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The Burny RSG models were their new line of SG copies introduced as part of the Revival Series in 1982, replacing the FSG. Though the official catalog specs call out a two-piece body, they often used three pieces. Unfortunately, the RSG never got the most desirable 1985-1989 VH-1 pickups, only the post-1989 VH-1s with different specs.

RSGs built from 1982-1986 were manufactured by either Matsumoku or Fujigen, and while some early 1982 models had serial numbers stamped on the back of the headstock (likely the last of the Terada manufactured examples), the vast majority have no serial numbers. The only way to date guitars from this era is by pot codes; underneath "M500kOhm", there are two digits and a letter. The first digit denotes the year and the second denotes month. In 1987, Matsumoku went bankrupt and production shifted to Kasuga for a short while. Kasuga builds have a serial number ink-stamped into one of the pickup cavities, and the first digit denotes the year. However, Kasuga production did not last long and by 1988 or 1989, once again, the guitars had no serial numbers, and now no pot codes to date them either. Around 1987 as well, Dyna Gakki began producing Burnys, and did so until the Revival Series was discontinued in 1993. It is possible that Fujigen also built Burnys in this period.

The RSG returned in 2003 as part of the Classics Series, but the Japanese made RSG-75 would be quickly discontinued. In 2008, the Japanese made RSG-95 was introduced for a similarly brief window of time. The RSG-75 and RSG-95 were likely produced by Tokai. Models with "Super Grade" on the headstock and serial numbers beginning with "FG" were made in China and Taiwan (though be aware that not all examples built in those countries had the "Super Grade" script).

RSG-55 (Revival Series)[]

90 burny rsg55

Replaces the SG-55 from the Rock 'N' Roll Version series.

  • 1990-1992: 55,000 Yen MSRP

Body:

  • Beveled, solid African Mahogany body
  • Deeper cutaway bevels
  • Rear cutaway bevels
  • Angled heel
  • Polyurethane finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn African Mahogany
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 22nd fret
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic dot inlays
    • 9.84" radius
  • Narrow Open Book headstock
    • Silkscreened Burny logo
    • "Rock'n Roll Version" silkscreen
  • 22 frets
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Electronics:

  • One P-90 style pickup
    • AlNiCo V magnets
    • ~???k Ohms D.C. resistance
    • Dog-ear style cover
  • 1 Vol, 1 Tone

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Gotoh SD90 tuning machines
    • 1:15 ratio
    • Metal Oval buttons
  • 4-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Christmas Tree shaped truss rod cover
    • Single-ply black
    • 2 screws
  • Black Reflector knobs
  • Compensated wraparound bridge/tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Cherry Red (CR)
  • Cream White (CW)

RSG-75 '63 Model (1982-1988)[]

88 burny rsg75 63

Note: The 1982 and 1983 catalogs used an outdated picture of an FSG-65 to represent this model.

  • 75,000 Yen MSRP

Body:

  • Beveled 2-3 piece African Mahogany body
  • Shallow cutaway bevels (Matsumoku?)
    • Shallow rear cutaway bevels
  • Deeper cutaway bevels (Fujigen/Kasuga?)
    • Deep rear bass cutaway bevel
    • Angled heel
  • Polyurethane finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn African Mahogany
  • Medium C profile (~.815" / .940")
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 19th fret (Matsumoku?)
    • Joins body at 22nd fret (Fujigen/Kasuga?)
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 9.84" radius
  • Large Open Book headstock (Matsumoku?)
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Burny logo
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl split crown (~Late 1988)
    • Maple veneer
    • 17o pitch
  • Narrow Open Book headstock (Fujigen/Kasuga?)
  • 22 frets
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • Bone nut
  • 1 11/16" nut width
84ish burny walnut

Walnut

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Frets over binding

Electronics:

  • Two "L-8001 Vintage" humbuckers (1982-1984)
    • AlNiCo II magnets
    • ~7.5-8.0k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • Two VH-2 humbuckers (1985-1986)
    • AlNiCo ??? magnets
    • ~7.75k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • Two VH-3 humbuckers (1987-1988)
    • Ceramic magnets
    • ~8.0k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • Switchcraft 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 500k pots
  • Switchcraft output jack

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Gotoh SD90 Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 1:15 ratio
    • Yellow Keystone buttons
      • Single ring
  • 3-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard (1982)
  • 4-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Bell shaped truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
    • Wide bevel
    • 2 screws
  • Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
  • ABR-style Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Cherry Red (CR)
  • Walnut (WN, 1982-1986)
  • Black (BL)
  • Cream White (CH, 1982-1988)

RSG-75 '69 Model (1982-1988)[]

88 burny rsg75 69

Around 1987, the heel is redesigned from the original style, modeled after a 1969/1970 SG heel, to an angled heel in the style of a 1966-1968 SG.

