Jim Jones
Well-known member
Hi guys,
I'm wondering if you can share some advice on older (early 80's) Burny's. I've been doing some reading and have heard good things about their pickups (VH-1) and chunky "authentic" 50's necks. I've seen a couple that have solid maple tops as well. The only models I've seen are the 80 and 90 series - I'm wondering what you folks think is the cut-off for good quality. As a point of reference I've heard that the Super Real Greco's that are "good" are the 900 series and up. Where would say is that "cut-off" point for Burny's?
Hopefully this will give you an idea of my personal point of reference: I just bought a new Japanese-made Tokai TV Junior which lists for 60,000 Yen. I think it's a pretty good guitar for the price but I would not even consider buying a Les Paul Standard-type guitar that listed for less than 60,000 in today's currency...I know that I would not be happy with it at all. That being said, a guitar that sold for 60,000 yen in 1981 would be leaps and bounds better than the current models thanks to inflation.
I'm rambling now... I'm especially curious about the older Burny LP Standards - what do you think? Also, have you seen an old Burny goldtop? (I haven't yet.)
Take care!
Jim
I'm wondering if you can share some advice on older (early 80's) Burny's. I've been doing some reading and have heard good things about their pickups (VH-1) and chunky "authentic" 50's necks. I've seen a couple that have solid maple tops as well. The only models I've seen are the 80 and 90 series - I'm wondering what you folks think is the cut-off for good quality. As a point of reference I've heard that the Super Real Greco's that are "good" are the 900 series and up. Where would say is that "cut-off" point for Burny's?
Hopefully this will give you an idea of my personal point of reference: I just bought a new Japanese-made Tokai TV Junior which lists for 60,000 Yen. I think it's a pretty good guitar for the price but I would not even consider buying a Les Paul Standard-type guitar that listed for less than 60,000 in today's currency...I know that I would not be happy with it at all. That being said, a guitar that sold for 60,000 yen in 1981 would be leaps and bounds better than the current models thanks to inflation.
I'm rambling now... I'm especially curious about the older Burny LP Standards - what do you think? Also, have you seen an old Burny goldtop? (I haven't yet.)
Take care!
Jim