Construction
Body
The body of this instrument is constructed of select hard- woods chosen specifically for tonal qualities as well as for natural beauty and weight characteristics. The carved top and offset, asymmetrical body design offer comfort, proper balance and maximum playing ease. Cream or black edge binding is also added to accent the body.
Neck
The select birdseye maple neck is crafted to provide unmatched rigidity and freedom from warpage. The single-piece neck features a fingerboard cut from the same piece of wood to keep the color and grain patterns consistent. This stress-relieved lamination also adds increased stability. Additional strength is provided by the dual graphite reinforcement bars and an easy access, adjustable steel torsion rod. (See Adjust- ments–Torsion Rod for adjustment instructions.)
Pickups
The two Peavey humbucking pickups, custom-wound to Edward's specifications, supply optimal output and tonal response. A two-step wax dipping process is used to pro- vide ultra-low noise operation and resistance to micro- phonic feedback. The pickups are mounted directly to the body, which further reduces feedback at high volume lev- els and offers enhanced tonal response.
Controls
Pickup Selector Switch (1)
This three-position switch allows selection of pickups in various combinations. The selection possibilities are as follows:
•Up = Bridge pickup
•Center = Both pickups
•Down = Neck pickup