The African Mahogany body delivers a rich mid-low end. S-TECH Wood Roasted Maple neck - the S-TECH special roasted treatment increases the wood's stability, durability, water resistance and tolerance of temperature changes. The neck is sealed with an oil finish which helps make it feel similar to a well-played guitar neck. Rosewood fretboard provides a well-balanced solid tone with a focused mid range. The wide and tall fret-type offers a quick response, good articulation when playing chords and clear tone when playing single notes. Prestige Fret Edge Treatment guarantees effortlessly fast playing. The Oil-impregnated bone nut provides superior tuning stability and warm rich resonance. Stainless steel frets boast excellent corrosion resistance. GOTOH MAGNUM LOCK machine heads have an established reputation for tuning stability. Its H. A. P. (Height Adjustable Post) system allows for the adjustment of string posts for the appropriate tension of each string. The Wilkinson-Gotoh VSVG tremolo unit features smooth arm action and the unique design of its elongated baseplate screw holes help promote accurate pitch return by eliminating binding. The VSVG's locking bent-steel saddles provide a vintage tone and feel. A DiMarzio The Cruiser in the neck position delivers single-coil tone, open vocal-sounding mids and a bit of added strength to the bass. A DiMarzio AT-1 in the bridge position gives excellent warmth and clarity, which balances well with the neck pickup. A smooth taper volume filter maintains the guitar's high frequencies at low volumes and provides more uniform tone from 1 to 10.