  • 75,000 Yen MSRP

Body:

  • Beveled 2-3 piece African Mahogany body
  • Shallow cutaway bevels (Matsumoku/Kasuga?)
    • Kasuga bevels slightly deeper
  • Deeper cutaway bevels (Fujigen?)
    • Angled heel (~1987/1988)
  • Polyurethane finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn African Mahogany
  • Medium C profile (~.780" / .920")
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 19th fret
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 9.84" radius
  • Large Open Book headstock (Matsumoku/Kasuga?)
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Burny logo
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl crown
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl split crown (~Late 1988)
    • Maple veneer
    • Volute (sometimes omitted)
    • 17o pitch
      84ish burny heel

      ~1982-1986 heel

  • Narrow Open Book headstock (Fujigen?)
    • No volute
  • 22 frets
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • Bone nut
  • 1 9/16" nut width[1]

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Frets over binding
88ish burny rsg75 69 heel

~1987/1988 heel

Electronics:

  • Two "L-8001 Vintage" humbuckers (1982-1984)
    • AlNiCo II magnets
    • ~7.5-8.0k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • Two VH-2 humbuckers (1985-1986)
    • AlNiCo ??? magnets
    • ~7.75k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • Two VH-3 humbuckers (1987-1988)
    • Ceramic magnets
    • ~8.0k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • Switchcraft 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 500k pots
  • Switchcraft output jack
  • Small control cavity (Matsumoku/Fujigen?)
  • Large control cavity (Kasuga)
Burny rsg larger cavity

Large control cavity

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Gotoh SD90 Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 1:15 ratio
    • Yellow Keystone buttons
      • Single ring
  • 4-ply "Batwing" pickguard
  • Bell shaped truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
    • Wide bevel
    • 2 screws
  • Christmas Tree shaped truss rod cover (Late 1988)
  • Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
  • ABR-style Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Cherry Red (CR)
  • Walnut (WN, 1982-1986)
  • Black (BL)
  • Cream White (CH, 1982-1988)

RSG-60 '63 Model (1988)[]

88 burny rsg60 white

This model has the same specs as a 1988 RSG-75 '63 Model, but with two LH-1 humbuckers instead.

It was only offered in Black and White finishes, and the price was 60,000 Yen.

RSG-60/65 '63 Model (1989-1992)[]

91 burny rsg65

1991 RSG-65 '63

This model is the same as the RSG-75, but was re-named RSG-60 to reflect a price drop, allowing room for the new vibrola option to be slotted in as the new RSG-75. With the addition of VH-1 humbuckers in 1990, a sticker was added to mimic Gibson's use of a sticker on guitars equipped with Tim Shaw PAF replicas. In 1991, it was re-named RSG-65, to reflect a price increase.

  • 1989-1990: 60,000 Yen MSRP (RSG-60)
  • 1991-1992: 65,000 Yen MSRP (RSG-65)

Body:

  • Beveled 2-3 piece African Mahogany body
  • Deeper cutaway bevels
  • Rear cutaway bevel
  • Angled heel
  • Polyurethane finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn African Mahogany
  • Medium C profile (~.815" / .940")
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 22nd fret
    • Heel cap
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 9.84" radius
  • Large Open Book headstock
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Burny logo
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl split crown
    • Maple veneer
    • 17o pitch
  • 22 frets
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • Bone nut
  • 1 11/16" nut width
89 burny RSG60 H

1989 RSG-60 '63 (White)

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Frets over binding

Electronics:

  • Two VH-3 humbuckers (1989)
    • Ceramic magnets
    • ~8.0k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • Two VH-1 humbuckers (1990-1992)
    • Alnico or Ceramic??? magnets
    • ~8.3k Ohms D.C. resistance
    • Black/Gold "VH-1" stickers on rings
  • Switchcraft 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 500k pots
  • Switchcraft output jack

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Gotoh SD90 Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 1:15 ratio
    • Yellow Keystone buttons
      • Single ring
  • 4-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Christmas Tree shaped truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
    • Narrow bevel
    • 2 screws
  • Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
  • ABR-style Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Cherry Red (CR)
  • Black (BL)
  • White (H, 1989)
  • Snow White (SW, 1990-1992)

RSG-75/80 '63 Model (1989-1992)[]

89 burny RSG75

1989 RSG-75 '63

This model is the same as the RSG-60/65, but with a vibrola. In 1991, it was re-named RSG-80, to reflect a price increase.

