1970s Burny (Japan) BJ-60 Slope Dreadnought Guitar

Overview: We've had this guitar in the shop before and I'm glad to say that in the few years knowing it, its setup hasn't budged. It's a copycat of a Gibby J-45, of course, and it sounds and handles a lot like a late '50s one, save that the sound is a little more balanced and neutral, maybe. It's still got the woody thing going on. It's a good-looking box and for those wanting the slope-shoulder experience without shelling-out huge amounts of cash, this will get you there.

Repairs included: Previously, I'd given it a bridge shave, fret level/dress, and setup. It's playing spot-on and ready to serve.

• Weight: 4 lbs 14 oz
• Scale length: 25 1/4"
• Nut width: 1 11/16"
• Neck shape: medium C
• Board radius: 10"
• Depth at first fret: 27/32"
• Depth at seventh fret: 15/16"
• Body width: 16 1/8"
• Body depth: 5"
• Top wood: solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: mahogany
• Bracing type: x
• Bridge: rosewood
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: 3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 54w-12 lights
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium

Condition notes: It has some buckle rash on the back, a ding at the heel, and small scratches, scuffs, and dings here and there. Overall it looks pretty good, though. The saddle is low on the bridge and the bridge itself is shaved. These have a Spanish heel design so you can't really reset the neck without slipping the back, so this was the best solution to getting it to play on-the-dot. It hasn't changed in the years I've known it. Otherwise, it appears original throughout.

It comes with: It has a good hard case.

Consignor tag: BRNY