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Burny RLC55JS John Sykes, Black (Pre-Owned)

Burny RLC55JS John Sykes, Black (Pre-Owned)

Includes Gator Hard Case

£499.00
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Mo says…
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Black, chrome and gloriously purposeful. The RLC-55JS is Burny’s tribute to the John Sykes school of hard-rock, pairing Custom appointments with that unmistakable mirrored scratchplate. A riff machine in evening dress.
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Notable Particulars

  • John Sykes-inspired specification > the RLC-55JS pays tribute to the distinctive black Les Paul Custom associated with the legendary Thin Lizzy and Whitesnake guitarist.
  • Maple and mahogany body construction > a maple top over mahogany provides the familiar combination of muscular lows, singing sustain and articulate attack.
  • Twin Burny FVH-2002 humbuckers > a pair of Burny humbuckers delivers powerful rock tones with plenty of weight for riffs and lead work.
  • Chrome hardware and mirrored scratchplate > the black finish, chrome appointments and striking mirror scratchplate recreate the visual character that makes the JS model instantly recognisable.
  • Classic Custom appointments > multi-ply binding, large block fingerboard inlays and ornate headstock detailing give this instrument suitably grand Custom-style looks.

The Details

The Burny RLC-55JS takes the classic single-cut Custom formula and gives it a decidedly harder-edged personality, inspired by the celebrated black Custom played by John Sykes.

Beneath that glossy black exterior is a maple-topped mahogany body paired with a mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard. The 22-fret neck uses the familiar 628mm / 24.75-inch scale length.

Electronics comprise two Burny FVH-2002 humbuckers with the traditional four-knob control arrangement and three-way pickup selector. Chrome pickup surrounds, bridge, stopbar and machine heads are joined by the model's signature mirrored scratchplate, creating a wonderfully severe black-and-silver appearance.

It is a cracking proposition for anyone chasing muscular classic-rock and hard-rock tones without surrendering the elegance of a bound Custom. The mirrored plate is particularly splendid. I have always maintained that if a guitar can double as an emergency shaving mirror backstage, so much the better.

The Essentials

  • Includes: Gator Hard Case
  • Mo's Secret Code: P266954
  • Colour: Black
  • Body Shape: Single Cut