Factory-tuned to B Standard, the foundation of its massive, rumbling low-end is a 28-inch scale length paired with a highly resonant tempered pine body and tempered maple neck. Because Novo bakes all the moisture out of the tonewood, the instrument remains remarkably lightweight and lively even when handling heavy 14-68 gauge Stringjoy strings.To ensure those deep frequencies never become muddy, the engine relies on a pair of Lollar Mini-Broilers. Controlled by a streamlined volume, tone, and three-way toggle layout, these pickups push out a focused, articulate growl. They retain the glassy, percussive chime of a classic offset while delivering a staggering amount of punch. The physical build is anchored by a beautifully restrained Light Distress finish over the pine body, paired with a classic rosewood fingerboard and MOTO dot inlays. Underneath the vintage aesthetic is a relentlessly stable performance tool. A comfortable Medium 'C' neck carve and a 9.5 to 14-inch compound radius ensure effortless chord work up and down the register, all backed by the flawless tuning stability of a Mastery M1 bridge and the iconic NV vibrato system.