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Rory Gallagher: A Burns Bison Electric Guitar, 1964, guitar 39in (99cm) long image 1
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Rory Gallagher: A Burns Bison Electric Guitar, 1964,
guitar 39in (99cm) long

17 October 2024, 15:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £7,680 inc. premium

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Rory Gallagher: A Burns Bison Electric Guitar,

Serial no. 14671 to neckplate, black finish, double-cutaway body with pronounced horns, three pickups, two controls and five-way selector set into pearloid pickguard, micro-switch and micro-toggle missing, Rezo-tube tremolo unit, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with dot markers, scroll headstock with Bison Guitar plate and three-a-side tuners, in soft vinyl case,
CITES 24GBA10QLAGC2,

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Burns Bison:
Produced by Burns London, a British company known for its unique approach to guitar manufacturing, the Bison model is particularly recognisable for its asymmetrical body shape and striking 'horns' which give it an aggressive, futuristic look. The 1964 version of the Bison featured several advanced features for the time including the Burns Rezo-Tube tremolo system, a trio of Tri-Sonic pickups that offered a wide range of tonal possibilities, and a comfortable, slim neck. The guitar's powerful tone and unique aesthetics have made it a collectable piece, admired by enthusiasts who appreciate its role in the British music scene of the 1960s and its continued influence on guitar design.

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