The Axis guitar is offered with a roasted, figured maple neck, 22 stainless steel frets, and available in very eye-catching finishes. The Axis retains the features that have made it a true classic, such as the ever-comfortable asymmetric neck shape, double-locking tremolo, and proprietary DiMarzio humbucking pickups. With a quilt maple top over a basswood body, this tonewood/pickup combination is a perfect recipe for hard-edge rock tones but also delivers a subtle dynamic response at lower volume levels when needed.

Designed To Perfection
The Axis guitar features a perfectly balanced, single-cutaway body design that allows unparalleled access to all 22 stainless frets. The roasted maple neck with an asymmetric custom neck carve provides an ultra-comfortable playing experience.

Asymmetric Neck
The back profile thickness is off-center towards the bass side of the neck and thins out near the treble side of the neck, allowing for a more comfortable playing experience under the fingertips.

DiMarzio Pickups
Proprietary humbucking pickups are custom-designed for the Axis guitar

Finest Materials
Hand-selected body and neck woods are sustainably sourced from our network of hardwood suppliers worldwide. Basswood and maple tonewoods are individually chosen and matched for their beautiful appearance and rich tonal qualities.

Specifications

Model: Axis
Size: 12-5/8" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-1/4" long (32.1 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 92.0 cm long)
Body Wood: Basswood with bookmatched figured maple top
Body Finish: Matte
Body Bindings: Binding - Cream
Bridge: Music Man double locking tremolo with fine tuners; lowers pitch only
Hardware Colour: Chrome
Scale Length: 25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius: 10" (25.4 cm)
Headstock Size: Only 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long
Frets: 22 - High profile, medium width stainless steel
Neck Width: 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-3/16" (55.6 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
Fingerboard: Figured Roasted Maple
Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck Colors: Roasted Maple
Tuning Machines: Schaller M6LA with pearl buttons
Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment: 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover
Controls: 500kohm volume pot
Switching: 3-way toggle pickup selector
Pickups: HH - 2 DiMarzio custom humbucking
Strings: 9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239)

Unfortunately we do not have enough space to have every model of Ernie Ball Music Man guitars and basses at the shop. However, that does not mean they are not available!

We'd be more than happy to help you get that model you have had your eyes on - just start a special order today!

How it works

Navigate to the product page of the instrument you would like to order.

> Click on the Special Order Request Form above and fill in your details.

> We will get in touch with Ernie Ball Music Man to get an ETA for the instrument. Once we have this information, we will contact you via email confirming the ETA.

> Providing you are happy with the result, we'll then send you an invoice for the deposit to get the (Ernie)ball rolling!

For more information, visit our Lay-by & Special Orders page.

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Click and Collect Orders: 

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For more information, visit our warranties page.