The neck is a Kramer with a new fret job, retaining original 90s hardware, illustrating its Frankenstein nature with multiple modifications over the years.

Rareelectricguitar.com provides left-handed replicas, but users have noted issues with decals not being mirrored for left-handed models.

The guitar has undergone extensive modifications including multiple necks, pickup configurations, and whammy bars, yet ultimately reverted to its original setup.

Owners recommend EMG 81/85 pickups to improve tone, indicating the default pickups may not meet expectations.

Switchcraft toggle switches are recommended for reliability, replacing cheap stock ones that tend to short out quickly.

Schaller-style tremolo arms and pure tone output jacks are popular upgrades for improved performance and durability.

EMG H and EMG 81 pickups are suggested for the neck and bridge positions, respectively, matching Tom Morello’s own setup for enhanced tone.

Despite its troubled history, it holds sentimental value for Morello, as evidenced by its continued use and protective custody during performances.

Buying from DHgate can involve customs issues; one buyer paid €75 extra in tariffs due to import regulations.

Some buyers have opted to use the guitar primarily as wall art, reflecting its limited performance quality compared to higher-end models.

Morello's preference for a Mexican-made Telecaster over the custom "Arm The Homeless" guitar for certain songs highlights the latter's limitations in drop tuning due to its locking nut.

The guitar's headstock includes a shiny gold sustain plate and a routed lower horn switch, contributing to its unique aesthetic and functional identity.

The guitar's aesthetic includes hippo drawings on the body, a unique feature that adds to its visual appeal.

The guitar body is a mahogany Strat style, designed to accommodate a floating Floyd-Rose style bridge and a HH pickup configuration.

The bridge used is an Ibanez Edge, a Floyd-Rose style that allows for both backward and forward tremolo movement, though replicas often come with an actual Floyd-Rose.

A replica purchased for around $300 is considered more affordable than alternatives, though quality is criticized, especially the neck and parts.