Red Made in England

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$797

Up for sale is a Vintage 1960s Burns Baldwin Baby Bison Bass in Red Finish
GOOD working and cosmetic condition!
~ The finish seems to be original, but I am not 100% certain. There are scratches and dents all over. The neck had new tuners installed and the headstock has extra holes. A piece of the binding came off the neck. A piece of plastic was placed where the neck heal is to raise the neck up, so that the action would be better. The bridge is certianly original. The pickups seem to be ... more

BURNS / SHERGOLD (Meteor) ?? Good Condition ?? Big Sound (needs new strings)

Vallejo, California, 945**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1000

BURNS / SHERGOLD (Meteor) ?? Good Condition ?? Big Sound (needs new strings)... more

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

A GENUINE OLD BURNS BISON BASS GUITAR FOR RESTORE c1964 SERIAL # 5632

birmingham, West Midlands, B23***, UNITED KINGDOM

£25

Hi, i have for sale a genuine old Burns Bison Bass electric guitar that i am selling for restore This dates to around 1964 and the serial number is 5632 this is in fair condition and has been poorly repainted in its past It also looks like an added pick guard has been retro fitted to cover up the middle pick up hole I am not sure if this was done in house as the plastic looks the same The pots and pick ups all look original The fretboard looks ok but the neck has some flex at its thinnest ... 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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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

Baldwin BURNS pickup . for 706-712 model . Vintage 1960'S . 8K

Dannelbourg, 57***, FRANCE

€135

Baldwin pickup . 706-712 . Vintage 1960'S . 11K . Functionnal . As seen . Missing wire . so easy to weld . please ask for overseas quote shipping... more

Baldwin BURNS pickup . 706 . Vintage England 1960'S . 11K

Dannelbourg, 57***, FRANCE

€145

Baldwin pickup . 706 . Vintage 1960'S . 11K. Functionnal . As seen... 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

Burns UK Vintage Dynamic Tension 6 String Guitar Bridge

Doncaster, DN9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£350

This is a rare original Burns Uk Dynamic Tension 6 String guitar bridge / tailpiece as used on the Burns Flyte, Mirage and Artist Guitars. These are now getting very hard to find as few Flytes and their hardware were ever made
These are great well made substantial stable bridges that have adjustment for string height and intonation.
Apart from a few scratches and needing a good clean this ones in great shape and will help finish off / compliment any appropriate Burns 70s era ... 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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1967 Burns Baldwin Virginian 550 Electric Guitar

Enfield, EN1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£499

The Virginian was the last guitar Jim Burns designed for his company before it was sold to Baldwin in 1965 and this guitar was unlike anything available at the time. At first glance it looks like a thinline electro acoustic guitar, but the Virginian is in fact a thinline fully electric semi-hollow body guitar built with a braced Mahogany laminate body and figured Sycamore top. It features two ??Bar-O-Matik?? pickups and the fully adjustable floating spring-tensioned ??Rezo-Tube?? bridge with ... more

Burns Flyte 6 String Guitar (Parts)

Doncaster, DN9***, UNITED KINGDOM

£750

I??m selling a load of Genuine Burns Flyte Guitar parts there??s almost enough parts to make a complete new Flyte 6 string Guitar (see photos) or you can use them to renovate an existing Flyte
It had been my intention to build a complete Flyte guitar from these parts but I??ve never found time so I??ve decided to let them go
As you can see most the main guitar parts are there, So here??s a list of what I??m selling:
* An original new old stock Burns Flyte 6 String Guitar Body and ... more

1960s Burns Orbit Three 60W Guitar Amp.

Penarth, CF64***, UNITED KINGDOM

£800

This vintage Burns Orbit Three guitar amp from the 1960s is a true gem for any musician. With its 60W power and solid state technology, it produces a clear and powerful sound that is perfect for any guitar enthusiast. The amp features three speakers and two channels, allowing for a versatile range of sounds.

The Burns brand is well-known for its high-quality products, and this amp is no exception. Made in the United Kingdom, it is a rare find for collectors and musicians alike. ... more

Baldwin (Burns) Vibraslim Guitar (1967 / 68) Good Condition, with original case.

Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11***, UNITED KINGDOM

£845

This is a lovely example of an English made late 1960's Vibraslim. After consulting the Burns book 'Pearls and Crazy Diamonds' I believe this is a 548 model. It is all original features and pickups. It has no modifications. It's tone is clean and sounds wonderful through an amp with it's Burns pickups.
It has the normal kind of age related lacquer cracks of these Burns designed guitars but they simply add to its character. It also has some dings on the edges / binding as you would ... 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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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.
Both ... more

Electric Guitar (Handmade) Intended for BURNS of LONDON

RCT, CF44***, UNITED KINGDOM

£899

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 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 Sonic Model 1886 - Cherry Red - 1960s - Original Hard Case - Full Refret

Bristol, BS2***, UNITED KINGDOM

£995

Vintage 60's Burns Sonic with some age related wear. One corner of the black pickguard has a bit broken off and there's wear to the nitro finish on the back and on the tapered edge on the front.
Has had a full refret recently and comes with original case as pictured
Any questions please ask, thanks for looking.... more

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

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

Baldwin (Burns) Double Six 1966 / 67 12 String Green Vintage

Lewes, BN7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1350

This is a very clean and great example of a Baldwin Double Six. I believe it is 1966 / 67 but their serial coding is a little all over the place! I dont think this has been played much at all, it mostly seems just the front has faded over the years but there is little fret wear or cosmetic damage. There is a small area of a few scratches on the back as you can see, and some lacquer cracks on the neck by the bottom tuners as can also be seen. One of the pins that holds the ??double six?? plate on... more

Burns London Nu-Sonic Guitar 1965 Midnight Black

Uxbridge, UB8***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1395

Burns London Nu-Sonic 1965 Midnight Black - Rare vintage hand made in England - Collectors Dream - The same owner for 46 years! I purchased this guitar second hand back in Autumn 1978 from Hobbs Music in Lancaster. It was the very first thing I treated myself to after saving some money from starting work as an apprentice. It's an incredible piece of musical instrument history, either to play or to admire, probably the best colour combo for an original 1960's Burns. Great sound classic 60's ... 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

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 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

Burns Hank Marvin "The Marvin" 1964 Edition, USED

Birmingham, England, B1***, UNITED KINGDOM

£1679

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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 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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Burns Bison 1962 / 3 in super Zustand

Berlin, 10***, GERMANY

€1900

Ich habe die Gitarre von meinem Onkel vor ungefähr 10 Jahren geerbt, ich habe sie wahrscheinlich ein Dutzend Mal gespielt und sie aus sentimentalen Gründen aufbewahrt. Aber ich bin jetzt im Ruhestand und werde in eine viel kleinere Wohnung ziehen und muss (mit schwerem Herzen) das Biest verkaufen! Die Gitarre ist in einem wirklich guten Zustand für das Alter (siehe Fotos), aber ich habe keine Ahnung, ob alles Original ist? Die Tonsteuerung dieser Gitarre sind wirklich seltsam! Der wild dog ... more

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

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

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

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

1965 Burns Marvin guitar EX

Ghezzano, 56***, ITALY

€4900

1965 Burns Marvin guitar EX.... more

1966 Burns Baldwin Hank Marvin Greenburst Guitar

Prahran, VIC, 3***, AUSTRALIA

AU $3599

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