- Burny Guitars Website
- Burny Guitar History
- Burny Guitar Serial Number Fg 3
- Burny Guitar Serial Number Fg Number
- Burny Guitar Serial Number Fg 2
- Burny Guitar Serial Number Fg 1
- WANTED – Data from your vintage Yamaha FG guitars. See later in the post. See Yamaha FG Serial Numbers, Interior Markings, and Labels – 1966 to 1981 for the results of this search. My search expanded to also include the Taiwan FG’s. My latest interest is decoding the mystery of the 6 & 7 digit serial numbers.
- The serial numbers for the FG’s continued with the existing consecutive number system used by the Dynamic series. The earliest Green label serial number I have found is an FG-180 with 499751, no date code. It’s possible this one was made in July 1966. The latest Green label serial number I have is an FG-180 with 611587 (no date code).
The older Fernandes guitars do have serial numbers on occasion, and can be found on the neck plates of the Stratocasters of the Revival series, but otherwise, Burny and Fernandes didn’t often use serial numbers. Dating a Burny or Fernandes can be loosely done by looking at the truss rod cover.
The company was founded in 1969 and registered as Fernandes in 1972.
Originally selling the flamenco guitars, the company expanded productionover the years to include different acoustic models, electric guitars,bass guitars, amplifiers and accessories and is today one of the most famousJapanese guitar Manufacturers.
They didn't official announced but Mr. Saito asked both Mr. Katsumi Omote(He was a staff of Fernandes, transferring employee, conducted Kawai manufacturing,He was a guitar player but knew much knowledge of electric guitars already.)
I'm not sure but Mr. Saito also asked Mr. Hidesato Shiino to support the
Fernandes electric guitars line in the early 1970’s. Probably, both Mr.Omote and Mr. Shiino conducted early time Fernandes Guitar.
They made 2 brands such as Fernandes and Burny. Fernandes line is replica of Fender,
Burny was replica of Gibson line.
These were a very good replica. The price was 1/3-1/4 of original guitars.Also, the quality was much better than earlier GRECO, (Matsumoku era) MORRIS,Guyatone and others.
FST (Strat) and FTE (Tele) were early time line-up with Fernandes Logo on the head.
The hardware size was metric instead of fractional. So, the bridge was made slightly narrow.
The body was made by the silver heart wood which was used at many bowling alley.
After bowling booming at early 70's, many bowling alley were bankrupted.
They use the wood from those scrap. They made the body from these woods.
(Well, H.S.Anderson used it too). That's why early Fernandes body is bonded wood!
The weak point of this wood was really heavy weight. So you could feel the weight more compare
with other replica.
The early catalogs featured TV, SG and Firebird replica. Burny brand wasused for these Gibson replicas. it was unique that most Japanese manufacturerswere using bolt-on neck bodies but BURNY was very good at set-neck constructionfor upper class. (ELK did set-in neck a bit earlier). In addition, theSG copy included the vibro-tremolo unit.
As an interesting side note, the Burny name was supposed to be Bunny (asin rabbits) but was misspelled. On learning of the error and the Englishmeaning of burn, they decided to stick with the original BURNY brand name.
The actual manufacturer is Kawai Gakki. They made all Fernandes guitarsas OEM contract. Kawai has many knowledge from Teisco production. However,they didn't know well about Fender and Gibson originals.
Fernandes offered the big size Guitar Amplifiers at the same type of guitars.These Amplifiers were named 'Royal', look like Orange Amplifier.Theseare also conducted by Mr. Omote and Mr. Shiino. Well, 2 gentlemen startedESP a bit later. They were original member of ESP foundation (a bit later,2 gentlemen left ESP, they have internal argument and it became court battlewith current ESP owner).
The sale of Fernandes was increased a lot. They sent Mr. Omote for theStates to investigate more guitars. He bought back many second hand guitars(well, these are now vintage guitars). Then, they started to make moredetailed replica.
In 1975, Fernandes introduced replica of the Gibson Les Paul Standard and Custom.
They used the solid mahogany back and 2 piece spild wood top like Gibson.
Also made closely matched the set-neck construction of the Gibson originals.
Probably, in 75-76, Fernandes has started to discussion with Tokai Gakki to start
the OEM production.
