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endzone · March 2nd, 2006, 09:37 PM

I bought this Burns Steer off an Airman who was about to be deployed and needed to sell. I had never seen one of these before. When he called, I had about 30 minutes to go online and figure out how much I would pay. When I saw what it looked like, I fell in love with it. I'd never seen anything like it. When I played it....oooh. I'm very impressed with the quality and sound. It's very versatile. Anybody out there have any experience with one of these? Would love to hear your comments.

Hucklebilly · March 2nd, 2006, 09:57 PM

A lot of people question my sanity, but I think the Burns Steer is one of the coolest looking guitars around. I love the unique look, and it really is an incredibly versatile guitar. I replaced the neck pickup with one of Steven Kerstings T-90s and it just rocks. It will twang with the best of them and has a great humbucking sound with the coil tapped bridge pickup. I got mine on a closeout deal from Musician's Friend. Funny thing is, I still always find myself reaching for my Tele first. It does make a really nice backup though.

timmer · March 2nd, 2006, 10:15 PM

I've always wanted a Burns - Brian May, but I fear the neck would be just too massive.

endzone · March 2nd, 2006, 10:22 PM

I never really got a feel for what they're worth. I paid $400 for it and got a Yamaha amp thrown in w/ it plus the HS Case. There's not much info on them on the internet. I understand Musician's Friend started unloading them when Burns USA closed up. There's one on Ebay now w/ an $899 starting bid price. It's got no takers currently.

0le FUZZY · March 2nd, 2006, 10:24 PM

<li>Watt my Mamma said .

0le FUZZY

WickedGTR · March 2nd, 2006, 10:24 PM

I got the limited ed. Burns Marvin RI last year. Cool company, they make good guitars...

endzone · March 2nd, 2006, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmer

I've always wanted a Burns - Brian May, but I fear the neck would be just too massive.

I don't know about the Brian May, but the Steers neck has a Tele feel. No where near being thick or massive. It's definitely smaller than a Gibson neck.

Scott S · March 2nd, 2006, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0le FUZZY

<li>Watt my Mamma said .

0le FUZZY

Agreed. ;)

timmer · March 3rd, 2006, 01:22 AM

From what I've read Brian May had massive hands and hence the neck was super wide.

El Capitan · March 3rd, 2006, 02:27 AM

21 years when I wrote this song
I'm 22 now but won't be for long
People ask when I will grow up to be a man
but girls around here are already pushing prams

From memory,, but I like those guitars, check out some Billy Bragg, Burns Steer through a JC120 or Red Knob Twin..IT CUTS, and it isn't subtle.

RevMike · March 3rd, 2006, 08:50 AM

Wicked cool!! Love the green.

March 2nd, 2006, 09:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
endzone Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 53 Posts: 1,874 42 Photos	Just Got this Burns Steer I bought this Burns Steer off an Airman who was about to be deployed and needed to sell. I had never seen one of these before. When he called, I had about 30 minutes to go online and figure out how much I would pay. When I saw what it looked like, I fell in love with it. I'd never seen anything like it. When I played it....oooh. I'm very impressed with the quality and sound. It's very versatile. Anybody out there have any experience with one of these? Would love to hear your comments.

March 2nd, 2006, 09:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Hucklebilly Tele-Holic Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 878 2 Photos	I've got one too! A lot of people question my sanity, but I think the Burns Steer is one of the coolest looking guitars around. I love the unique look, and it really is an incredibly versatile guitar. I replaced the neck pickup with one of Steven Kerstings T-90s and it just rocks. It will twang with the best of them and has a great humbucking sound with the coil tapped bridge pickup. I got mine on a closeout deal from Musician's Friend. Funny thing is, I still always find myself reaching for my Tele first. It does make a really nice backup though.

March 2nd, 2006, 10:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
WickedGTR Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hillbilly Hollywood Posts: 2,277 9 Photos	I got the limited ed. Burns Marvin RI last year. Cool company, they make good guitars... __________________ http://www.myspace.com/jameswilsey

March 3rd, 2006, 02:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
El Capitan Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: AUSTIN, Tejas! Posts: 810 2 Photos	21 years when I wrote this song I'm 22 now but won't be for long People ask when I will grow up to be a man but girls around here are already pushing prams From memory,, but I like those guitars, check out some Billy Bragg, Burns Steer through a JC120 or Red Knob Twin..IT CUTS, and it isn't subtle. __________________ virescit vulnere virtus

March 2nd, 2006, 10:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
endzone Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Louisiana Age: 53 Posts: 1,874 42 Photos	I never really got a feel for what they're worth. I paid $400 for it and got a Yamaha amp thrown in w/ it plus the HS Case. There's not much info on them on the internet. I understand Musician's Friend started unloading them when Burns USA closed up. There's one on Ebay now w/ an $899 starting bid price. It's got no takers currently.

March 2nd, 2006, 10:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
0le FUZZY Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kolly-forn-knee-ya Posts: 9,999 6 Photos	<li>Watt my Mamma said . 0le FUZZY

March 3rd, 2006, 08:50 AM	#11 (permalink)
RevMike Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Staten Island NY Posts: 1,070	Wicked cool!! Love the green.

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