Classic Relic Mercury Body

About us

We build guitars, basses and accessories, crafted in Italy with the finest tonewoods and finishes.

Each finish is made with passion, blending artistic techniques like metallic leaf, oil painting, and freehand drawing with timeless nitro relic finishes inspired by true vintage instruments.

Every Franchin guitar is born from a handcrafted process: from selecting the finest woods to the finish, all the way to hand-winding each individual pickup and performing the final setup.

Every detail is important: the relic is made by hand on every single component, even the screws. Yes, even the ones you can’t see.

We want to give you the best, so that your Franchin becomes the only guitar you’ll ever want to play. Use it. Wear it down. Make it part of your music.

Our guitars should look good — sure — but first and foremost, they have to sound great.

Because a Franchin guitar isn’t meant to hang on a wall. It’s meant to be played, worn, loved — forever.

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

We use only premium tonewoods, carefully selected for their acoustic qualities and natural beauty, combined with top-grade components to ensure a pure, deep, and richly-nuanced sound with flawless playability.

Our bodies and necks are CNC-cut for millimetric precision and perfect compatibility with all standard accessories. We use high-quality varnishes specifically designed for lutherie to enhance the natural resonance of the wood.

Our relic finishes draw inspiration from the finest vintage instruments, achieving a realistic and authentic look.

Each pickup is handmade by our luthier Marco Ferrari, fully hand-wound to vintage specifications or custom-tailored to the player’s needs.

Each guitar is a one-of-a-kind creation, hand-finished with meticulous care — no two instruments are ever the same.

At Franchin Guitars, we believe every musician deserves an instrument that reflects their individuality. Personalization lies at the heart of what we do: from design to finish, from neck shape to pickups, every detail can be customized to match your tone, touch, and personality.

Owning a Franchin means embracing an artistic experience, not just a musical one, with an instrument that is a true piece of Italian craftsmanship, made to last, inspire, and accompany you on every sonic journey.