QueenZone discussion #796128

Jamie SureWould wrote: ...definately thank you so much for your input...

Adam Baboolal wrote:

Jamie SureWould wrote: ...definately thank you so much for your input...

Don't take this the wrong way, but the spelling is defin-i-tely. Just say what you wrote phonetically and you'll see why, i.e. def-in-a-tely. Sorry if this seems targeted, it's just that I see this done over and over by quite a few people and I've never said anything. Really, sorry if this seems inappropriate to post. Peace, Adam.

BHM1161 wrote: Hi, Are Guyton's still available? They were only going to make 40 red and 10 green ones. You can read a review by a pretty informed guy at: link (I think he knows what he's talking about, anyway).

Zebonka12 wrote: Hmm, I'm happy with my Burns, but I wish I had one of each so I could reach some sort of informed opinion.

Dan Corson wrote: I've only ever heard good things about them. Keep in mind, I am no guitarist and I haven't heard one of them being played (that I know of). ;)

Brian_Mays_Wig wrote:

Dan Corson wrote: I've only ever heard good things about them. Keep in mind, I am no guitarist and I haven't heard one of them being played (that I know of). ;)

You have Dan....Brian used them as backup guitars on the Q+PR tour. Theyre gorgeous.

jeroen wrote: The Guyton ones are DEFINATELY the best Red Specials commercially available. Quality material, quality elements, overal quality product. The only reason this one has never been such a big succes as the other (far from awesome) versions like Burns, is because quality has a price. The Guytons are expensive but definately worth the money. Jamie, if you buy one, you'll have to invite me over for tea and a jamsession! ;-)

Jamie SureWould wrote: im this close || to buying one,

Penetration_Guru wrote:

Jamie SureWould wrote: im this close || to buying one,

Surely, once you're that close to buying one, you have actually established the price? And, for that matter, availability.

Penetration_Guru wrote: In the two hours after you asking how much one cost? Blimey, that's the kind of research I was beginning to believe you were incapable of. How much did you pay?

Brian_Mays_Wig wrote: Im seriously doubting that youve brought one, but if you have, well done. I know Id rather spend that amount of money on something else, or look for a pre owned Guild unless I was seriously rich or won the lottery!

BHM1161 wrote: So how much was it? Do you know what number you got, and/or how many are still available? Did you get red or green? So exciting, I wish I could get one. Now the KZ's are getting really pricey, too.

teleman wrote: You can get some fine instruments for a lot less but some people are dedicated to having a Red Special. Don't know if I'd put out that kind of scratch for a guitar I was playing live but if you can keep it safe and it's worth it to you then have fun.

Jamie SureWould wrote: [ thats what i was waiting to hear from everyone that i didnt buy it. But when i get it (which will be a little while because i have to pick it up) ill post pictures. Also seriously why post in this topic if your going to say noo i didnt buy it the fact of it is, i bet you you dont even know like my full name, or my dads job, any of our income or really just my dad's dedication to things when he wants it done. so say what you want but u cats arent comin over to jammmm ;p

Penetration_Guru wrote:

Jamie SureWould wrote: [ thats what i was waiting to hear from everyone that i didnt buy it. But when i get it (which will be a little while because i have to pick it up) ill post pictures. Also seriously why post in this topic if your going to say noo i didnt buy it the fact of it is, i bet you you dont even know like my full name, or my dads job, any of our income or really just my dad's dedication to things when he wants it done. so say what you want but u cats arent comin over to jammmm ;p

Oh I see. You're a spoilt brat whose Dad is buying this. Seriously, why start the thread - you could have researched whether it's worth the money on the net generally, plus what are the odds that anyone else on here has one and would reply by the time your attention span demands that Daddy delivers....? I hope you drop it.

YourValentine wrote: I would not be surprised if you once beat Brian May in a flipper game, JamieSureWould:) Or is it JoshSherwood? That's what you posted under "website" in your profile: link

Bohardy wrote: I don't know what websites you need to be aware of other than Google in order to conduct your online research Searching for 'guyton red special' and hitting 'I'm Feeling Lucky' takes you to the official page for your guitar, where you can fairly easily find out that only 50 of these guitars would be made, which should give you some clue as to how many people on this board are likely to own one. That page alone would also have spelled out to you the unrivalled quality, precision and authenticity of this replica. It seems strange to me that your research took a whole year, yet ultimately was decided in a matter of minutes on the say-so of a few QZers who only offered general descriptions of it being a very good guitar.

