I recently acquired this Burny Goldtop guitar from Japan for a very good deal. Upon it's arrival I have what I believe to be a Tokai made Burny from 1978.
Here is what I have found to date:
1) inked and stamped serial number 8000213
2) two piece top and 2 piece back
3) does not appear to have fret edge binding
4) Just Burny on headstock and no "les paul"
5) Bell truss rod cover
6) Long tenon neck joint? (see pictures)
7) unmarked pickups
8) Electronics are marked with "LS" like Tokai
9) Tuners have been swapped to grovers (original holes can be seen and likely were Kluson style)
10) very heavy guitar
This guitar has a number of remarkable similarities to an LS60 Les Paul Reborn that I own with an inked serial number also starting 800XXXX
I would love to hear the expert opinions on this guitar and it's origins. She is a real beauty and sounds awesome through an early 70's fender twin. Pics coming right away
Thanks
Here is what I have found to date:
1) inked and stamped serial number 8000213
2) two piece top and 2 piece back
3) does not appear to have fret edge binding
4) Just Burny on headstock and no "les paul"
5) Bell truss rod cover
6) Long tenon neck joint? (see pictures)
7) unmarked pickups
8) Electronics are marked with "LS" like Tokai
9) Tuners have been swapped to grovers (original holes can be seen and likely were Kluson style)
10) very heavy guitar
This guitar has a number of remarkable similarities to an LS60 Les Paul Reborn that I own with an inked serial number also starting 800XXXX
I would love to hear the expert opinions on this guitar and it's origins. She is a real beauty and sounds awesome through an early 70's fender twin. Pics coming right away
Thanks
