Shadow Special serial number

[Shadbarmy1]

My Shadow Special has a serial number of 13011881. Can anyone give me information on how to read the info from that, with regard to manufacturing date and location etc? Any help appreciated. Mike

[Garystrat]

Hi Mike,

The Fender s/n lookup doesn't seem to recognise your serial number?

https://serialnumberlookup.fender.com/lookup/


Regards

Gary

[Iain Purdon]

I assume this is a Burns guitar

[Shadbarmy1]

I assume this is a Burns guitar

Yes, it's a Burns Shadow Special
http://www.trevormidgley.com/BurnsGuitars/Shadow.html
Korean made I understand. (2003 ?)

[Garystrat]

I believe that Burns is still in a transitory state after Barry Gibson retired (Ex MD) and taken over by new owners (Andertons Guildford?), so I'm not sure where one would go at present, it might be worth asking Andertons?

Regards

Gary

[Shadbarmy1]

I believe that Burns is still in a transitory state after Barry Gibson retired (Ex MD) and taken over by new owners (Andertons Guildford?), so I'm not sure where one would go at present, it might be worth asking Andertons?

Regards

Gary

Many thanks, Mike

[Shadbarmy1]

Here's a pic for those interested:-

I note that it has a painted letter "B" between the tuning pegs and no plastic "triangle". Also, the "gold" bridge sits in a cutout at the bottom of the white pickguard, which I have seen on others similar???

[dave robinson]

What you have there is a very nice guitar from the 'Club' Series of the early 2000s. They are from the same range as the Marquee and Double Six of that period and retailed around £349 at the time and I always liked the binding look on the body with these. I have two models from the 'Club' series, a Double Six and a SSJ (Short Scale Jazz) in greenburst and redburst respectively and they are good instruments, excellent sounding and great playability, making a mockery of their modest price tag.
These appear to be a rare find these days although seemed plentiful twenty years ago. This tells me that they are good instruments and people do hang on to them.

[Shadbarmy1]

Thanks for that Dave, much appreciated. Even unplugged, it sounds great (like an acoustic!!!). My last electric could hardly be heard when not plugged in. I'm back to electric (and guitars) after 40+ years.

[Shadbarmy1]

Found some pics and info here thank you.
http://www.trevormidgley.com/BurnsGuitars/Shadow.html
http://www.burnsguitars.com/shadowspecial.php
I've been told that the "Honeyburst" had to be ordered as a "Special" and that the prices were "On Application". I've also been told that the "Special" in that colour started at £499 list price!