by Geoff Alderton LH » Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:19 am
Hi all. The postman has just delivered the Dec edition of 'Vintage Guitar Magazine' Very interesting article on Burns/ Baldwin serial numbers/date mismatch. For an example it uses A Baldwin Shadows S Bass found in a pawn shop in Main. It goes on to say that two other matching Marvin guitars are known about, flat top, bound body, acustic pockets and the headstock having the original Burns scroll . It says the matching set of Marvins were built for the Shadows in mid 66 as an expeimental mark II version of their regular instruments. To be used on their up and coming, 1967, tour of Australia. Barry Gibson was supprised and impressed when told about the find. The article goes on to say that Hank owns or used to own one of the two guitars and that this bass matches the guitar in all departments, apart from that its a bass and not a guitar. The colour is given as green. It points out that the serial number is only a few digits away from Hanks guitar and this is on a left over 1962-63 serial number plate just like Hanks. My question is; Is this article new or old? and has this bass been known about for some time. Best regards Geoff.