Legendary Japanese build quality with genuine dark rosewood fretboards (not Pau Ferro). Japanese obsession to every detail. Lighter weight. A 9.5-inch radius “U” shaped maple neck with 22 vintage-style frets provides classic performance that is unique to the Traditional series. Floating bridges with dynamic vibrato tailpieces and original pickups selected for the Traditional series play realistic and musical vintage tones. Solid guitar craftsmanship and flexible answers to player needs are reflected in this series.