Burny FLG-70 'L*s P*ul Model' Black 1976
Burny FLG-70, black, made in Japan 1976. Burny falls under the Fernandes umbrella, one of Japan's most successful guitar dynasties for many decades, traditionally offering Gibson-style models to the local market. Back in 1976, Yamaha and Greco's set neck LP offerings started at ¥50,000, but Burny's baseline model was higher end, with a price tag of ¥70,000, which was around 60% of a graduate monthly salary in Japan at the time. The woodwork is very good, with high grade mahogany under the hood and gorgeous dark rosewood on show for the board. At 4.4kg, it's a moderate weight for an unchambered example, and the natural resonance and sustain are exemplary. The pickups deliver a dark, syrupy voice, with rich mids, thick bass and a smooth top end. The black finish is subtle, but with the aged cream binding and uncovered pickups, this certainly has a sleek, mean look. Mean, for a guitar that says 'Bunny' on the headstock, that is.
Model: Burny FLG-70BL 'Les Paul Model'
Made: Japan, 1976
Serial: Z61909
Finish: black, gloss poly
Body: mahogany, carved maple top, unchambered
Neck: mahogany, rosewood fretboard, 24.75" scale, 12" radius, medium D shape
Weight: 4.435kg
Mods: tuners replaced, pickup covers replaced, pickguard removed and missing
Pickups: Fernandes humbucker x2
Accessories: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has dimples on the end, scuffs on the sides, extra holes from previous tuners on the back and some clouding on the front. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear only. The back has minor scuffs around the whole body and some surface scratches near the jack. The sides have minor scuffs around the whole body. The front has scuffs around the knobs, dimples in the elbow area and play wear on the horns.
Overall: very good condition (8/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 8/10, minor wear only