By customer request, this upgraded model features Mother-Of-Pearl inlays. Solid mahogany (not a multi-ply!) arch top body High quality Canadian maple top (100% genuine wood top - not a photo top!) Triple bound body and headstock Single binding on neck Graph Tech NVS2 bridge with string saver saddles Improved nickel plate hardware, including nickel die-cast Grover tuners with 18-1 turning ratio for ultra fine tuning (Model 102-18N) Two Type V Alnico humbucker pickups for that warm, traditional sound The AL-3100 comes with improved wiring, improved pots (now higher voltage with brass shafts for reduced noise), and an improved pickup selector switch Two volume controls, two tone controls, plus a three way pickup selector switch One piece mahogany set neck with 13.7" (350mm) radius neck for fast play and adjustable truss rod Ebony fretboard with 22 jumbo frets and Mother of Pearl trapezoid inlays The AL-3100 features D'addario strings installed at the factory and a professionally installed Graph Tech nut Individually hand filed frets for professional feel and playability Measurements Overall length: 40" Scale length: 24 3/4" Width at the widest point: 13" Width of the neck at the nut: 1 11/16" (42.8mm) Width of the neck at the 21st fret: 2 3/16" (56mm) Neck taper (thickness) at the 1st fret: 3/4" (19.5 mm) Neck taper (thickness) at the 12th fret: 7/8" (22mm) Body thickness at edge: 2" Weight: only 10 pounds How to pick the right AL model: AL Specification Comparison Set Up Tips Wiring Diagram Your final shipping costs will depend on your location and the items you order. To determine your total shipping cost, please click on the add to shopping cart button, and enter your address information. You will have the opportunity to cancel your order after you are quoted a shipping price.