FMSB45-BNC - Classic Burst Mercury SRP: £869.00

FMSB45-BNC - Classic Burst Mercury
FMSB45-BNC - Classic Burst Mercury FMSB45-BNC - Classic Burst Mercury
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Model Overview

A little beauty, this Mercury is a traditional short-scale parlour model. With the neck joining the body at the 12th fret - rather than the 14th - the strings are held at a slightly lower tension than on regular models. Another implication of the 12th fret join is that the bridge is shifted further from the soundhole. 

These features result in a guitar that is physically easier to play, sounds much bigger than you would imagine and is also simple to handle and transport

Using the combination of Red Cedar and Mahogany, Classic Burst models sound as rich and warm as they look. Using a three-tone burst finish, based on deep browns, reds and amber, this finish is intentionally understated and is a personal favourite of Patrick's.

The tonal character will have emphasis on the lower-midrange with a beautifully warm, vocal nature. The Classic Burst models are bound with Solid Macassan Ebony, and use the same high quality timber for the fingerboards, headplates, heelplates, bridges and bridge pins. Faith Classic Burst guitars are complete with a Faith Hardcase.

 

Specification

Top Wood Solid Red Cedar
Back Wood Solid Mahogany (Deep Satin)
Side Wood Solid Mahogany (Deep Satin)
Binding Solid Rosewood
Bracing Material Hand-Scalloped Quarter-Sawn Spruce
Bracing Pattern Patrick James Eggle X-Brace Design
Rosette 5mm Abalone with Fibre Border
Neck Mahogany
Neck Finish Satin
Neck Joint Patrick James Eggle Bolt-On Design - 12 Fret to body
Fingerboard Mcassan Figured Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 16"
Fingerboard Inlays Mother of Pearl 'F' at 12th Fret
Machine Head Grover Rotomatic Gold
Trussrod 2 Way
Nut / Saddle TUSQ (PQ-6116)/(PQ-9110)
Nut Width Nut 43mm or 45mm (see specific model)
Bridge Macassan Figured Ebony
Bridge Pins Indian Ebony with Abalone Dots
Finish Type PU Lacquer Hi-Gloss all over
Hardcase Included

Dimensions


Upper bout240mm
Lower bout340mm
Depth at neck96mm
Depth at base110mm
Body Length500mm
Soundhole Diameter100mm
Scale Length610mm
Fingerboard Radius16 inch

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UserReviews

99.3%
of owners would recommend their Faith Guitar to a friend or family member **
** Based on 2759 online registrations.
"FANTASTIC"
Chris 
United Kingdom
on 23/11/2021
"beautiful guitar with a excellent sound."
michael 
United Kingdom
on 05/08/2020
"This is a wonderful little guitar with such a perfect sound. I've had a lot of guitars and this is my absolute favorite! My friends love to play it as well!! Thank you."
Judy 
United States of America
on 07/04/2016
"Nice tone but lacking resonance "
Daniel  
United Kingdom
on 05/01/2018
"Plays and sounds great"
Atul 
United States of America
on 21/07/2018
"Nice guitar."
Jerry 
United Kingdom
on 31/01/2018
"superbly crafted, wonderful to look at, to play and to listen to. A perfect compliment to my mars FRSB45. once again thanks to Patrick and the team at Faith. Dave. "
dave 
United Kingdom
on 17/10/2017
"Only just bought it, but first impression, beautiful Parlour Guitar, excellent quality manufacturing, first class materials. Sound / tone, much louder voice than expected from a small body guitar, very pleasant tone."
Derick 
United Kingdom
on 21/08/2017
"Totally love it, easy to play, lots of color in the musical tone and plenty of sustain."
Dawne 
United States of America
on 14/08/2017
"Beautifully made and excellent tone. "
Paul 
United Kingdom
on 13/05/2017
""Sweet & Petite" , my second Faith purchase this year simply love it ! My Blood Moon had issues due to dealer fitting lighter strings, went back to 12-53's now plays like butter. the 12 fret slop shoulder is next on my list!"
Hugh 
United States of America
on 01/04/2017
"Very good. Easy to play."
Jean-Christophe 
France
on 23/02/2017
"Absolutely stunning piece of craftmanship. The tones are full and rich. She is so easy to pick up and play
The only downside is the lock on the case does not work. "
Aston 
United Kingdom
on 26/01/2017
"Alive and kicking!"
Alan 
United Kingdom
on 03/11/2016
"I love the sound of this guitar - however it isn't quite there yet (even at 700pounds). The intonation is slightly sharp at the higher notes - I'm guessing this is due to the action being slightly high - which I will tend to in due course. Checked the neck with a fret rocker and there are a few high frets - I'm being picky though because of the cost. "
Richard 
United Kingdom
on 29/08/2015
"Great tone, great finish good value for monrey"
John 
United Kingdom
on 15/05/2015