Made to Order - FRANCHIN Mercury guitar Paul Audia Signature - Lake Placid Blue / Sherwood Green / Candy Apple Red - Gold Racing Stripe Relic Aged 100% Nitro Lacquer Stratocaster-Strat-S-Style Made in Italy

PAUL AUDIA SIGNATURE – LAKE PLACID BLUE (Custom made to order)

Mercury guitar, replica of Paul Audia’s Lake Placid Blue Signature.

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— Born for the stage, built to leave a mark

This faithful replica of Paul Audia’s instrument is more than just a signature guitar: it’s an extension of his energy.

The authentic nitro relic finish merges with a golden metallic-leaf stripe that evokes speed, motion, and adrenaline.

Every detail speaks of sweat, stage, and passion — a tribute to Paul’s unique style, designed for players who seek personality and expressive power from the very first touch.

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— Specifications

• Body in American Red Alder, in 3 pieces
• Finish in 100% glossy nitro paint
• Racing stripe in nitro paint
• Available colors: Lake Placid Blue Metallic, Sherwood Green Metallic, or Candy Apple Red, with Gold Leaf stripe
• Relic/aged effect made by hand
• HSS configuration
• Neck in maple with rosewood fretboard, radius 9.5", 21 medium jumbo frets in nickel, bone nut
• 3-ply pickguard made in plastic material, Vintage White color, with aluminium shielding in the potentiometers area and aged finish
• Artisanal Franchin pickups, totally handwound by our pickups technician following vintage specifications
  Bridge: P.A.F. replica alnico 5
  Middle: alnico 5 staggered hand wound
  Neck: alnico 5 staggered hand wound
• Wiring vintage style
• Vega Trem vintage style tremolo bridge, with relic finish
• Gotoh vintage style blocking tuners, with relic finish
• Hard case and Certificate of Authenticity included
• Made in Italy

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— Options

• Colors: Lake Placid Blue Metallic, Sherwood Green Metallic, Candy Apple Red.

You can tell us your selected options via message.

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— Additional options, available at an additional cost

• 2-pieces body (€ 50)
• Light-weight body (€ 50)
• Express building (€ 300)

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 these finishes are handmade, the final effect is slightly different every time. Therefore, pictures shown are for illustrative purposes only.

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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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