  • 1989-1990: 75,000 Yen MSRP (RSG-75)
  • 1991-1992: 80,000 Yen MSRP (RSG-80)

Body:

  • Beveled 2-3 piece African Mahogany body
  • Deeper cutaway bevels
  • Rear cutaway bevels
  • Angled heel
  • Polyurethane finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn African Mahogany
  • Medium C profile (~.815" / .940")
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 22nd fret
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 9.84" radius
  • Large Open Book headstock
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Burny logo
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl split crown
    • Maple veneer
    • 17o pitch
  • 22 frets
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • Bone nut
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Frets over binding

Electronics:

  • Two VH-3 humbuckers (1989)
    • Ceramic magnets
    • ~8.0k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • Two VH-1 humbuckers (1990-1992)
    • Alnico or Ceramic??? magnets
    • ~8.3k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • Switchcraft 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 500k pots
  • Switchcraft output jack

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Gotoh SD90 Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 1:15 ratio
    • Yellow Keystone buttons
      • Single ring
  • 4-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Christmas Tree shaped truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
    • Narrow bevel
    • 2 screws
  • Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
  • ABR-style Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Maestro-style vibrola
    • Engraved lyre & Burny logo

Finishes:

  • Cherry Red (CR)
  • Black (BL)
  • White (H, 1989)
  • Snow White (SW, 1990-1992)

RSG-60/65 '69 Model (1989-1992)[]

90 burny rsg60

1990 RSG-60 '69

This model is the same as the RSG-75, but was re-named RSG-60 to reflect a price drop. The heel design was changed back to one more similar to the 1969/1970 SG, but with an angled heel. The pickup routing is the "swimming pool" style. In 1991, it was re-named RSG-65, to reflect a price increase.

  • 1989-1990: 60,000 Yen MSRP (RSG-60)
  • 1991-1992: 65,000 Yen MSRP (RSG-65)

Body:

  • Beveled 2-3 piece African Mahogany body
  • Deeper cutaway bevels
  • Rear cutaway bevel
  • Angled heel
  • Polyurethane finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn African Mahogany
  • Medium C profile (~.815" / .940")
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 19th fret
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 9.84" radius
  • Large Open Book headstock
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Burny logo
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl split crown
    • Maple veneer
    • 17o pitch
      89 burny RSG60 BL

      1989 RSG-60 '69

  • 22 frets
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • Bone nut
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Frets over binding

Electronics:

  • Two VH-3 humbuckers (1989)
    • Ceramic magnets
    • ~8.0k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • Two VH-1 humbuckers (1990-1992)
    • Alnico or Ceramic??? magnets
    • ~8.3k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • Switchcraft 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 500k pots
  • Switchcraft output jack
90ish burny rsg60 69 heel

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Gotoh SD90 Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 1:15 ratio
    • Yellow Keystone buttons
      • Single ring
  • 4-ply "Batwing" pickguard
  • Christmas Tree shaped truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
    • Narrow bevel
    • 2 screws
  • Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
  • ABR-style Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Cherry Red (CR)
  • Black (BL)
  • White (H, 1989)
  • Snow White (SW, 1990-1992)

RSG-70/75 (1989-1992)[]

90 burny rsg70

Though not listed in any catalogs prior to 1989, earlier Custom-style RSGs have been found with the split diamond inlay and bell shaped truss rod cover.

  • '63 Model
  • 1989-1990: 70,000 Yen MSRP
  • 1991-1992: 75,000 Yen MSRP

Body:

  • Beveled 2-3 piece African Mahogany body
  • Deeper cutaway bevels
  • Rear cutaway bevels
  • Angled heel
  • Polyurethane finish

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn African Mahogany
  • Medium C profile (~.815" / .940")
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 22nd fret
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic pearloid block inlays
    • 9.84" radius
      88ish rsg70

      Cherry Red w/ split diamond inlay

  • Open Book headstock
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Burny logo
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl S-Diamond
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl split diamond (1988?)
    • Maple veneer
    • 17o pitch
  • 22 frets
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • Bone nut
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Frets over binding
  • Headstock, multi-ply

