Here for sale we have a Burns Shadows Bass 'The Legend' in White finish. Made in England, this bass is inspired by the instrument played by John Rostill of The Shadows from 1964, after they moved away from Fender guitars due to tuning issues. The result was a commercial deal with Burns London and some iconic guitars including the Shadows Bass and the Burns Marvin. This bass features a bolt-on construction comprising an Alder body, Hard Maple neck and 22 fret bound Rosewood fingerboard. Chrome hardware is fitted, including a Burns Rez-o-Tube string-through-body bridge and Schaller sealed tuning machines. In typical Burns style, the body is extensively covered with a multi-plate Tortoiseshell pickguard, which is loaded with a trio of Burns Rez-o-Matik single-coil pickups. These are wired to a 5-way blade switch, master volume neck​/​middle tone and bridge tone controls. A push​/​pull feature is included on the neck​/​middle tone control which adds two new pickup configurations- neck and bridge in positions 1 & 5 and all three pickups in position 3. The Hard Maple neck plays very well, with a profile which might be described as a Soft 'V', which progresses smoothly to a 'C' shape in the upper register. This works well for anchored rhythm paying in the lower frets and smooth melodic lines in the upper register. The Rosewood of the fretboard is pleasant under the fingers, providing a smooth and durable playing surface. The generous dual cutaways enhance access to the top frets, whilst the gloss finish to the rear of the neck ensures fluid navigation of the 33.5" scale. The tone of the Burns Shadows Bass 'The Legend' is deep and warm without being too soft; certainly a distinctive sound which will matches the unique aesthetics of the instrument. The warmth of the neck pickup is contracted nicely by the brightness of the bridge, which when engaging the push​/​pull pot blend together very nicely for a full and rich tone that will fill out the mix nicely whilst still capturing the attack of your playing. The controls are quite extensive without being too complicated, and offer a versatile range of sounds which work well in a wide range of musical settings. A typically interesting instrument from Burns with a unique retro vibe. Brand- Burns Model- Shadows Bass 'The Legend' Finish- White Made In- England Body- Alder Neck- Canadian Hard Maple Fingerboard- Rosewood Fingerboard Radius- Frets- 22 Scale Length- 33.5" Nut Width- 1.786" Pickups- 3x Burns Rez-O-Matik Single-Coils Controls- 5-Way Blade Switch, Master Volume, Neck​/​Middle Tone, Bridge Tone (Push​/​Pull - Engage Extra Pickup Luthier Report Our ID: 112122465641 Weight: 9.45lbs Serial: 0678 Aesthetic Condition: Headstock: Overall excellent condition. The top edge demonstrates some very light scuffing and paint transfer. Any other markings are difficult to discern. Neck: Overall excellent condition, it is difficult to discern any markings to the neck and fingerboard. Body: Overall very good condition. Mild to moderate cracking of the finish is apparent in several places around the body, but is most notable to the lower bout, running from the scratch plate down to the bottom edge. Further finish cracking is apparent by the neck plate and at the treble side of the rear face. Light scratching and indentation is present at the bottom edge of the instrument. The pickguard shows milder scratching consistent with light playwear. Condition of Frets: The frets demonstrate very light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is considerable material remaining for any fret work the new owner may wish to perform. Current Set Up: Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (Gear-o-Matik) not included. Hardware: The pickguard demonstrates warping throughout, lifting the edges but not affecting functionality. The bridge plate shows light scratching. Structural: No concerns or issues to note. Height of the string from the 12th Fret-2mm - Bass 2.5mm Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height. Strings on Guitar - 45-100 Flat Wound Electrics: Fully functional. Case & Accessories: Rectangular Tweed hard case The case demonstrates moderate signs of use. Truss rod tool (Gear-o-Matik) not included.