Marvin's Use Of The Burns' Double Six
Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 9:32 am
It is well known that Hank Marvin worked with Jim Burns in the design of what would become the Burns' Marvin six string guitar. Shortly before its release, however, Burns added the Burns' "Double Six" twelve string to their guitar line. It came in white and green finishes with the white being more appealing in my view.
From the Burns' Site
From the Burns' Site
For the Marvin historians, on what recordings did Hank use the Marvin Double Six?Double Six /64
The guitar to a large extent responsible for the British sound of the sixties. Used by The Searchers, Shadows, Troggs, as well as most other UK bands. It was also a favourite of Elvis'. Essentially, the guitar was a 12-string Marvin with TriSonic pick-ups and a simpler bridge. (1964-65).