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Certain guitar models built in the late 1970s can be used to demonstrate the old-style, six-digit serial numbers. It is estimated that Gibson’s Kalamazoo plant continued to use the six-digit serial numbers through 1978 and 1979. So double check the serial numbers on those 1970s L-5s, Super 400s, and Super 5 BJBs! Burny models that with RLG-XX. The XX were numbers that indicated the guitar series. The bigger number means the better the guitar in terms of sound and finishing qualities. Take the LP Standard copy for example, there are the RLG-45, RLG-55, RLG-70, RLG-90 etc, the best being the 'Super Grade' model made in Japan.
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Both Burny and Fernandes are the same company. Fernandes started off first in the 70's making Fender replicas. The brand Burny was birth later by Fernandes as the division that made Gibson replicas. To date, both Fernandes and Burny are still making guitars just like their Tokai counterparts.
When it began in the 70's, there were no problems with copyright issues. This saga only surfaced a decade later in the mid 80's when Fender and Gibson felt that their empire was threatened. To avoid the copyright war, Fernandes began to make changes to certain parts of their design like truss rod cover, shape etc.
These modification taken on by Fernandes extended to both the Strat and Tele copies. After the lawsuit threats emerged, Fernandes most obvious change was to their headstock shapes - it was changed completely. The rare old Fender copies are extremely detailed, though no longer in production, can still be found in the vintage market. These vintage copies were commonly known as the “Revival” series. This name was given because they were essentially reviving the old classic Fenders. The headstock logo was design such that from a distance it looked just like a vintage Fender. The saddles were stamped, instead of the word 'Fender' the 'F.S.R.G.' alphabets took its place. These alphabets stand for Fernandes Sound and Research Group.
For the Burnys, the LP models were given the name “Super Grade” instead of “Les Paul.” The wording were crafted to look just the words 'Les Paul'. If you are not familiar with the 'Super Grade' series, you may mistaken the words as 'Luper Grade' due to it's attempt to model the words 'Les Paul'. For the Gibson copies, fortunately the most part of the design stayed the same. E.g., angle ratio between body and neck, curves on the maple top, and even the open book design on the headstock.
The Burny Super Grade Les Paul’s have been reported by many recording and gigging professionals as “the best” clone of the real classic 50’s and 60’s Les Paul’s. They say the feel is identical and especially enjoy how Burny focused on making really fat necks on their Standards. Some go as far as claiming that these copies matches neck to neck with a vintage Les Paul - which cost around US$30,000.
The Different Burny Series
Burny models that with RLG-XX. The XX were numbers that indicated the guitar series. The bigger number means the better the guitar in terms of sound and finishing qualities. Take the LP Standard copy for example, there are the RLG-45, RLG-55, RLG-70, RLG-90 etc, the best being the 'Super Grade' model made in Japan. However, do note that there are models that are made in Korea. I wouldn't fault the Korean version since they are much cheaper in comparison to those made in Japan. Omnia 9xe 0.54 torrent. However, if you would just compare the 2 makes in terms of quality, the Korean version does not come close to the Japanese version.
There are also the Burny FLG-XX series. These are known to be older versions of Burny - pre RLG era. An estimate timeline of their birth would be early 80s and before.
Burny Guitar Serial Number Fg Number
Amongst all the different lawsuit copies, Burny and Fernandes have the best pickups. Fernandes had their L-5000, L-5000 Vintage II, and L-5001 single coil pickups, while the Burny model Les Paul’s got the famous VH-1 pickups, that have extraordinary tone. The only reason why they have come this far in their tone is because of the timeless effort they have put in R&D.Burny Guitar Serial Number Fg 3
The older Fernandes guitars do have serial numbers on occasion, and can be found on the neck plates of the Stratocasters of the Revival series, but otherwise, Burny and Fernandes didn’t often use serial numbers. Dating a Burny or Fernandes can be loosely done by looking at the truss rod cover. The Gibson bell-shaped covers are found on 1970’s to early 1980’s models. The bell-shape cover with thin white band and ridges sticking out from the side are found on mid-1980s to early 1990’s models. The late 90's model to present will have the palace-shape and 3 screws truss rod covers.
As mentioned, Burny is still making these guitars in Japan. However, some of these are manufactured in Korea and China. Most believe that the Korean/China made Burny is identified through a 3 screws truss rod covers. However we have found that new Japanese made Burny comes with 3 screws truss rod covers too. So how do we tell? As far as we have researched, the difference is that the Japanese models have long tennon - this can be seen in the joint construction when you remove the neck pickup.
