{"product_id":"burns-marvin-prototype-model-owned-and-used-by-hank-marvin-white-1964","title":"Burns Marvin Prototype model owned and used by Hank Marvin White 1964","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE HANK MARVIN TOURING GUITAR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to offer the following instrument from one of the most respected of all British guitarists that being Hank B Marvin of The Shadows who's sound, tone and playing style influenced a a generation of guitarists. Please see details as follows\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfluence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHank Marvin was influential in defining the role of lead guitarist and was the first British guitar hero. His unique playing style and tone influenced a number of the world's most iconic guitarists that include David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Brian May, Mark Knopfler, Steve Howe , Jeff Beck , Jimmy Page and Pete Townsend  all of who have quoted Hank as being influential to their playing style  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Shadows Hank Marvin was an inspiration for all of us kids. He had an amazing, melodic, fluid sound.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrian May\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The way I play melodies is connected to things like Hank Marvin and The Shadows. That style of guitar playing where people can recognise a melody with some beef to it.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Gilmour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE HANK MARVIN TOURING GUITAR \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe following instrument was personally owned and used By Hank B Marvin for stage and touring performances. Details as follows \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBurns Hank Marvin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e1963\/1964 \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhite \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTortoiseshell Guard \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRosewood Neck \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEarly diagonal switch\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eScroll Headstock \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eInternally\/Externally Original \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Road\/Touring Case \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eCondition 8.5\/10 (played, used condition) \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe above instrument was one of a number of Pre-Production Prototype Burns Models produced for Hank Marvin prior to the release of his official Signature Model and used for both stage and touring performances \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Hits \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHank Marvin was responsible for many iconic instrumental guitar tracks that included such greats as Apache, FBI, Wonderful Land and Footage Tapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerification \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument comes with the following verification \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial COA From the Burns Guitar Company confirming the above was one of the Prototype, Pre-Production Instruments that was given to Hank Marvin.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eHand Signed to rear by Hank B Marvin \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eVarious Original Archival Photos of Hank B Marvin\/Shadows with his Burns Prototype\/Pre Production Model \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComments \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe above is an exceptionally important instrument in British Beat band History as it was owned and used by the most infuential and respected of all British Guitarists that Being Hank B Marvin of the Shadows \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Burns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53418580836692,"sku":"RIFF-10000334","price":20999.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/4613\/7172\/files\/20260119_164208_v6jfucdys3x7tgcn1bop.jpg?v=1768840935","url":"https:\/\/www.denmarkstreetguitars.co.uk\/products\/burns-marvin-prototype-model-owned-and-used-by-hank-marvin-white-1964","provider":"Hanks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}