Burny Swanky Spider PLC-70 Pale Pink 2008
Burny Swanker Spider PLC-70, pale pink, made 2010. These Swanky Spider models are rad, my understanding is that they popped up briefly in the late 00s as a signature series for an all girl Japanese supergroup that never quite eventuated... don't quote me on that, it's a little mysterious. Here's what I do know: this rules. First up, the gloss shell pink finish is gorgeous. Paired with the seven-ply binding and abundance of chrome, it's a very slick look. The wacky inlays, skull knobs and skull on the headstock are perfect little kitsch touches... this is terribly terrific. The F-holes and Bigsby tail add a certain flair to the look and a heap of airiness and snap to the tone. There's a sweet, talkative treble paired with a mile-wide midrange with a plump, juicy low end... it's got a lot of tone under the hood and really punches harder than expected. The neck is a tasty slim 60s profile and the body is naturally resonant, so this feels really friendly in the hands. It's hard to find these and heck, it just radiates swagger, so don't think too hard about it!
Model: Burny Swanky Spider PLC-70
Made: Taiwan, 2008
Serial: FG08102288
Finish: pale pink, gloss poly
Body: maple top, mahogany back and sides, semi-hollow w/ mahogany centre block
Neck: maple with rosewood board, 24.75" scale, 15.75" radius
Weight: 4.190kg
Mods: pickup surrounds replaced
Pickups: Fernandes FVH-2002 passive humbucker x2
Accessories: lightweight hard case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the front around the posts. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, no major marks. The back has minor rub wear near the neck join and around the control cavity. The sides have minor scuffs on the top horn, near the rear strap pin and near the jack. The front has dimples around the tailpiece, scuffs around the knobs and elbow area and play wear on the horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
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