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1965 Burns Split Sound Jazz electric guitar, made in England...

by Gardiner Houlgate
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£400 - £600

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1965 Burns Split Sound Jazz electric guitar, made in England; Body: black finish, lacquer clouding to back, various dings and scratches throughout; Neck: dings and scratches, small patches of lacquer clouding; Fretboard: rosewood; Frets: good; Electrics: working; Hardware: good; Case: generic oblong hard case; Weight: 3.98kg; Overall condition: good for age

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Condition generally ok. Worst part is the lacquer clouding that is present on the back of the body / neck. Further dings throughout. Large surface lacquer chip to front and back of head. Metalwork generally in good condition. Electrics all working fine. Action is low and comfortable. Frets are a little low and may be a struggle for the modern player. Trem functioning as expected. See images for general condition guidance

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