Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Super Sport | Honey Pot Flame
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The Axis has been doing its own thing since the early '90s. While plenty of guitars have come and gone chasing the latest trend, this one has barely changed. Turns out when you get the important stuff right the first time, there's nothing to fix.
This particular example is exactly why. The quilt maple top is loaded with tight, even figuring from edge to edge, but the real surprise is the master-grade roasted flame maple neck and fingerboard. The flame is outrageously tight and remarkably consistent from the headstock all the way to the heel, with a fingerboard that matches it beautifully. It's an exceptional set of wood, and together with the quilt top, gives this guitar a level of visual presence you rarely see on a production instrument.
Beyond the wood, everything that has made the Axis a favourite for decades is here. The signature asymmetric neck profile feels instantly familiar in your hand, while the basswood body and custom DiMarzio humbuckers deliver everything from warm, articulate cleans to tight, punchy rock tones. Add the Music Man vintage-style tremolo, locking Schaller tuners, stainless steel frets, and impeccable build quality, and it's easy to see why this design has stood the test of time.
| Weight | 7lbs 5oz |
|---|---|
| Size | 12-5/8" Wide × 1-3/4" Thick × 36-1/4" Long |
| Body | Basswood with Bookmatched Figured Maple Top |
| Finish | Matte |
| Binding | Cream |
| Bridge | Music Man Vintage Style Tremolo |
| Scale Length | 25-1/2" (64.8 cm) |
| Radius | 10" (25.4 cm) |
| Headstock | 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) |
| Frets | 22 High Profile, Medium Width Stainless Steel |
| Nut Width | 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) |
| Width at Last Fret | 2-3/16" (55.6 mm) |
| Neck | Roasted Maple |
|---|---|
| Fingerboard | Roasted Figured Maple |
| Neck Finish | Gunstock Oil and Hand-Rubbed Special Wax Blend |
| Tuners | Schaller M6-IND Locking with Pearl Buttons |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable (No Component or String Removal Required) |
| Neck Joint | 5-Bolt Sculpted Neck Joint |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite Acrylic Resin-Coated Body Cavity with Aluminum-Lined Control Cover |
| Controls | 500k Volume, 500k Tone (.022 µF Tone Capacitor) |
| Switching | 5-Way Lever Pickup Selector |
| Pickups | HH – 2 DiMarzio Custom Humbuckers |
| Strings | Ernie Ball RPS 9 Slinkys (.009–.042) (#2239) |
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