Burns Scorpion in Satin Black Its just been set up with brand new d’addario coated bass stings-it plays great top to bottom In great condition this is quality built-some small scuffs but nothing major- a small chip at the bottom It feels absolute solid bit of kit SCORPION BASS The Scorpion Bass might look out of place next to the other reissue Burns Basses (Bison and Marquee models), but this is also in fact a recreation of a Burns bass from yesteryear. Ths original Scorpion Bass was launched in 1979 and clearly shows that Burns were aiming at a younger and “angrier” type of bass player. Heavy Metal was born around these days, and the Scorpion bass fitted right in. To obtain the maximum punch, Burns chose a standard 34″ scale for this bass. Electronics are maybe more straightforward than other Burns models, with the tried and tested P/J pickup arrangement, controlled by 1 Master Volume, 2 Tones and 1 three way Telecaster type lever switch. Of course there is a hidden plus: a mini-switch to connect both pickups out of phase, producing a thin and nasal effect, perfect for guitar-like parts and as an effect too for intros, etc. Country of Manufacture Korea Introduced… 2002 (Club Series) as two models – the “G1” & “G2” Discontinued… – Scale 34 ins No. of Frets 22 Body Basswood Neck Rosewood-capped Hardrock Maple Headstock Dedicated “Scorpion” design with Burns DeLuxe machine heads Colours/Finish Satin Gothic Black Scratchplate 3-piece; Black Pickups G1 model; 1 x Burns P/B* G2 model; 1 x Burns P/B, 1 x Burns J/B** Controls G1 model; 1 x Volume, 1 x Tone G2 model; 2 x Volume, 1 x Tone, three-way Pickup Selector Bridge/Tailpiece Burns DeLuxe Hardware Black From England to the world. Jim Burns created the Burns company in the 60’s as a true alternative to American instruments. Instead of just making lesser copies of famous US guitars, Burns had his own ideas about how a guitar should look, perform and sound. The highly acclaimed band The Shadows used Burns instruments exclusively for years, helping spread the name of these instruments. The Burns guitar company has gone through all types of stages, and have closed and reopened several times. Right now this brand is enjoyning a lot of success, and offer instruments just for everyone, from the top of the range British made Club and Club Elite series to the more affordable Korean made Club series, to which the bass you see here belongs. Special attention has been payed in this series to reproduce the all important details that made Burns instruments so unique. This model belongs in the CLUB SERIES, which means these are the most affordable Burns in the range. But don’t be fooled by the low price: what you get is a fully.
