Classic Circa 1990 Burny Les Paul Custom RLC-70
Gibson Style Split Diamond/Open Book Headstock
Serial number: None
Mahogany Body & Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
Upgraded EMG 81/85 PU's (Made in the USA)
Upgraded Locking Grover Tuners
Nut Width: 1.69
Radius: 12"
Scale: 24.75
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.84
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.96
50's Style Neck Carve - Medium Thick
Weight: 9.5 lbs
Comes in a Gig Bag
*** It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are dressed, leveled and polished and shine like new, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. (Including New Strings, Intonation, Truss Rod adjustment and Action) $$$
Read our feedback and rest assured that The Dude Abides.
🔥 circa 1990 Burny RLC-70 Les Paul Custom – Upgraded EMG 81/85 Tone Monster with Locking Grovers – Vintage Japanese Fire! 🔥
Guitarists, stop scrolling. This is the one you’ve been dreaming about: a circa-1990 Burny RLC-70 Les Paul Custom that perfectly blends timeless Japanese craftsmanship with modern high-gain aggression.
Built during the golden era of Fernandes/Burny in Japan, these RLC-70s are legendary for nailing the 1957 “Black Beauty” vibe with premium all-mahogany tonewoods (solid mahogany body, neck, and top), a bound ebony fretboard with classy pearl block inlays, multi-ply cream binding, and that unmistakable thick, resonant LP sustain that just won’t quit. Comfortable slim-to-medium neck carve, and rock-solid construction that still feels great after 35+ years.
But here’s where it gets Metalicious:
Upgraded EMG 81 (bridge) / 85 (neck) active pickups – the gold standard for crushing tone. The 81 delivers razor-sharp attack, thunderous palm mutes, and harmonically rich leads that cut like a chainsaw through any mix. The 85 in the neck gives you smooth, singing sustain with just enough warmth to stay musical. Plug into a high-gain amp and prepare to melt faces – these pickups turn this vintage body into a modern metal/rock weapon without losing that classic Les Paul growl.
Locking Grover tuners – swapped in for bulletproof tuning stability. Dive-bomb, aggressive bends, or marathon gigs? This thing stays in tune like it’s on rails. Smooth, fast string changes, and that premium click you love.
Condition: Very Good + Super Player-Friendly
This guitar has been loved and played – exactly how a real instrument should be. Expect honest regular playwear: light scratches, finish chips and dings that give it serious road-worn character and mojo. No cracks, no breaks, no major repairs. Neck is dead-straight, frets have plenty of meat left and play clean, and it just received a full professional setup (low, fast action, perfect intonation, fresh strings). It feels broken-in, inspiring, and ready to gig or record the second you pull it out of the case. Zero setup hassles – just pure plug-and-play tone.
Whether you’re chasing modern metal crunch, classic rock crunch, or that “I can do everything” versatility, this Burny delivers in spades. Incredible resonance, long sustain, killer balance, and those EMGs that make it feel like a Custom that went to the gym and got juiced up.
This is a rare chance to own a piece of Japanese guitar royalty that punches way above its weight – far better than all modern Epiphones and every bit as good as a well-worn Gibson, but with the upgrades you actually want.
Don’t sleep on this one – guitars this good with these exact upgrades and honest vintage vibe disappear fast.
Your new favorite axe is waiting. Grab it before the next guy does. 🤘
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
About Us
The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. @TheGuitarDude
Search for The Guitar Dude
Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.
Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.
I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude
For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us
954-448-2413
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s
We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties
ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.
I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
Classic Circa 1990 Burny Les Paul Custom RLC-70
Gibson Style Split Diamond/Open Book Headstock
Serial number: None
Mahogany Body & Neck
Rosewood Fingerboard
Upgraded EMG 81/85 PU's (Made in the USA)
Upgraded Locking Grover Tuners
Nut Width: 1.69
Radius: 12"
Scale: 24.75
Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 0.84
Neck Thickness at 12th Fret: 0.96
50's Style Neck Carve - Medium Thick
Weight: 9.5 lbs
Comes in a Gig Bag
*** It has just been professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing. The frets are dressed, leveled and polished and shine like new, it is truly stage or studio ready/worthy. (Including New Strings, Intonation, Truss Rod adjustment and Action) $$$
Read our feedback and rest assured that The Dude Abides.
🔥 circa 1990 Burny RLC-70 Les Paul Custom – Upgraded EMG 81/85 Tone Monster with Locking Grovers – Vintage Japanese Fire! 🔥
Guitarists, stop scrolling. This is the one you’ve been dreaming about: a circa-1990 Burny RLC-70 Les Paul Custom that perfectly blends timeless Japanese craftsmanship with modern high-gain aggression.
Built during the golden era of Fernandes/Burny in Japan, these RLC-70s are legendary for nailing the 1957 “Black Beauty” vibe with premium all-mahogany tonewoods (solid mahogany body, neck, and top), a bound ebony fretboard with classy pearl block inlays, multi-ply cream binding, and that unmistakable thick, resonant LP sustain that just won’t quit. Comfortable slim-to-medium neck carve, and rock-solid construction that still feels great after 35+ years.
