Brian May's new BM signature guitars

How do you like the new BM guitars? They are presented on the official website. Various colours are available and they cost between 1500 -2500 British pounds

http://www.brianmayguitars.co.uk/the-guitars

Barb, those are still the £500 guitars.

The £1500-2000 ones are "forthcoming attractions" at this stage.

if i could get one, i would either get the Red Special replica, or the "white" one

We have most of the guitars in stock at Audio Images. Call us at 415-957-9131.

-- Jim

I'm really in love with my Burns...

But shit, I'd just about give it up for the baby blue one or the 3 tone sunburst!! What a look :D

How much does it translate into US dollars?? And the question is are they going to sell it out here?? Trying to find the Burns model when they manufactured them was a nightmare!!

"Barb, those are still the £500 guitars.

The £1500-2000 ones are "forthcoming attractions" at this stage."

Oops - sorry. Does it mean they launch a new website but the new guitars are not on it ?

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]bambams-paradise wrote: [/QUOTENAME]How much does it translate into US dollars?? And the question is are they going to sell it out here?? Trying to find the Burns model when they manufactured them was a nightmare!![/QUOTE]

Dude, they're selling at musician's friend. Cheaper than the UK price after some calculations.

Yes, the newer release of the BM guitars (from last year) are much better playing and sounding than the Burns. Sorry Zeb! I've got a Green burns and in comparison the weight, sound and feel aren't as polished as last years 2006 models. Still excellent sounds though.


But yeah, very interested in the recent "pro guitar" announcement. Just hope it's not too highly priced as I've recently found people on another forum that make excellent/accurate copies for under £1000.

Adam.

P.S. I'm selling my Green Special on ebay here - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=009&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=190102641265&rd=1&rd=1

If you check my other listings you'll find a Vox AD60vt amp that would go well with it!

Musician's Friend is selling them at a sarting price of $799.00 I hope Guitar Center starts selling them. I have a hard time buying a new guitar sight unseen online. Anyway, I am extreemly happy w/ my 2004 Burns model in Gloss Black. Its very sleek & sexy & plays better then my Strat or my LP.

I'm always suspect of a "signature" guitar. Adam, how does this compare to the Guild? If they're on Musician's Friend, it's only a matter of time before my Guitar Center gets one. But after the burns, is it worth a look? Or is just another "like Brian May" guitar. I just never liked the tone of the Burns from strum one. Sounded like a Jackson.

Like the new BM AC30. Are we not just paying $100 per letter (in Brian's name) for a new circuited Solid State/tube combo?

I was able to sell my Digitech Pedal while the "hype" was still on. Can't believe they still want $200 for that one.

Never played a Guild so wouldn't know. I've heard various samples and I guess it sounds good. And I can only guess that the BM guitars can't compare with the Guild. For those wanting more from their Burns or BM-sig guitars, you might wanna try Adesons in your guitars.

For those that don't know, the Adeson pickups are a 100% recreation of the original Burns Trisonics. And yes, they are supposed to be better than the recent Burns Trisonics own recreations!! If you're interested in this, go to the BrianMayWorld.com site and check the forum for peoples posted samples. They love adesons and everyone uses them in their own RS copies.
I guess I was unlucky cause when I tried them in mine, they squealed like hell. Ugh... But the guy who makes them was very happy to help when I mentioned my troubles. Even to the final point where he gave me a refund after I had tried all I could. They sounded smooth, but I don't really have a full picture of what they sounded like. I'm still intrigued by them!

Adam.

I'm a big believer in getting what you pay for, and as such I believe the Guild's are a much better guitar than the Burns. First off, production costs were much lower for the Burns, so I'm unsure how having cheaper electronics, wood, R&D, etc. contributes to a significantly more affordable guitar being a better instrument. It's like a $15,000 Hyundai being a better ride than a $40,000 Mercedes. The Guild's were tremendously well received when the came out in '84 and '93, and rightfully so. I like the looks of the Guild much more also, don't look as cheap, but the Burns seems suitable for a Brian clone at an affordable price.

"Yes, the newer release of the BM guitars (from last year) are much better playing and sounding than the Burns. Sorry Zeb! I've got a Green burns and in comparison the weight, sound and feel aren't as polished as last years 2006 models. Still excellent sounds though."

Damn!
Myself.... gaw, if I had the dough, I'd definitely chase up one of these things. I'll have to wait a while I guess.

"I just never liked the tone of the Burns from strum one. Sounded like a Jackson."

Really??? Hmmm!

I'm trying to come up with a definitive list of what colour/hardware/pickguard variants have been available in the Burns Brian May / "Brian May Brian May" range, but I can't seem to find much decent information.. does anyone know any sites or anything that lists that sort of stuff??

Have you tried Brianmaycentral? There's an owner's list on there.