{"id":18954,"date":"2026-03-04T18:44:59","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T17:44:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/?post_type=product&p=18954"},"modified":"2026-04-21T15:36:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T13:36:34","slug":"franchin-mercury-black-very-heavy-relic-john-mayer-black1-inspired","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/guitar2amp.de\/index.php\/product\/franchin-mercury-black-very-heavy-relic-john-mayer-black1-inspired\/","title":{"rendered":"Franchin Guitars Mercury Black Very Heavy Relic – John Mayer Black1 Inspired"},"content":{"rendered":"

Franchin Mercury \u2013 Black Very Heavy Relic<\/span><\/h2>\n

John Mayer Black1 Inspired<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Franchin Guitars<\/span><\/span> Mercury<\/strong> represents the philosophy of modern boutique guitar building: traditional inspiration, carefully selected tonewoods, and exceptional craftsmanship. Built by hand in Italy, Franchin guitars have quickly gained recognition among professional players and collectors who appreciate instruments with vintage character, outstanding playability, and uncompromising build quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Founded in Vicenza, Italy, Franchin Guitars combines traditional luthiery techniques with meticulous attention to detail and tonal balance. Every instrument is built in small numbers, ensuring that each guitar receives individual care throughout the entire construction process \u2013 from wood selection to final setup. The result is a guitar that feels alive in the hands and responds dynamically to every nuance of the player.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Mercury model<\/strong> is Franchin\u2019s interpretation of the iconic S-style guitar. While inspired by the legendary instruments of the 1960s, the Mercury offers modern comfort, superb playability, and a refined tonal response. This particular instrument features a striking Very Heavy Relic finish inspired by the famous John Mayer \u201cBlack1\u201d Stratocaster<\/strong>, recreating the appearance and feel of a well-loved vintage instrument that has spent years on stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Body & Finish<\/span><\/h2>\n

The body is built from two-piece American Red Alder<\/strong>, one of the most respected tonewoods for S-style guitars. Alder provides a beautifully balanced tonal response with tight low end, rich midrange presence, and clear, articulate highs.<\/span><\/p>\n

The guitar is finished in Black nitrocellulose lacquer<\/strong> and aged using Franchin\u2019s Very Heavy Relic treatment<\/strong>, which includes authentic lacquer wear, checking, and hardware aging. The result is a guitar that visually and physically resembles a well-played vintage instrument while maintaining the structural integrity of a new build.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Neck & Playability<\/span><\/h2>\n

The neck is crafted from maple<\/strong>, paired with a rosewood fingerboard<\/strong>, delivering the classic tonal combination known from many iconic vintage instruments.<\/span><\/p>\n

A comfortable C neck profile<\/strong>, 9.5″ radius<\/strong>, and 22 jumbo frets<\/strong> provide excellent playability. This configuration allows for effortless bending, smooth vibrato, and precise articulation, making the guitar equally comfortable for rhythm playing and expressive lead work.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pickups & Electronics<\/span><\/h2>\n

The guitar is equipped with a set of Franchin hand-wound Alnico 5 single-coil pickups<\/strong>, designed to capture the essence of classic vintage Strat tones while maintaining clarity and dynamic response.<\/span><\/p>\n

These pickups deliver:<\/span><\/p>\n