Burny RSA-100 ES-335 Tobacco Sunburst

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