Hi John
I love the basic pot and would love to have made it myself.
For what its worth, and with 20/20 hindsight, I think you have added 3 different pattern 'bands' which all then compete for the limelight.
In my opinion, and if it were my decision to take, I would suggest that the bottom one doesn't add anything to the finished piece at all.
The turned step, at the neck, would have been enough on its own without any burning.
Or
The main band around the middle, were it to stand alone, is a little too low for my liking. I think the piece would have a better balance if were raised, away from the centre of mass, and came to rest somewhere around the major curve.
My I also suggest that if whichever burnt band you chose to leave didn't consist of a repeated pattern then comparisons couldn't be made. If you see what I mean.
I hope that is of some help or interest.
All the best with the next one
Brian