Electronics:

  • Three VH-3 humbuckers (1989)
    • Ceramic magnets
    • ~8.0k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • Three VH-1 humbuckers (1990-1992)
    • Alnico or Ceramic??? magnets
    • ~8.3k Ohms D.C. resistance
    • Black/Gold "VH-1" stickers on rings
  • Switchcraft 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 500k pots
  • Switchcraft output jack

Hardware:

  • Gold hardware
  • Gotoh SG30 tuning machines
    • 1:18 ratio
    • Metal Keystone buttons
    • Schaller-style design
  • 4-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Christmas Tree shaped truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
    • Narrow bevel
    • 2 screws
  • Bell shaped truss rod cover (1988?)
  • Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
  • ABR-style Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Black (BL)
  • Cherry Red (CR, 1989)
  • White (H, 1989)
  • Snow White (SW, 1990-1992)

RSG-140 (Revival Series)[]

90 burny rsg140

This replaces the SG-140 JP in 1990, and is sometimes referred to as the RSG-140 JP.

  • 1990-1992: 140,000 Yen MSRP

Body:

  • Beveled 2-3 piece African Mahogany body
  • No cutaway bevels
  • Polyurethane finish

Necks:

  • 1-pc quartersawn African Mahogany
  • C shape profiles
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 15th fret
  • Indian Rosewood fretboards
    • Acrylic split parallelogram inlays
    • 9.84" radii
  • Large Open Book headstocks
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Burny logos
    • Maple veneers
    • Volutes
    • 17o pitches
  • 20 frets per neck
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • Bone nuts
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

  • Necks, single-ply
  • Frets over binding

Electronics:

  • Four VH-1 humbuckers
    • Alnico or Ceramic??? magnets
    • ~8.3k Ohms D.C. resistance
    • Uncovered (6 string neck)
  • Switchcraft 3-way pickup switch
  • Switchcraft 3-way neck switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone (One for each neck)
    • 500k pots
  • Switchcraft output jack
90ish burny rsg140 SW

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Gotoh SD90 Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 1:15 ratio
    • Yellow Keystone buttons
      • Single ring
  • 4-ply pickguard
  • Christmas Tree shaped truss rod covers
    • 2-ply b/w
    • Narrow bevel
    • 2 screws
  • Black Speed knobs
  • ABR-style Tune-O-Matic bridges
  • Stop-plate tailpieces

Finishes:

  • Cherry Red (CR)
  • Black (BL)
  • Snow White (SW)

RSG-45/50/55/60 (Classics/Traditional Series)[]

22 burny RSG-55-63-CR

'63 Model

Note: Some examples do not have "Super Grade" script on headstock.

  • 2003-2004: 45,000 Yen MSRP (RSG-45)
  • 2005-2008: 50,000 Yen MSRP (RSG-50)
  • 2009-2019: 55,000 Yen MSRP (RSG-55)
  • 2020-Present: 60,000 Yen MSRP (RSG-60)
  • Made in China/Taiwan

Body:

  • Beveled Mahogany body
  • Deep cutaway bevels ('63 Model)
  • Rear bass cutaway bevel ('63 Model)
  • Polyurethane finish

Neck:

  • 2-pc quartersawn Mahogany
  • Stacked headstock joint
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 22nd fret ('63 Model)
    • Joins body at 19th fret ('69 Model)
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard (2003-2019)
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 15.75" radius
  • Indian Laurel fretboard (2020-Present)
  • Open Book headstock
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Burny logo
    • "Super Grade" decal
    • 14o pitch
  • 22 frets
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • 1 11/16" nut width
22 RSG-55-69-WR

'69 Model

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Frets over binding

Electronics:

  • Two FVH-2002 humbuckers
    • ??? magnets
    • ~12k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 500k pots

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Kluson-style tuning machines
    • Yellow Keystone buttons
    • Single ring
  • 4-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard ('63 Model)
  • 4-ply "Batwing" pickguard ('69 Model)
  • Modern truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
    • Narrow bevel
    • 3 screws
  • Black Reflector knobs ('63 Model)
  • Black Witch Hat knobs ('69 Model)
  • Nashville-style Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Cherry Red (CR, '63 Model)
  • Wine Red (WR, '69 Model)
  • Black (BLK)
  • Snow White (SW)

RSG-60 AY (Classics Series)[]

13 burny rsg60ay

This was an unofficial Angus Young signature model. It is not a replica of any particular SG Angus plays, but reflects two modifications that Angus liked to make; a cream switch tip and ring, and witch hat knobs. It may have been inspired by the similar Gibson USA Angus Young Signature SG that was released 3 years earlier.