In 1977-80, Fernandes started the new logo mark guitars (We called it asStone <in Japanese 'Ishi' --- The mark is very closed to JapaneseChinese character 'Stone') logo. Tokai use very good wood materialsfor this OEM contract. Tokai received many manufacturing and constructionknowledge from Mr. Omote and guitars which he brought from the States.
In 1981, under intense legal pressure from Gibson and Fender, Fernandesintroduced 'The Revival' series. Fernandes was forced to changethe design of the logo mark and inlay on the head peg board to distancethemselves from the Gibson and Fender designs. Many different logo andhead designs mark this era. However, the guitars were developed very much.
They checked the Gibson/Fender Vintage guitars, and analyze them. The bodycavities, PU, Tremolo units and others..., They completely made clone guitars.These are incredible nice quality guitars as price listed.
The following are short explanation of Fernandes Strat Replica history
1973-74 Traditional Type 'Fernandes' Logo --- Kawai --- conducted by Mr. Omote and Mr. Shiino
1975-77 Spaghetti Type 'Fernandes' Logo --- Kawai/Tokai --- conducted by Mr. Omote
1978-79 Stone Type 'Fernandes' Logo --- Tokai
1980-81 Stone Type 'Fernandes' Logo --- Changed to 22F --- Tokai
1981-90 Revival Series Logo --- Probably Tokai
2003 Revival Second Generation --- No idea about the MFG
FERNANDES is also well known in the United States for its Sustainer system
which uses electromagnetism to vibrate a string for an indefinite period?
as long as the user continues to fret the note. This was a huge leap forward
in electric guitar technology and the custom shop at FERNANDES and dealers
worldwide installed Sustainers on many manufacturers’ guitars.
I personally do not like the Fernandes guitars after 1990. They made the guitar in Korea?
China? I think ZO-3 was made in Korea, no doubt.
The qulity of this brand was great in 1975-early time 80's.
These are golden time guitars. Well, revival series were really good even compare with
real Fender line.
And if you are lucky, please check the Burny line which Mr. Omote involved.
These were very good construction and tone. Maybe. Tokai LS series was the influenced by these lines.
Fernandes didn't have their own factory. Well, Greco didn't too, without factory,
the companies became the marketing, whole sales and money oriented.
They have the good sales network and brand name but they left the manufacturing spirits.
(updated April 24, 2012)
Introducing Burny Guitars.
Burny is a range of Gibson replica guitars produced by Fernandes Guitars. The Fernandes company was established in 1969 in Japan. Its Burny brand was used for the Gibson replica guitars while the Fernandes brand was used for the Fender replica guitars. Fernandes initially made acoustic guitars and started making electric guitars around 1971 or 1972. The Burny Les Paul models first appeared in the mid-1970s. Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols has used Burny guitars. Take a look through our product range and feel free to enquire about any of the products:
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The RLC-85 JP
One of our most beautiful guitars, the RTL 55 boasts a high-gloss ebony finish, which is superbly complemented by our very own Entwistle Gold Plated pickups.
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The RLC-55 JS
Four-knob control section to enable maximum customisation and creativity. Grab the Mahogany neck and body and take control of the most natural Revelation guitar yet.
Colours: Natural
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The RLC-55 RR
A prized Revelation guitar that makes powerful music. The RTS 62 is built with a solid Alder body and Canadian Maple neck for that all important authentic sound.
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If originality is what you seek, then this is it; with a devilishly handsome Mahogany cut all over, there’s no more fitting way to celebrate natural beauty. Team up with this Revelation and create music your way.
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Colours: Natural
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The RSG-55-63
A rising star that has all the features required to make out of this world music. With solid tuning, potent pickups and angelic looks, there’s not much to argue about.
Colours: 3 Tone Sunburst
Neck: Canadian Maple
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The RSA-65
This beauty is available in three stunning finishes and all have the same Alder body. Crafted with comfort in mind, The JT 60 has a bolt-on Canadian Maple neck that is an absolute joy to hold.
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Colours: Vintage White, Fiesta Red
Neck: Maple
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Product Code: 117 850 (Vintage White)
117 852 (Fiesta Red)
The RLC-80 S
A mandolin that means business; Chrome hardware, Basswood body and a Maple neck - the Revelation RTN is a small but mightly mandolin that keeps up with the big boys.
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Colours: 2 Tone Sunburst, Transparent Red
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Body: Basswood
Hardware: Chrome
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Product Code: 117 830 (2 Tone Sunburst)
117 835 (Transparent Red)