Ernie Ball Music Man 30th Anniversary Axis Limited Edition | Translucent Black Quilt (#31 of 100)
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Completely sold out and limited to just 100 pieces worldwide, the Ernie Ball Music Man 30th Anniversary Axis is one of the rarest modern Axis models ever produced. This example is individually numbered #31 of 100, making it a highly collectible piece for Music Man enthusiasts and players alike. It traces back to one of the most important super Strat designs ever, rooted in the original Eddie Van Halen collaboration and refined into what the Axis is today. It keeps that same stripped down, high performance feel, where everything is built around response and playability with nothing getting in the way.
Visually, this one is on another level. The quilted maple top is extremely high grade, finished in translucent black with gorgeous figuring that stands out immediately. It is paired with a black sparkle back that gives it contrast without taking anything away from the top. The figured maple neck and fretboard tie it all together, adding another layer of detail that makes the whole build feel complete and considered.
In hand, it delivers exactly what the Axis is known for. The asymmetrical neck with the oil and wax finish feels broken in right away, fast but natural. It is very responsive, with a tight low end, strong mids, and a top end that stays clear under gain. The custom DiMarzio pickups push when you need them to, but still clean up well. It is one of those guitars that just feels right the second you start playing it.
| Weight | 6lbs 14oz |
|---|---|
| Model | 30th Anniversary Axis |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Factory Strings | 9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (Super Slinky #2223) |
| Factory Tuning | Standard |
| Body Construction | Solid Body |
| Top Material | Quilt Maple |
| Top Construction | Bookmatched |
| Top Colour | Translucent Black Quilt |
| Body Material | Basswood |
| Body Colour | Black with a Dust of Sparkle to Accent the Colour of the Top |
| Body Binding | Cream |
| Body Finish | High Gloss Polyester |
| Neck Material | Figured Maple |
| Neck Colour | Natural |
| Neck Joint | 5 Bolt |
| Neck Profile | Asymmetrical C |
| Neck Thickness at 1st | 0.827” |
| Neck Thickness at 12th | 0.942” |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - No Component or String Removal |
| Neck Finish | Gunstock Oil and Hand-Rubbed Special Wax Blend |
|---|---|
| Headstock Finish | Translucent Black - Matches Body |
| Fretboard Material | Figured Maple |
| Fretboard Radius | 10” |
| Inlays | Black Dots |
| Side Markers | Luminlay Glow in the Dark Dots |
| Fretboard Finish | Gunstock Oil and Hand-Rubbed |
| Frets | 22, Stainless Steel |
| Scale Length | 25.5” |
| Nut Material, Width | Metal - Locking, 1 5/8” |
| Hardware Colour | Chrome |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Music Man Double Locking Tremolo with Fine Tuners; Lowers Pitch Only |
| Knob Type | Ribbed Skirt |
| Tuning Machine | Schaller M6LA Pearl Buttons |
| Electronics Type | Passive |
| Bridge Pickup | DiMarzio Custom Humbucking |
| Neck Pickup | DiMarzio Custom Humbucking |
| Controls | 500kohm Volume Pot, 3-Way Toggle |
| Extras | Custom Music Man Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, 30th Anniversary Logo on the Back of the Headstock |
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