Made to Order - FRANCHIN Neptune guitar Relic Aged METALLIC LEAF (Gold/Silver/Copper) Offset Jazzmaster Style Made in Italy

METALLIC RELIC NEPTUNE (Custom made to order)

Neptune guitar with metallic-leaf finish and relic effect.

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— The Worn Elegance of Metal

Our relic metallic leaf finishes combine the elegance of precious metals with the timeless charm of age.
Gold, silver, or copper come to life in vivid surfaces, where every detail tells the story of an authentic, character-filled instrument.

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— Specifications

• Body in premium basswood or poplar, in 2 or 3 pieces (depending on availability). European tonewoods, carefully selected, seasoned, resonant, and lightweight.
• Metallic-leaf finish entirely applied by hand and refined with glossy transparent nitro paint
• Relic/aged effect made by hand
• Neck in maple with maple or rosewood fretboard, radius 9.5", 22 jumbo frets in nickel, bone nut
• 3-ply pickguard made in plastic material, with aged finish
• Artisanal Franchin pickups, totally handwound by our pickups technician following vintage specifications
• Wiring vintage style
• Gotoh vintage style tremolo bridge, with relic finish
• Gotoh vintage style tuners, with relic finish
• Hard case and Certificate of Authenticity included
• Made in Italy

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— Options

• Colors: Gold Leaf – Silver Leaf – Copper Leaf
• Body wood: Basswood – Poplar
• Configuration: HH – P90 P90
• Orientation: Right-hand
• Fretboard wood: Maple – Rosewood
• Neck shape: C – D – Soft V
• Pickguard: Vintage White – Black – Mint Green – Tortoise Red
• Pickups covers: White – Vintage White – Black
• Aging degree: Very light – Light – Medium – Heavy – Very heavy

You can tell us your selected options via message. If you want, you can also send us reference pictures of a relic job that you like, and we’ll do it as close as possible.

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— Additional options, available at an additional cost

• American Red Alder body, in 3 pieces (€ 50)
• American Red Alder body, in 2 pieces (€ 100)
• Light-weight body (€ 50)
• Matching headstock (€ 70)
• Roasted maple neck and fretboard (€ 100)
• Rosewood neck and fretboard (€ 100)
• Canaletto walnut neck and fretboard (€ 100)
• Express building (€ 300)
• Swamp Ash body (€ 150)

Contact us if you're interested in these options.

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— Notes

This product is made to order. Waiting time ranges from 2 to 3 months.

Since our relic jobs are handmade, the final effect is different every time. Therefore, pictures shown are for illustrative purposes only.

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— Pickups and Wiring – Technical Specifications

HH configuration

Pickups
Neck: vintage style accurate P.A.F. humbucker, correct era steel slugs, pole screws, keeper bar, long or short alnico 5 rough magnet vintage accurate clone, nickel silver short legs baseplate, awg42 plain enamel. Options: black, white, reverse zebra, double white, nickel silver chromed cover, nickel silver bare cover. Braided shielded cloth or four conductor wire. Lightly potted in wax.

Bridge: same as neck. Balanced set.

Wiring

CTS potentiometers 500k log, 0.022 uF OrangeDrop capacitors. Switchcraft mono output jack.
Toggle 3-way switch.
Vintage style, pushback, cloth lead wires / coax braded shielded pushback cloth wires.

Our standard HH switch positions:
Position 1: bridge pickup
Position 2: bridge + middle
Position 3: neck

One master volume pot
One master tone pot

P90 P90 configuration

Pickups
Neck: vintage style accurate, correct era, pole screws, keeper bar, long or short alnico 2 (X 2) rough magnet vintage accurate clone, nickel silver baseplate, awg42 plain enamel. Braided shielded cloth. Lightly potted in wax.

Bridge: same as neck. Balanced set.

Wiring

CTS potentiometers 500k log, 0.022 uF OrangeDrop capacitors. Switchcraft mono output jack.
Toggle 3-way switch.
Vintage style, pushback, cloth lead wires / coax braded shielded pushback cloth wires.

Our standard P90 P90 switch positions:
Position 1: bridge pickup
Position 2: bridge + middle
Position 3: neck

One master volume pot
One master tone pot

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— About us

We build handcrafted guitars, basses, and accessories decorated with a variety of artistic techniques. Each finish is made by hand, with techniques ranging from metallic leaf to oil painting and hand-drawing.

While we remain strongly connected to artistic innovation, we don’t neglect tradition. We also offer classic relic nitro finishes, that give guitars a worn and fascinating look. Faithful replicas of legendary instruments, like John Mayer’s Black1 and Jimi Hendrix’s Monterey, are also available for those who want to relive the legacy of these great artists through instruments with a unique soul.

We craft each instrument by hand, one at a time, in our workshop in Monticello Conte Otto, near Vicenza, Italy.

We only use the finest woods, selected for their acoustic qualities and natural beauty, along with high-quality components, to ensure a pure, deep, and richly-nuanced sound and an impeccable playability.

We cut our bodies and necks with a CNC machine, which guarantees millimetric precision and compatibility with all accessories on the market.

We use top-quality paints specifically designed for lutherie, enhancing the wood's sonic qualities.

Our relic finishes are made drawing inspiration from the best vintage instruments, creating a realistic and refined effect.

Our pickups are handmade by our luthier Marco Ferrari. They are fully hand-wound following either vintage specifications or your custom requests.

With Franchin Guitars, you’re not just purchasing a musical instrument: you’re investing in a piece of authentic Italian craftsmanship, made to last over time and to accompany you on every musical journey with uncompromising quality.

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