Description

Franchin Mercury – Black with Shell Pink Racing Stripe – Light Relic

A truly unique take on the classic S-style guitar, the Franchin Mercury combines vintage-inspired tone and feel with a striking custom finish and impeccable Italian craftsmanship.

Built by hand in Italy, Franchin Guitars has quickly become one of the most exciting boutique guitar brands in Europe. Every instrument is crafted in small numbers with a strong focus on resonance, playability and authentic vintage character.

This particular Mercury stands out with its stunning Black finish featuring a Shell Pink Racing Stripe, subtle Light Relic treatment, and beautiful lacquer checking that perfectly captures the look and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument.

Tone

The Franchin Mercury delivers everything players love about great vintage S-style guitars:

• open and dynamic response
• articulate highs
• punchy low end
• rich harmonic content
• excellent clarity and touch sensitivity

The hand-wound Alnico V pickups provide classic vintage output with plenty of sparkle, warmth and responsiveness.

Perfect for:

• blues
• classic rock
• funk
• country
• fusion
• vintage clean and edge-of-breakup tones

Specifications

General

• Model: Franchin Mercury
• Serial Number: #21370925
• Right-Handed
• Made in Italy

Body

• 3-Piece American Red Alder Body
• SSS Configuration
• Vintage Style Tremolo

Finish

• Nitrocellulose Finish
• Black with Shell Pink Racing Stripe
• Light Relic
• Natural Finish Checking

Neck

• Roasted Maple Neck
• Roasted Maple Fingerboard
• C Neck Profile
• 9.5″ Radius
• 22 Jumbo Frets
• Central Dot Inlays
• Bone Nut

Pickups & Electronics

• Franchin Handmade Pickups
• Neck: Alnico V Staggered Hand-Wound
• Middle: Alnico V Staggered Hand-Wound
• Bridge: Alnico V Staggered Hand-Wound
• Vintage Style Wiring

Hardware

• Chrome Hardware
• Relic Hardware Package
• Gotoh Vintage Style Relic Tremolo
• Gotoh Relic Tuners

Condition

Brand new instrument with full manufacturer’s warranty.

Included:

• Original case
• Manufacturer documentation

Authorized Distributor

Guitar2Amp is an official authorized dealer and distributor of Franchin Guitars.

All instruments offered by Guitar2Amp come directly from the manufacturer’s official distribution network and are sold with full warranty and VAT invoice.