With regard to The Marvin's obvious association with The Shadows and Hank in particular, this morning I had a rather sobering experience. I was in the gym, and got chatting to a young guy who is also a keen guitar player - I'd say he was in his mid - late twenties. He showed me a couple of clips of his playing (he was rather good!) and then asked me what style music I liked playing. When I mentioned Hank and The Shadows, he had absolutely no idea who they were!!
Although rather sad in most respects, I guess it at least means young folk like him will have no pre-conceived ideas on The Marvin as a guitar. I should add, I didn't mention the guitar to him, as I'm sure he'd have never heard of it either, and I had no wish to feel any older than I already did!
Cliff