Here’s a superb example of boutique Australian craftsmanship — an as-new 2024 custom-ordered Grubisa Merlin, featuring a breathtaking quilted maple top in rich amber burst. With under an hour of playtime and virtually no signs of use, this guitar presents in immaculate condition and represents one of the finest builds from master Sydney luthier Frank Grubisa.
The Merlin is a flagship model in the Grubisa lineup — elegant, resonant, and built to perform. This particular guitar is fitted with Dave Leslie–style wiring (inspired by the Baby Animals guitarist’s own setup), offering enhanced tonal flexibility, smooth response, and intuitive control. The result is a highly dynamic instrument capable of everything from warm, articulate cleans to thick, harmonically rich gain tones, with excellent balance and clarity throughout.
Construction is world-class: a carved quilted maple top sits over a solid mahogany body, matched with a set mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard with pearl triangle inlays. Hardware includes Sperzel locking tuners, a 6-saddle hardtail bridge, and premium-grade pots and switches. The neck is smooth and fast, with low action and exceptional playability up the board — a true performance tool that feels effortless in hand.
Sonically, the Merlin is bold, responsive, and refined. Notes bloom quickly and sustain naturally, while the pickups deliver articulate punch and great dynamic range. Whether on stage or in the studio, it’s a guitar that inspires.
A case is not included but can be organised upon request. This is a rare opportunity to own a near-new boutique Australian electric with standout looks, tone, and build quality.
Features:
Action at 1st fret: 0.5mm
Action at 12th fret: 1.25mm
Neck depth at 1st fret: 20.7mm
Neck depth at 12th fret: 23.02mm
Nut Width: 43.01mm
12 fret width: 52.44mm
Weight: 4.15kg / 9.15lb
Model: Grubisa Merlin
Year: 2024
Top: Carved quilted maple
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany (set neck)
Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearl triangle inlays
Finish: Amber burst gloss
Scale Length: 24.75"
Pickups: Custom humbuckers
Wiring: Dave Leslie–style circuit
Bridge: 6-saddle hardtail
Tuners: Sperzel locking tuners
Hardware: Chrome
Case: No