BHM1161 wrote: Jamie, Do you know what number you are getting? If you get something like 34, maybe that means there are 6 more to be produced? I want one real bad, too. How long until you get to jam on it? Is it already completed, or is it in process of being manufactured?

Togg wrote: So your paying for 75% of it from the money you get from your job err, What job is that out of interest? because we are obviousely paying our juniors way too little here. Well good luck to you if you really are getting one, but it all sounds rather fishy to me, there is a link to the site on Brians web page, Brian has said how wonderful they are and uses them live, yet you still felt QZ was the place to ask? and on that basis you bought one! Post some pictures when it arrives, can you play? either way I'm impressed your job must be a great one, I run a company and have been a director of several others in my time, and although I buy lots of musical equipment I would have to think twice about buying a Guyton, and I have several Fender Custom Shop guitars. But fair play to you, if you really did buy it you will have a great instrument, I just hope it ends up doing more than sitting in your bedroom gathering dust!

Togg wrote: Oh my, what ever happened to him? I seem to remember a lot of flack about something, why do people feel the need to write crap and lie on the web sooooo much?

Jamie SureWould wrote:

Zebonka12 wrote: Hmm, I'm happy with my Burns, but I wish I had one of each so I could reach some sort of informed opinion.

hmm burns i heard was a good version too i wish they still made them

BHM1161 wrote: I missed the part that he was a kid.

Penetration_Guru wrote:

Jamie SureWould wrote:

Zebonka12 wrote: Hmm, I'm happy with my Burns, but I wish I had one of each so I could reach some sort of informed opinion.

hmm burns i heard was a good version too i wish they still made them

If you have been researching the Guyton for a year (and how would you do this WITHOUT finding the official site? It's contradictory to logic), why on earth would you wish that the Burns was still made? How does a $600 guitar get on the same page as a $6000 (minimum) one? Of course this overlooks the fact that the Burns spec IS still being made, just without the Burns name. As I'm sure your extensive research would have established. So, that's the logic taken care of, now let's get PERSONAL!!!!! I was perfectly pleasant throughout this thread, my confusion was real as your responses became more and more illogical, and I know you've been here long enough to know that if the worst I call you is spoilt then we're still in tame territory. However, if you want to up the ante, I'm happy to start speculating on how a 15 year old might "earn" 75% of the value of a Guyton. Your move.

Zebonka12 wrote: Well I gotta say, if it's better than the Burns, then it's pretty frigging good. I was playing the Burns today, I *finally* figured out some nice pickup settings on the damn thing. I haven't had a chance to really play with it until this afternoon and I'm chuffed! What a fucking brilliant instrument, I hope you rock the neighbours with your Guyton.

Jamie SureWould wrote:

BHM1161 wrote: I missed the part that he was a kid.

i missed the part where i was a he

Crazy LittleThing wrote: The unofficial Burns to which I believe PG refers is the one from a little company known as "Brian May Guitars." When his relationship with Burns ended, Brian's company took over production of the same guitar. He's discussed this somewhat regularly on his web site. I have a Burns London model and a Brian May Guitars model, and they are virtually the same guitar. One says Burns London on the headstock, the other doesn't. Both have Brian's signature (printed on the headstock.) They both sound great and look terrific, although I do my best to make them sound awful with my limited skills. My understanding is that a new and improved line of guitars from Brian May Guitars--manufactured in a brand-new factory, and feature improved tuning and a few cosmetic enhancements, such as white switches and a semi-circular black plate behind the bridge to better emulate the original--is what has been mentioned recently on Brian's web site. The guitar is currently under review by Guitarist Magazine (review likely to be in the September issue) and will be available via House Music in London and other distributors/retailers (more info on brianmay.com.) Simon Croft, the excellent guitarist from WWRY Australia, will be demoing the new model at the Rock Festival Music Exposition in Tokyo later this month (see brianmay.com for more info.) I haven't looked into the pricing on the new and improved model, but I would imagine the delta between the BM model and the Guyton is quite significant. Jamie, congratulations on getting a Guyton. I'm sure you will give it a great home. As I recall, Brian used at least one Green Guyton on part of American Idol, and I saw it a few other times on the tour as well in addition to at least one Red Guyton. They sound terrific and they are very easy on the eyes. Also, having nothing whatsoever to do with reality, "The Green Guyton" would be a great name for a villain in a comic. 1161 . . . we're practically neighbors. I'm 1142 ;)

