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Paired with a flat 16\" fretboard radius and 24 medium jumbo stainless-steel frets, it's as comfortable executing sweeping leads as it is grinding through low-tuned riffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-piece roasted maple and walnut neck is the backbone of the instrument—roasting stabilises the maple against humidity and temperature fluctuation, while alternating walnut laminates add rigidity and long-term resistance to warping. An Indonesian mahogany body in satin black keeps the voice warm and focused, while the headless design eliminates neck dive and improves overall balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo custom passive rail humbuckers deliver tight, defined output across the full range of the instrument, with a 500K volume control, push\/pull 500K tone control for coil-splitting versatility and a straightforward 3-way selector. 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