Franchin Mercury – 3-Color Sunburst Very Heavy Relic

A stunning example of the Franchin Mercury – a handcrafted Italian boutique guitar inspired by the finest vintage S-style instruments of the 1950s and 1960s.

Based in Vicenza, Italy, Franchin Guitars has quickly earned a reputation among discerning players looking for premium-quality instruments that combine outstanding craftsmanship, carefully selected tonewoods and an authentic vintage feel. Each guitar is built in small numbers with great attention to detail, resonance and playability.

The Mercury is Franchin’s flagship interpretation of the classic S-style guitar. It delivers everything players love about great vintage instruments: exceptional resonance, dynamic response, open tone and an incredibly inspiring playing experience.

This particular instrument features a classic 3-Color Sunburst finish combined with an impressive Very Heavy Relic treatment, giving it the appearance and feel of a well-loved vintage guitar that has spent decades on stage and in the studio.

Tone

The Franchin Mercury delivers the classic open and dynamic S-style sound.

The hand-wound Alnico V pickups provide:

• sparkling highs
• excellent clarity
• punchy low end
• rich harmonics
• exceptional response to picking dynamics and volume control

Perfect for:

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

Even unplugged, the guitar is highly resonant and lively.

Specifications

General

• Model: Franchin Mercury
• Serial Number: #18210124
• Right-Handed
• Made in Italy

Body

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

Finish

• Nitrocellulose Finish
• 3-Color Sunburst
• Very Heavy Relic

Neck

• Maple Neck
• Rosewood Fingerboard
• C Neck Profile
• 9.5″ Radius
• 21 Medium 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.

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