Between the Korean and China made pieces, many believe the Korean model is slightly above the notch. But this is unproven. The Japanese made pieces are still the models to go for.
The old “lawsuit” style models are very rare to find nowadays, and are highly collectible. Even in Japan, prices are double of what they were 2 years ago due to collector interest all over the world.
Warning
I have seen on a couple of occasions where some sellers try to modify a Korean version and claim it to be a Japanese model. So if you are buying from the internet, be very careful. Especially when the 2 make can only be differentiated from the truss rod cover it is hard to tell by just photos.
Introducing Burny Guitars.
Burny is a range of Gibson replica guitars produced by Fernandes Guitars. The Fernandes company was established in 1969 in Japan. Its Burny brand was used for the Gibson replica guitars while the Fernandes brand was used for the Fender replica guitars. Fernandes initially made acoustic guitars and started making electric guitars around 1971 or 1972. The Burny Les Paul models first appeared in the mid-1970s. Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols has used Burny guitars. Take a look through our product range and feel free to enquire about any of the products:
The RFA-75
This beauty is available in three stunning finishes and all have the same Alder body. Crafted with comfort in mind, The JT 60 has a bolt-on Canadian Maple neck that is an absolute joy to hold.
Copytrans 5.606 activation code. Colours: 3 Tone Sunburst, Vintage White, Fiesta Red
Neck: Canadian Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body: Alder
Hardware: Nickel
Price (RRP): N/A
Product Code: 117 731 (3 Tone Sunburst)
117 732 (Vintage White)
117 733 (Fiesta Red)
The RLG-60 SL
For premium playability, supreme tuning and exquisite body language, the RSS is the one. The fiesta red finish encloses the Revelation brilliance and gives it the originality it deserves.
Colours: Fiesta Red
Neck: Flamed Maple
Fingerboard: Maple
Body: Alder
Hardware: Gold Plated
Price (RRP): N/A
Product Code: 117 721
The RLC-60 AF
With transcendent beauty, the brilliance of the Sunburst finish, Alder body and Rosewood fingerboard, the RTE Custom has all the features available for the best guitarists.
Colours: Sunburst
Neck: Canadian Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body: Alder
Hardware: Nickel
Price (RRP): N/A
Product Code: 117 891
The RLC-85 JP
One of our most beautiful guitars, the RTL 55 boasts a high-gloss ebony finish, which is superbly complemented by our very own Entwistle Gold Plated pickups.
Colours: Black
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body: Mahogany
Hardware: Gold Plated
Price (RRP): N/A
Product Code: 117 750
The RLC-55 JS
Four-knob control section to enable maximum customisation and creativity. Grab the Mahogany neck and body and take control of the most natural Revelation guitar yet.
Colours: Natural
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body: Mahogany
Hardware: Nickel
Price (RRP): N/A
Product Code: 117 870
The RLC-55 RR
A prized Revelation guitar that makes powerful music. The RTS 62 is built with a solid Alder body and Canadian Maple neck for that all important authentic sound.
Colours: Vintage White, 3 Tone Sunburst
Neck: Canadian Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body: Alder
Hardware: Nickel
Price (RRP): N/A
Product Code: 117 720 (3 Tone Sunburst)
117 715 (Vintage White)
The RLC-60
If originality is what you seek, then this is it; with a devilishly handsome Mahogany cut all over, there’s no more fitting way to celebrate natural beauty. Team up with this Revelation and create music your way.
Colours: Natural
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body: Mahogany
Hardware: Nickel
Price (RRP): N/A
Product Code: 117 875
Burny Guitars Japan
The RSG-55-63
A rising star that has all the features required to make out of this world music. With solid tuning, potent pickups and angelic looks, there’s not much to argue about.
Colours: 3 Tone Sunburst
Neck: Canadian Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body: Alder
Hardware: Nickel
Price (RRP): N/A
Product Code: 117 730
The RSA-65
This beauty is available in three stunning finishes and all have the same Alder body. Crafted with comfort in mind, The JT 60 has a bolt-on Canadian Maple neck that is an absolute joy to hold.
Colours: Vintage White, Fiesta Red
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body: Alder
Hardware: Nickel
Price (RRP): N/A
Product Code: 117 850 (Vintage White)
117 852 (Fiesta Red)
The RLC-80 S
A mandolin that means business; Chrome hardware, Basswood body and a Maple neck - the Revelation RTN is a small but mightly mandolin that keeps up with the big boys.
Colours: 2 Tone Sunburst, Transparent Red
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body: Basswood
Hardware: Chrome
Price (RRP): N/A
Product Code: 117 830 (2 Tone Sunburst)
117 835 (Transparent Red)