Ernie Ball Music Man 30th Anniversary Axis Limited Edition | Translucent Purple Quilt (#34 of 100)

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 #34 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 purple 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: 7lbs 6oz
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 Gold 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 Purple - 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