But here’s where it gets Metalicious:
Upgraded EMG 81 (bridge) / 85 (neck) active pickups – the gold standard for crushing tone. The 81 delivers razor-sharp attack, thunderous palm mutes, and harmonically rich leads that cut like a chainsaw through any mix. The 85 in the neck gives you smooth, singing sustain with just enough warmth to stay musical. Plug into a high-gain amp and prepare to melt faces – these pickups turn this vintage body into a modern metal/rock weapon without losing that classic Les Paul growl.
Locking Grover tuners – swapped in for bulletproof tuning stability. Dive-bomb, aggressive bends, or marathon gigs? This thing stays in tune like it’s on rails. Smooth, fast string changes, and that premium click you love.
Condition: Very Good + Super Player-Friendly
This guitar has been loved and played – exactly how a real instrument should be. Expect honest regular playwear: light scratches, finish chips and dings that give it serious road-worn character and mojo. No cracks, no breaks, no major repairs. Neck is dead-straight, frets have plenty of meat left and play clean, and it just received a full professional setup (low, fast action, perfect intonation, fresh strings). It feels broken-in, inspiring, and ready to gig or record the second you pull it out of the case. Zero setup hassles – just pure plug-and-play tone.
Whether you’re chasing modern metal crunch, classic rock crunch, or that “I can do everything” versatility, this Burny delivers in spades. Incredible resonance, long sustain, killer balance, and those EMGs that make it feel like a Custom that went to the gym and got juiced up.
This is a rare chance to own a piece of Japanese guitar royalty that punches way above its weight – far better than all modern Epiphones and every bit as good as a well-worn Gibson, but with the upgrades you actually want.
Don’t sleep on this one – guitars this good with these exact upgrades and honest vintage vibe disappear fast.
Your new favorite axe is waiting. Grab it before the next guy does. 🤘
This guitar is professionally set up and dialed in for optimal tone and playability. It has low action with no buzzing or dead spots and is an absolute joy to play. It has been deep cleaned and detailed. All guitars will arrive looking and playing great. The frets have been leveled / dressed / polished and the fingerboard was cleaned. (Unfinished Rosewood and Ebony boards get treated with Fret Doctor - a proprietary all natural oil that is the best on the market) It has brand new strings, the action was adjusted, the intonation is spot on and it plays excellent. All the electronics work flawlessly.
**** We stand behind every guitar we sell and have consistently delivered quality that beats most people expectations, earning us a reputation for quality that is unrivaled. Simply put “good enough” is not good enough for The Guitar Dude’s standards. We try and make every guitar be at its absolute BEST to deliver on our promise. We take great pride in what we do and we are always trying our best.
* Neck is perfectly straight and the truss rod works with no issues
* Intonation is spot-on
* It has been professionally set up with nice low action & new American made strings.
* If needed, the frets will be dressed leveled & crowned
* All frets are polished prior to shipping when they are set up - They will shine like new!
***Please note that international shipping prices listed are minimum quotes in some cases. Certain countries are more expensive and will require additional shipping costs. Express services such as UPS, DHL & FedEx are also available, Please contact me for a personalized quote.
About Us
The Guitar Dude is a THREE time NAMM Top 100 Dealer in the world who has been selling some of the best guitars on the planet since 2009. Known for the most Killer Flame Top Gibson 1959 Les Pauls Reissues and classic Fender guitars of all eras. I make beautiful guitar porn, please follow me on Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter. @TheGuitarDude
Search for The Guitar Dude
Often copied & imitated, but never duplicated.
Like what you see? Let me go to work for you.
I offer the best consignment sales on the planet! Find me online, just look for The Guitar Dude
For in-hand description, to propose a consignment sale or anything else please contact us
954-448-2413
I offer a super relaxed layaway plan on certain guitars, that can be custom built to fit your budget and needs. It can be extended beyond 45 days in certain situations. If you are interested in a layaway plan, please contact me for full details.
Terms For Returns & Re-Stocking Fee’s
We recognize and accept a 7 day return policy as per Reverb guidelines, BUT intentions of the return must be communicated in writing within 3 day of receiving the guitar as indicated by the tracking. Unless the guitar is not as described, ORIGINAL & RETURN SHIPPING COSTS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED. There is a 10% Re-stocking fee for ALL guitars that are returned for ANY reason outside of damage from shipping or it arrives significantly not as described. Please note that we record demo videos to make sure our guitars go out exactly as we describe them with zero issues. We understand that feeling comfortable is vital to the purchase of a guitar/bass so in any case, additional measurements or in hand descriptions are available prior to purchase/shipping. Thats said, guitars travel a great distance some times and in transit things can happen. Also guitars acclimate to new environments and this can cause a need for a new set up or minor adjustment. It is acceptable and normal if there is for instance a tiny bit of buzzing or the need to adjust a truss rod. We are in south Florida and if you are in a colder or less humid environment it is almost to be expected. Please read our feedback and see what our customers say. The guitar MUST BE RETURNED IN THE EXACT CONDITION it was advertised/received or it is subject to additional costs & or repair fees. We are not a big chain shop, I hope you understand. If you are uncomfortable with these terms please do not purchase. There are plenty big chain shops that can absorb free trials and shipping.
Payment - Shipping - International orders - Import Duties
ALL ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED INTERNATIONALLY. - BUYER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL IMPORT DUTIES.
I accept many forms of payment including PayPal Credit & Affirm. I always pack extremely well and ship within the USA via UPS or Fedex, all packages are fully insured with tracking & signature confirmation.
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