{"product_id":"baldwin-burns-jazz-split-sound-solid-body-electric-guitar-1965-3981","title":"Baldwin - Burns Jazz Split Sound Solid Body Electric Guitar (1965)","description":"Baldwin - Burns Jazz Split Sound Model Solid Body Electric Guitar (1965), made in London, sunburst finish, sycamore body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, blue tolex hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProbably the most popular design from the always-eccentric James Ormston Burns, The Jazz Split Sound is a 1960's classic and a very stylish guitar. These instruments were built in London and available in the US labeled Ampeg (1963-4) and Baldwin (which bought the company in September 1965). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a very early Baldwin-marked example, absolutely identical to Burns-labeled instruments but with the new logo actually \"cut in\" to the previously Burns-marked pickguard. When Baldwin took over the company, guitars in production were marked this way for a short time until the new \"Baldwin\" pickguards were available. A handwritten tag inside dates the electronics inspection to 22 September 1965, so this guitar was in the building stages during the transition and would have been one of the very earliest with the new name. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis guitar features the earlier pattern single-sided headstock and sunburst-finished neck, changed by Baldwin to a natural finish double-sided design by summer '66. The red-black sunburst finish overall is standard for this model, and this example is still vibrantly colored without the heavy fading and checking often seen on these English-made guitars. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Jazz Split Sound was Burns' midline instrument; professional class, but less expensive than the more dramatically-styled Black Bison and Hank Marvin guitars at the top of the line. Obviously somewhat inspired by the Stratocaster, the JSS has three \"Split Sound\" Tri-sonic pickups with a rotary control giving four tone selections, including the snarlingly out-of-phase \"Wild Dog\" and the patented \"Split Sound\", which combines different half-coils to accentuate bass and treble registers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lavish Burns \"Series II\" vibrato system incorporates a floating bridge unit with fully adjustable individual saddles and must rate as one of the best systems of its kind. The medium-scale neck is slim and comfortable with a slightly less round feel than a Fender. This rates as a fine-playing guitar with tons of character and a very distinctive sound, and an extremely good value in a professional caliber 1960's vintage guitar.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 40 in. (101.6 cm.), 13 1\/2 in. (34.3 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3\/8 in. (3.5 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 23 1\/2 in. (597 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5\/8 in. (41 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNicely original condition overall; no changed hardware, but currently missing the vibrato handle, cover, and retaining nuts. Finish overall very clean with very minor scuffing and dings. Headstock has had some finish patching to the tip and edges; that is the only area of notable damage or repair. Overall a very good example of this interesting guitar. Included is the proper period Ampeg blue checked tolex case for this instrument. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Baldwin - Burns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853259395212,"sku":"3981","price":850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_7fe1b2a2-6fca-45d7-812d-74ceb710e587.jpg?v=1774332371","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/baldwin-burns-jazz-split-sound-solid-body-electric-guitar-1965-3981","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}