Ernie Ball Music Man Axis | Ollalieberry Quilt
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The Ernie Ball Music Man Axis is a modern classic built for players who want effortless feel, explosive tone, and boutique-level craftsmanship in a sleek single-cut package. With a bookmatched figured maple top over a basswood body, the Axis delivers that unmistakable mix of snap, warmth, and midrange punch — aggressive enough for hard-edged rock, yet dynamically sensitive when you roll back the volume.
The real magic is in the neck. A super high grade roasted figured maple neck with EBMM’s legendary asymmetric carve feels fast, familiar, and insanely comfortable, while 22 stainless steel frets, a 5-bolt sculpted joint, and a 10" radius make high-fret access effortless. It’s the kind of neck that immediately disappears under your hands.
Tone comes from a pair of custom DiMarzio humbuckers voiced specifically for the Axis — tight low end, vocal mids, and saturated harmonics that cut without getting harsh. Paired with the Music Man double-locking tremolo, you get rock-solid tuning stability and expressive pitch control.
From the hand-rubbed oil/wax neck finish to the Schaller tuners and ultra-precise neck pocket, the Axis is proof that small details still matter. It’s a guitar built for players, not spec sheets — and once you pick it up, you’ll understand why it’s been a cult favorite for decades.
| 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 | High gloss polyester |
| Body Bindings | Binding - Cream |
| Bridge | Music Man® double locking tremolo with fine tuners; lowers pitch only |
| 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) |
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