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Burns Marquee Advice Please

Postby bridev » Sun Apr 19, 2015 10:28 pm

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.

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Re: Burns Marquee Advice Please

Postby dave robinson » Sun Apr 19, 2015 11:44 pm

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. :)
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Re: Burns Marquee Advice Please

Postby Allclaphands » Mon Apr 20, 2015 9:14 am

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.

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Re: Burns Marquee Advice Please

Postby Mikey » Mon Apr 20, 2015 9:29 am

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!
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Re: Burns Marquee Advice Please

Postby anniv 63 » Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:19 am

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.

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Re: Burns Marquee Advice Please

Postby bridev » Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:29 am

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 :D
Thanks again guys.
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Re: Burns Marquee Advice Please

Postby RayL » Tue Apr 21, 2015 7:24 am

(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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Re: Burns Marquee Advice Please

Postby Iain Purdon » Tue Apr 21, 2015 8:21 am

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!
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Re: Burns Marquee Advice Please

Postby Rover » Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:13 am

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.
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Re: Burns Marquee Advice Please

Postby Jay Bass » Tue Apr 21, 2015 3:33 pm

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

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