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The body features a selected wood laminate construction paired with a maple set-neck, creating a resonant, sustaining platform that feels more substantial than many bolt-on designs of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout feature is the \u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e, a specification rarely found on production Super Strats of the era. Combined with the 24-fret neck and flatter radius, it delivers a fast, precise playing experience while retaining a premium feel under the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics consist of a factory \u003cstrong\u003eSeymour Duncan SSH configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e, pairing a Duncan humbucker in the bridge with two Duncan single coils. 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