Jamie SureWould wrote:

Penetration_Guru wrote:

Jamie SureWould wrote:

Zebonka12 wrote: Hmm, I'm happy with my Burns, but I wish I had one of each so I could reach some sort of informed opinion.

hmm burns i heard was a good version too i wish they still made them

If you have been researching the Guyton for a year (and how would you do this WITHOUT finding the official site? It's contradictory to logic), why on earth would you wish that the Burns was still made? How does a $600 guitar get on the same page as a $6000 (minimum) one? Of course this overlooks the fact that the Burns spec IS still being made, just without the Burns name. As I'm sure your extensive research would have established. So, that's the logic taken care of, now let's get PERSONAL!!!!! I was perfectly pleasant throughout this thread, my confusion was real as your responses became more and more illogical, and I know you've been here long enough to know that if the worst I call you is spoilt then we're still in tame territory. However, if you want to up the ante, I'm happy to start speculating on how a 15 year old might "earn" 75% of the value of a Guyton. Your move.

man you should atleast get ur facts straight. -i said i found the guyton homepage -i implied (if not said) that i was looking up information on any red special replica for a year not just this one. -i havent found any iformation on the unofficial burns version- and if i saw it i wouldnt trust it anyway, unless there was a store i could go check it out at. and speculate all you want but im not telling because i do not feel the need to prove myself to anyone. I know its hard to believe, i understand that, but its my business and no one elses. think about that for a little

Penetration_Guru wrote:

Jamie SureWould wrote:

Penetration_Guru wrote:

Jamie SureWould wrote:

Zebonka12 wrote: Hmm, I'm happy with my Burns, but I wish I had one of each so I could reach some sort of informed opinion.

hmm burns i heard was a good version too i wish they still made them

If you have been researching the Guyton for a year (and how would you do this WITHOUT finding the official site? It's contradictory to logic), why on earth would you wish that the Burns was still made? How does a $600 guitar get on the same page as a $6000 (minimum) one? Of course this overlooks the fact that the Burns spec IS still being made, just without the Burns name. As I'm sure your extensive research would have established. So, that's the logic taken care of, now let's get PERSONAL!!!!! I was perfectly pleasant throughout this thread, my confusion was real as your responses became more and more illogical, and I know you've been here long enough to know that if the worst I call you is spoilt then we're still in tame territory. However, if you want to up the ante, I'm happy to start speculating on how a 15 year old might "earn" 75% of the value of a Guyton. Your move.

man you should atleast get ur facts straight. -i said i found the guyton homepage -i implied (if not said) that i was looking up information on any red special replica for a year not just this one. -i havent found any iformation on the unofficial burns version- and if i saw it i wouldnt trust it anyway, unless there was a store i could go check it out at. and speculate all you want but im not telling because i do not feel the need to prove myself to anyone. I know its hard to believe, i understand that, but its my business and no one elses. think about that for a little

My facts? Priceless. You did a year's research, then came on here displaying a lack of knowledge of the information on the Guyton homepage (which you now claim to have found), and yet you didn't notice that the Burns "edition" became "Brian May Guitars" AND now you refer to it as "unofficial". Brian would I'm sure be thrilled to know that he was knocking out unofficial copies of his guitar! And if it's your business and noone elses, and this entire thread wasn't about you WANTING the attention..... Why the heck did you start it? All you've done throughout is contradict yourself.

Brian_Mays_Wig wrote: Ive got one, my dad brought it for me, I cant remember how much it was and its an unofficial Guyton. It plays great.....And its personally signed on the headstock by John Deacon. Took me 2 years to do my research and I cant say how pleased I am with it, Considering it was made by young kids in Taiwan.