We now carry the popular new brand "Sfida"! Based on the classic JM style, the SJM-500 features P90-type pickups and a roasted maple neck, making it a cost-effective model that combines functionality with a low price. The vintage-style tremolo bridge provides more comfortable arm movements and stable tuning than the standard JM model, and the heelless neck joint enhances playability in the upper registers. The pickups are designed exclusively for the Sfida brand. They have wider coils and larger magnets than single-coil pickups, producing a thick, punchy sound. Roasted maple is a material that is made by heat-treating maple wood at high temperatures to remove internal moisture and oils, resulting in a finish similar to that of wood that has been used for many years. This process makes the wood less likely to warp or twist, improving durability. It also improves the sound quality, resulting in greater clarity and clarity, and a richer, more sustained tone. Originally a technique found only in high-end instruments, in recent years it has been adopted in beginner-friendly price ranges, making its benefits easily accessible. Sfida products are manufactured in factories boasting the most advanced technology among our overseas bases, where dedicated Sfida staff thoroughly manage quality control, ensuring stable, high performance. In addition to strict pre-shipment inspections at the local factories, a specialized department within Kikutani Music also carries out final inspections and adjustments before shipping. We are committed to quality control with a thorough system in place so that our customers can use our products with peace of mind. *The image is a sample. Due to the nature of the product, the grain and color may vary from piece to piece.Body: Poplar Neck: Roasted Maple Neck Joint: Bolt-on Nut Material: Bone Fingerboard: Rosewood Fingerboard Radius: 305 Number of Frets: 22 Nut Width: 42mm Scale: 25.5 inches Bridge: Vintage Style Pickup: Sfida Original P90 Type Pickup ×2 Control: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Toggle Switch Body Finish: Gloss Gig bag included