Novo Guitars Serus J HH Custom | Merman Sparkle
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The Novo Serus J Custom in Merman Sparkle is a jaw-dropping Nashville offset with a finish that looks — and genuinely feels — like the shimmering scales on a merman’s tail. Under light, the metallic flakes shift and ripple, giving this guitar a bold, otherworldly presence that’s impossible to ignore.
Built from tempered pine with a tempered maple neck and fingerboard, it’s ultra-lightweight, resonant, and “broken-in” from the first chord. The Medium C (.830”) carve, 9.5"–14" radius, and Jescar frets make it fast, smooth, and effortless to play.
A set of Fralin Pure PAFs gives this Serus J a warm, vintage-leaning voice—clear, dynamic, and beautifully balanced clean or driven. Paired with the Mastery M1 bridge and NV vibrato with Lightning Bolt arm, it delivers exceptional tuning stability and expressive feel.
Black block inlays, black witch-hat knobs, and a 5-ply guard complete the sleek, boutique aesthetic.
Lightweight, resonant, visually insane, and surprisingly tactile — this Merman Sparkle Serus J is Novo at its absolute best.
| Serial | 25679 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7lbs 3oz |
| Finish | Merman Sparkle |
| Body Wood | Tempered Pine |
| Distress Level | Extra Light |
| Neck Wood | Tempered Maple Neck & Fingerboard, 6/4 |
| Peghead | Amber |
| Inlays | Black Blocks |
| Neck Shape | Medium C (.830”) |
| Scale Length | 25.5” |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5” - 14” |
|---|---|
| Frets | (MED- N/S) .095 x .047 Jescar 47095 4 Ft. |
| Pickups | Fralin Pure PAFs |
| Pickguard | 5-Ply Black |
| Bridge | Mastery M1 Bridge & NV Vibrato w/ Lightning Bolt Arm |
| Knobs | Black Witch Hat |
| Tips | Black |
| Strings | Stringjoy 10-48 |
| Case | Novo Deluxe Padded Soft Case |
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