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Burny RSA-100 ES-335 Tobacco Sunburst

Burny RSA-100 ES-335 Tobacco Sunburst

Burny

$1,850.00 AUD

The Burny RSA-100 is one of the flagship models from Burny's highly regarded "The Revival" series, a collection of instruments built during the late 1980s when Japanese guitar manufacturing was operating at an exceptionally high level. Designed as a faithful recreation of a 1960 ES-335, the RSA-100 remains one of the most respected Japanese-made semi-hollow guitars of its era.

Construction closely follows vintage ES-335 principles. The body features beautifully figured maple construction with a traditional centre block design, combining the airy resonance of a semi-hollow with the sustain and feedback resistance of a solid-body instrument. The slim mahogany neck provides a comfortable, fast-playing feel, while the rosewood fingerboard and dot inlays reinforce the vintage-inspired aesthetic.

One of the details collectors appreciate on these late-'80s RSA models is the presence of fret-edge binding, a feature rarely found outside high-end instruments. Combined with the open-book headstock and crown inlay, the guitar captures the look and feel of the classic semi-hollow designs that inspired it.

The RSA-100 delivers the tonal versatility that made the ES-335 platform famous—warm, articulate cleans, rich midrange character, and enough bite to handle blues, rock, jazz, and fusion with equal confidence. The semi-hollow construction responds beautifully to player dynamics, making it an expressive instrument in both live and studio environments.

A premium MIJ semi-hollow from Burny's golden era and one of the finest examples of Japanese craftsmanship from the period.

Condition

  • Frets: 7 / 10
  • Visual Condition:
    Some minor dents and scratches consistent with the guitar's age. Nothing structural or major that would be visible from afar.

Specifications

  • Model: RSA-100 '60 Model (The Revival Series)
  • Era: Circa 1989–1990
  • Made In: Japan
  • Body: Figured Maple Semi-Hollow Construction
  • Centre Block: Spruce / Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany (Slim Profile)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Inlays: Dot
  • Construction: Set-Neck
  • Finish: Tobacco Sunburst
  • Pickups: Original Burny Humbuckers
  • Controls: 2 × Volume, 2 × Tone, 3-Way Toggle
  • Bridge: Tune-o-Matic with Stop Tailpiece