It was stored in a room with humidity control. The tone circuit has been removed and replaced with a Bourns high-friction pot. I think the neck is sturdy. It has remained straight since I bought it. The string height is set low for easy playing, and the frets have about 80% life left. BODY Alder NECK Hard Maple FINGERBOARD BLACKWOOD® SCALE 648mm NUT Molded (42mm) Master Volume, 3-Way Lever PU Selector About BLACKWOOD® BLACKWOOD® is an artificial wood made using a special manufacturing method on the wood itself, and it is fundamentally different from those made by mixing powder with resin or impregnating laminated wood with resin. Although it looks the same as natural wood, its strength and hardness are greatly increased after processing, preventing warping due to environmental changes and aging. Personally, I think it feels the same as a rosewood fingerboard. Thank you for your consideration.