Burns Marquee Advice Please

[bridev]

I am thinking of buying one of these. Can anyone help with advice on pros/cons. The reviews I have read are mainly positive, but hoping the wealth of knowledge and experience here can help. Any advice greatfully received.

Cheers
Brian

[dave robinson]

I did have a white Marquee when they were introduced in 1999 and it was a good guitar, I only sold it when the Marvin arrived. I have a Marquee bass and double six and they are good value and great to play.

[Allclaphands]

Hi Brian
I have one and find it a very good guitar the extra pick up selection along with the zero fret allow
you to create some great sounds and its value for money.When I ordered mine a few years ago there
was a 6 month delivery wait but it was worth it.Reading all the genuine reviews about it says a lot
about the Burns Marquee that people who have bought one feel. I think it won a award some years
ago as well but for all of this its up to you in the end it's your money.

Pete

[Mikey]

It's a Burns- what's not to like?!
Seriously, they are nice guitars both for playability and the range of tones. As for looks, the Greenburst is stunning!

[anniv 63]

Indeed , a very well designed and put together guitar on the £300 price range.
Plenty of tone variation with the 7 p/u positions.
Some people might find it slightly heavy bodywise , and the neck a bit chunky,
but you soon get used to very playable board, with good hardwearing frets.
I was extremely lucky to pick up a 2000 model in 2002 for £180, almost mint condition,
apart from the white finish slightly gone yellow at the time.

Mike

[bridev]

Thanks for the prompt replies guys. I had a Sonic back in the sixties and was happy with thatas very happy with that. All I have to do now is convince the boss I need yet another guitar
Thanks again guys.
Cheers
Brian

[RayL]

(I'm having to whisper this because it's probably regarded as sacrilege on a Shadows forum but I'm not keen on Hank's favoured 'scroll' headstock design. If perchance you feel the same way, there is a solution - seek out a Burns Batwing - it's a Marquee with a batwing headstock which, because it is larger than the scroll, is supposed to add to the sustain)

Here's mine, in Fiesta Red.

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[Iain Purdon]

Interesting point, Ray. You remind me that the Marquee bass comes with a batwing headstock. The scroll isn't an option.

Not sacrilege, you've posted this in the Burns forum!

[Rover]

Hi, I have had two of these and regret selling them, I might buy another. They are very good playable guitars without having to spend much money. The scroll headstock adds a touch of class. Also the trem works fine on the Marquee unlike the equivalent Fenders which require upgrades. I don't think you can go wrong with a Burns marquee.
regards Rover

[Jay Bass]

Are the Burns Batwing And Cobra The same guitar?
are there any differences

regards
jay