The pickup configuration is undoubtedly tele-like, with a MOJO Hersheybucker in the neck position and a Fralin Blues Special in the bridge. The Hersheybucker has a nice round response that is still full, clear and defined, and Blues Special brings strong fundamental balance and attack into the fold. They're very complimentary and sound fantastic together. The simplicity of the stack-knob Volume and Tone controls with the 3-way toggle ties into the travel concept nicely, all mounted to a small custom control plate.

We'd be remiss if we didn't bring special attention to the bridge. Nic's design sense is amazing here; the milled aluminum bridge base, brass saddles, and fine tuning posts integrated into the bridge block - my goodness! There's some industrial influence here that is still refined and elegant in its function and aesthetic.

This is a guitar that will surprise you at every turn, and checks more boxes than you'd ever think it would. It's hard to find an instrument that feels right at home being played on a big stage just as much as it does in the seat of an airplane, but Nic has done it with the Espeto. Bravo!