  • 2013:[2]
    • 60,000 Yen MSRP
    • 48,000 Yen Street
  • Made in China/Taiwan

Body:

  • Beveled Mahogany body
  • Deep cutaway bevels
  • Rear bass cutaway bevel
  • Polyurethane finish

Neck:

  • 2-pc quartersawn Mahogany
  • Stacked headstock joint
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 22nd fret
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 15.75" radius
  • Open Book headstock
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Burny logo
    • 14o pitch
  • 22 frets
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Frets over binding

Electronics:

  • Two FVH-2002 humbuckers
    • ??? magnets
    • ~12k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 500k pots

Hardware:

  • Chrome hardware
  • Kluson-style tuning machines
    • Yellow Keystone buttons
    • Single ring
  • 4-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Modern truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
    • Narrow bevel
    • 3 screws
  • Cream switch ring and tip
  • Black Witch Hat knobs
  • Nashville-style Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Cherry Red (CR)

RSG-75 (Classics Series)[]

03 burny rsg75

2003

Serial number stamped into back of headstock, first two digits denote year. Most likely built by Tokai.

  • 2003-2004
  • 2003: 75,000 Yen MSRP

Body:

  • Beveled African Mahogany body
  • Deep cutaway bevels
  • Rear bass cutaway bevel
  • Angled heel
  • Polyurethane finish?

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn African Mahogany
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 22nd fret
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 12" radius
  • Open Book headstock
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Burny logo
    • Maple veneer
    • 17o pitch
  • 22 frets
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Frets over binding
03 burny

2 screw truss rod cover

Electronics:

  • Two VH-1 humbuckers
    • Alnico ??? magnets
    • ~???k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 500k pots

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Gotoh SD90 Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 1:15 ratio
    • Yellow Keystone buttons
      • Single ring
  • 4-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Modern truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
    • Narrow bevel
    • 2 screws
  • Black Bell knobs w/ pointers
  • ABR-style Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Aluminum stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Cherry Red (CR)

RSG-95 (Traditional Series)[]

09 burny rsg95 63

2009

The only differences from the Classics Series RSG-75 are the fretboard radius, knobs and truss rod cover. Most likely built by Tokai.

Note: An easy way to distinguish these from a Chinese/Taiwanese model is the one piece neck.

  • 2008-2009: 95,000 Yen MSRP

Body:

  • Beveled African Mahogany body
  • Deep cutaway bevels
  • Rear bass cutaway bevel
  • Angled heel
  • Polyurethane finish?

Neck:

  • 1-pc quartersawn African Mahogany
  • Set-in construction
    • Joins body at 22nd fret
  • Indian Rosewood fretboard
    • Acrylic trapezoid inlays
    • 9.85" radius
  • Open Book headstock
    • Inlaid Mother of Pearl Burny logo
    • Maple veneer
    • 17o pitch
  • 22 frets
  • 24 3/4" scale
  • 1 11/16" nut width

Binding:

  • Neck, single-ply
  • Frets over binding
09 burny

3 screw truss rod cover

Electronics:

  • Two VH-1 humbuckers
    • Alnico ??? magnets
    • ~???k Ohms D.C. resistance
  • 3-way switch
  • 2 Vol, 2 Tone
    • 500k pots

Hardware:

  • Nickel hardware
  • Gotoh SD90 Kluson-style tuning machines
    • 1:15 ratio
    • Yellow Keystone buttons
      • Single ring
  • 4-ply "Angel Wing" pickguard
  • Modern truss rod cover
    • 2-ply b/w
    • Narrow bevel
    • 3 screws
  • Black Reflector knobs w/ pointers
  • ABR-style Tune-O-Matic bridge
  • Aluminum stopbar tailpiece

Finishes:

  • Vintage Cherry Red (VCR)

References[]

  1. ↑ https://reverb.com/item/71965424-burny-rsg-60-mij-1990-cherry
  2. ↑ https://guitarsele.com/article/news/%E3%80%90%E3%82%A8%E3%83%AC%E3%82%AD%E3%82%AE%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%80%91burny%E3%82%88%E3%82%8A%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%82%AC%E3%82%B9%E3%83%A4%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B0%E9%A2%A8%E3%81%AAsg%E3%82%AE%E3%82%BF/
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