The Quilted Maple top sonically enriches the response for picking and the American Basswood body delivers a natural and flat tone. The Oval C Roasted Maple neck is heat-treated to increase stability, durability, moisture resistance and tolerance of temperature changes. Ebony fretboard produces tight lows and mid range with a strong attack in the high end and features a quick response and rich sustain. The Gotoh MG-T locking machine heads achieve incredible tuning stability, cutting down string-changing time. The Gotoh T1502 tremolo bridge features steel saddles and a die-cast zinc tremolo block for a quick response and improved articulation. The DiMarzio Air Norton, True Velvet and Tone Zone pickups offer depth, warmth and rich dynamics when combined with the 5-way pickup switch. The Super All Access Neck Joint increases playability and allows for easy access to the higher frets.