The Flamed Maple top creates an attractive visual profile and offers a bright and tight tone. Sapele back and sides offer a full-bodied and warm mid-range and a bright tone. The Okoume neck provides greater playing comfort. The Purpleheart fretboard emphasizes the beauty and the rich tonal character of this instrument. The Purpleheart bridge transfers string vibration directly to the body, delivering a natural and warm tone. The Ibanez Undersaddle Pickup accurately reproduces the acoustic nature of the bass. AEQ-2T preamp is specifically-designed to adjust the frequencies of a bass and Treble, and allows operation of the built-in tuner without the instrument being plugged in.