Ernie Ball Music Man Axis 25th Anniversary | Trans Red Burst (Pre-Owned)
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The Ernie Ball Music Man Axis 25th Anniversary in Trans Red Burst demonstrates why the Axis platform has such a strong following. The quilted maple top is the centerpiece, with a deep, rolling figuring that shifts under the translucent red burst, giving the top incredible movement and depth. The matching headstock is a huge part of the look too, tying the whole build together in a way that makes it feel more complete and premium. Cream binding sharpens the edges of the body, while the chambered basswood construction and mahogany tone block keep the proportions sleek and balanced. It balances visual detail with the aggressive edge the Axis is known for.
In hand, the Axis 25th Anniversary feels fast and broken-in right away. The birdseye maple neck and matching birdseye maple board give it a super clean, cohesive look, but more importantly, they add that snappy, immediate response under your hands. Music Man’s gunstock oil and hand-rubbed wax finish is one of the best neck finishes in the business, keeping the feel natural and smooth without any drag. The Medium C carve is comfortable and easy to move around on. The sculpted 5-bolt neck joint makes higher fret access effortless.
Tonally, this is where the Axis 25th Anniversary separates itself from the standard formula. The 5-way blade gives you a wide range of humbucking and split-coil textures. The 2-way series/parallel toggle adds to the versatility by enabling you to shift the tones from thicker, more compressed voices into brighter, more articulate territory. The DiMarzio humbuckers bring plenty of output and punch, with tight lows, rich mids, and a clear top end. Clean, it has a bright, dynamic response with excellent note separation. Under gain, it becomes thick, focused, and harmonically rich, with sustain and attack that makes lead playing feel effortless. The 30th Anniversary Axis is built to celebrate everything players love while pushing the platform into more refined and versatile territory.
| Serial | G47965 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 7lbs 4oz |
| Finish | Trans Red Burst |
| Top Wood | Quilted Maple (Matching Headstock) |
| Body Wood | Chambered Basswood and Mahogany Tone Block |
| Body Contours | Arm Contour, Tummy Cut |
| Binding | Cream |
| Neck Wood | Birdseye Maple |
| Neck Finish | Gunstock Oil & Hand-Rubbed Wax |
| Neck Shape | Medium C (Silhouette Special Carve) |
| Fretboard Wood | Birdseye Maple |
| Radius | 12" |
|---|---|
| Frets | 22, High Profile, Wide |
| Inlays | Mother of Pearl Dots |
| Nut Width | 1 5/8" |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Neck Joint | 5-Bolt Sculpted |
| Tuners | Schaller M6-IND Locking (Pearl Buttons) |
| Bridge | Music Man Vintage-Style 2-Post Tremolo |
| Hardware | Chrome |
| Pickups | DiMarzio Humbuckers |
| Controls | 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 5-Way Blade Switch, 2-Way Series/Parallel Toggle Switch |
Note: This guitar is in excellent condition. It comes with the original hard case, the tremolo arm, case key, and extra tremolo springs
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