Strings
- Per-string HipShot bridges to adjust height and scale for each string individually
- Standard electric guitar strings
- Precision HipShot tuners
- Roller pin for routing talam strings
- Same-length talam strings, with progressive gauge to maintain appropriate tension
- Micarta (synthetic bone) main nut, talam nut and talam bridge
Neck
- Made from hard maple
- Scalloped walnut fretboard, arched to 16” radius for improved playability
- Adjustable bass guitar truss rod embedded to add stiffness
- Nickel-silver frets
- Neck attached to body with a Fender plate
Body
- Made from primavera (white mahogany) or alder, stained for color
- Walnut bridge riser
- Carved palm rest for talam strings
Supports
- Made from laminated poplar
- Threaded inserts for attaching body and neck supports
- Neck support implemented as a post and disc instead of gourd for portability
- Body support provides a curve to balance the instrument while playing
Other
- Glossy polished lacquer finish
- Main volume control and talam mix level control
- Custom Firebird-style humbucker pick-up for main strings and talam strings
- Belt attachment rollers make it possible to remove supports and play the instrument while standing, like a guitar