This guitar has True Temperament, this is the most "in tune guitar" you can get. NO straight fret guitar can compare.How amazing it is to be able to play all your chords in tune. Try playing, D, A, E, C, F, on any straight fret guitar of any age and priceand then play it on this. The straight fret guitar will sound a faulty mess. That's a tough thing for most guitarists to swallow but that how it is, and you will know this if you understand musical theory/Temperament.Questions you might ask.1. How does the shaped frets effect playing. As your fingers go between the frets, it has no effect whatsoever.2. Do strings bend normally? yes. 3. Will it put me out of tune with the rest of my band? NO. You will be more in tune with your keyboard/Sax etc player.4. Will both C notes in an open C chord be in tune? Yes, unlike straight fret guitars.5. Will the low G of an open G chord be in tunes with the rest of the strings. Yes unlike straight frets.6. Will I be able to play chords like open A using all 5 strings all over the neck in tune, Yes.7. Will the D note on the first E be in tune instead of the usual flat note other guitars have? Yes.8. Does Steve Via like true temperament?  Yes he loves it. Check his video on it.9. Where do i get in depth info on True Temperament - the true temperament web site goes into fine detail.10. Will I record better with this type of fretting. Yes, 100% YES !This guitar has the EMG SLV set as used by Steve Lukather.It also has The SPC (Strat Presence Control) fitted, it great for that thick sweet and rich over driven leads, and fattening the single coils. Evertune Bridge. Does what it says on the tin, keeps it in tune all night, this guitar has the updated "comb" fitted for better sustain. Super comfortable under your right hand.The neck is 41mm at the nut, very cosy and comfy on your hand.The machine heads are Schaller S6 with the Knurled tops. I am at a loss to know why all tuners are not like this, so much better than flat heads.