(SOLD) Burny Super Grade RLG-70 '59 Model Honeyburst 1990
Burny Super Grade RLG70, honeyburst finish, made in Japan circa 1990. Burny is an arm of Japanese guitar behemoths Fernandes, largely offering Gibson-style models. These early Super Grade models have a great reputation for build quality. This one feels great in the hands: it's a nice moderate weight, a comfy round neck carved from some very lush mahogany and all the details are well executed. The flame maple top is a really beautiful piece, there's a pleasing depth to it and the honeyburst finish has mellowed to a rich crème caramel hue. The pickups offer a pleasing contrast: the neck is dark and woody with a smoky depth, while the bridge pickup is hairy and boisterous with a creamy midrange. The middle position is especially good, it balances piquancy and meatiness very handsomely. Overall, I'd grade it Super.
Model: Burny Super Grade RLG-70 '59 Model
Made: Japan, 1990 approx (serial 04551)
Finish: honeyburst, gloss poly
Body: mahogany, chambered, solid flame maple cap
Neck: mahogany with rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 9.8" radius, slim 60s shape, 43mm nut
Weight: 3.880kg
Mods: pickups replaced, strap pins replaced, guard removed and missing
Pickups: Gibson '57 Classic humbucker x2
Case: basic gig bag
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some dimples on the end, top and bottom edges. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back and a dent behind the nut only. The back has some dents near the neck joint, on the top edge in the waist area, near the cavity and along the back edge, as well as widespread minor dimples and light scuffs around the whole body. The sides have an extra hole from old strap pins near the neck, dimples on both horns and a few dents and scuffs in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has a scratch below the bridge pickup, a dent near the back edge and some scuffs from play on the horns. Note the guard is missing. Overall: good condition (7/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, both truss rods work. The frets have minor wear only, 8/10 for fret life left. Electronics all tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10-52 Moonshiners strings.