1989 Burny Super Grade RLG-60 ‘59 Model Burst w/ VH-1 Humbuckers, Japan Fernandes

Up for sale, a 1989 Burny Super Grade RLG-60 ‘59 Model in near-mint, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with the original hardshell case. Produced under the umbrella of the Fernandes company in Japan, Burny has long been lauded for making some of the finest “lawsuit” LP instruments, with great adherence to vintage Gibson spec and premium fit and finish work.

Weighing 9lbs 13oz, traditional tonewoods include a mahogany body, carved two-piece maple top, one-piece mahogany neck, and bound rosewood fretboard. The VH-1 humbuckers are known for their nuance, clarity, and dynamic response, perfectly suited for bringing out the best in this RLG-60 with focused punch at the bridge and smooth breadth at the neck. This RLG-60 ‘59 Model has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.

Neck Specs:

• Wood: Mahogany
• Shape: Chunky ‘50s-style C, measuring .880” 1st fret, .960” 12th fret
• Fretboard: Rosewood, pearloid flared trapezoid inlay
• Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
• Scale Length: 24 3/4”
• Nut: 1 11/16”, bone
• Tuners: Kluson-style, Gotoh

Body Specs:

• Wood: Maple, mahogany
• Pickups: VH-1 humbucker x2
• Harness: Untouched solder, full-size Japanese pots date to June/July, 1989
• Hardware: ABR-1-style bridge, stopbar (nickel-plated)
• Plastics: Gold bonnet knobs, one-ply cream pickguard (“The Revival” advert intact), amber switch tip, cream pickup surrounds (“VH-1” stickers intact)

The gloss Cherry Sunburst finish is exceedingly vibrant and well-saturated, and cosmetic wear is limited to one small chip adjacent to the output jack, a couple dings on top south of the bridge, and some light finish scratches on the back. The smooth gloss on the neck profile is flawless save for one shallow nick on the treble-side shoulder at fret 3.

The original hardshell case is included.