Here for sale we have a Music Man Axis SuperSport in Pacific Blue Burst finish. Built in the USA in 2008, this guitar features a bolt-on construction comprising a Basswood body with flame Maple top, Maple neck with 22 fret Maple fingerboard demonstrating excellent examples of both flamed and Birdseye Maple. This instrument is fitted with Chrome Hardware including Vintage Tremolo with Solid Steel Saddles and Schaller locking tuning machines. The pickups installed are a pair of Dimarzio humbucking pickups with a BHWB1 in the neck and a BHNN2 in the bridge. These are wired to a 5-way toggle switch, master volume and master controls.
The figured Maple neck plays very well, with its Asymmetrical shape meaning the neck is thinner towards the treble side and thicker towards the bass allowing for a more comfortable playing experience. The back of the neck is finished in a Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend making for a pleasing and durable playing experience. The Maple fingerboard provides a smooth playing surface, and with its 10” strikes a perfect balance between comfortable chord playing and practicality for lead lines and string bending. The Medium stainless steel frets offer a rock solid playing surface whilst enhancing vibrato feel.
The Custom Dimarzio humbucker set sound very well balanced, with plenty of clarity and warmth in the BHWB1 neck pickup and plenty of attack and shimmer in the BHNN2 bridge pickup. A detailed low end is complemented well by a smooth midrange, whilst the high frequencies are bright and shimmering. The pickups cut through nicely, putting your playing front and centre in even the densest of mixes. The simple control layout offer comprehensive control of your tone without being intrusive to the playing experience. Everything about this guitar is designed to provide for an ultra-comfortable playing experience.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Music Man Axis SuperSport Pacific Blue Burst 2008
Brand- Music Man
Model- Axis Super Sport HH Tremolo
Finish- Pacific Blue Burst
Year- 2008
Made In- USA
Back and Sides - Basswood
Top - Flame Maple
Neck- Maple
Neck Profile- Asymmetrical
Fingerboard- Maple
Fingerboard Radius- 10
Frets- 22
Scale Legnth- 25.5
Nut Width- 1.626
Pickups- 2x Dimarzio Pickups
Controls- 5-way lever pickup selector, Tone control, Volume, Control
Our ID: 119102453980
Weight: 7.35lbs
Serial: G43994
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. The tip of the headstock displays a mild indentation which can be felt under the fingers. Any other markings are difficult to discern.
Neck: Overall very good condition. Mild discoloration is present across the register on the fingerboard as is common with open-pore maple fingerboards. This is most notable beyond the 22nd fret. Light indentation to the rear of the neck can be seen under direct light. These are only very lightly felt under the thumb in the playing position but do not detract from the overall playability of the instrument.
Body: Overall very good condition. A notable indentation which cracks the finish is present at the bass side lower bout of the front face. A small chip in the clear coat can be seen at the bass side of the bridge pickup. Light finish cracking can be seen at either side of the neck pocket, as is common with bolt-on guitars. Light to mild scratching and indentation to the rear face and sides. This is most notable at the bass side waist in the belly carve. The treble side waist of the front face shows mild scratching consistent with mild playwear.
Condition of Frets:
The frets show moderate signs of use, not affecting playability. Flattening of the frets is noticeable through the entire register, but is most notable in the first five frets. There is only light material remaining for any light fret work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (spoke wheel) not included.
Hardware: Fully functional and overall very good condition. The metal hardware displays light signs of past use. The volume knob has been replaced with a similar one. The original is included. Tremolo arm included.
Structural: No concerns of issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Electrics:
Fully functional.
Case & Accessories:
Music Man hard case.
Overall very good condition. The hard case displays cracks in the plastic, this does not affect the overall structure of the case.