Hall of Fame: 1982 Burny RLC Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Hall of Fame: 1982 Burny RLC Les Paul Custom Electric Guitar

Vincent Barras

The 1982 Burny RLC Les Paul Custom stands out as a top-tier pre-lawsuit Japanese Les Paul clone, featuring a tonally rich solid mahogany body, bound fretboard, and powerful L8000 ceramic humbuckers, all under premium Gotoh hardware. Players love its fast, smooth neck and authentic Les Paul feel, making it a collector's favourite.

Specifications:

Year 1982 (pre-lawsuit era)
Made in Japan
Body Material Mahogany
Constrction  Set-neck
Neck Material Mahogany with fret edge binding
Neck Profile Neck profile akin to Gibson Slim Taper
Fretboard Material Dyed rosewood and binding
Fret Count 22
Inlays Block inlays and Gibson-style split diamond headstock detail
Pickups Original Burny L8000 ceramics
Hardware All-gold hardware and Gotoh tuners
Date Sold  28/11/25
Sold For $2,475 AUD
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