That is fantastic, so coll congrats
That is fantastic, so coll congrats
I can't emphasize enough how nice this guitar is. I have a BFR JP and a BFR Luke II and this thing is right there in quality with those two. In looks, it has them beat imo.
Couple interesting notes about it. This thing is light. Really light. I was stunned at how light weight it is. I was also surprised at how much I needed to raise the pickups on it to have the output be in the same ballpark as my other five electric guitars. Since these are mounted pickups I had to do the old foam underneath the pickup method. The covers on the pickups are the main reason I think I needed to do this. This is the only guitar I own with covered pickups and it certainly makes for a unique tone. Not as bright and a much creamier tone. Very similar to the tone out of a covered Les Paul pickup. In fact, one of my guitar students just got a new Les Paul and we were checking out our new axes in his lesson and we were both stunned at how similar the tone was between the two guitars. Now this was after I raised them with the foam, but it was shockingly similar.
WOW, very cool, congrats, rad top that's for sure!!!
Glenn |B)
Silhouette Special SSS in the first Fuschia Sparkle (Hardtail) [1/01/2002] [2001 NAMM piece, 1 of a kind from CLB]
Silhouette Special HSS in Gold Sparkle (Hardtail) [7/12/2002] [Made for Matchbox 20]
Albert Lee 3 MM90's in White Sparkle (Hardtail) [8/14/2001] [NOS Just pure awesomeness]
Albert Lee HH in Black Sugar (Hartail) [1/06/2011] [BFR with the 12th fret logo]
Like BP said in the Chapman video "You've got a room full of guitars, and no money!! @ 6:00"
I wish I could buy one (burl, like OP)! In the meantime, I'll stay busy on this. Great guitar--and super light.Originally Posted by jlbasscatcher
And post a pic of that ASSMM90 while your at it
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'14 ASS Semi MM90 - Honey Burst
'16 Axis - Trans Gold Quilt
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Seymour Duncan PowerStage 170
Headrush FRFR-112
That's a beautiful top and finish on that ASS semi!
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Nice, love the MM90's and the solid saddles!!!!I wish I could buy one (burl, like OP)! In the meantime, I'll stay busy on this. Great guitar--and super light.
Congrats, Glenn |B)
Silhouette Special SSS in the first Fuschia Sparkle (Hardtail) [1/01/2002] [2001 NAMM piece, 1 of a kind from CLB]
Silhouette Special HSS in Gold Sparkle (Hardtail) [7/12/2002] [Made for Matchbox 20]
Albert Lee 3 MM90's in White Sparkle (Hardtail) [8/14/2001] [NOS Just pure awesomeness]
Albert Lee HH in Black Sugar (Hartail) [1/06/2011] [BFR with the 12th fret logo]
Like BP said in the Chapman video "You've got a room full of guitars, and no money!! @ 6:00"
DibsI wish I could buy one (burl, like OP)! In the meantime, I'll stay busy on this. Great guitar--and super light.
The pickup covers look amazing on this guitar, but they had to go. Made the tone too muddy and warm for my taste. I plan on using this guitar for some fairly heavy material and the covers were taking away too much of the high end. I had the covers removed and it made a clear difference. Much more punch and snap. For anyone wondering if covers make a difference in tone the answer is without a doubt yes. Been messing around with the pole pieces to get a good balance everywhere.
I also have a beautiful buckeye burl ASS and would be most interested to see what the guitar looks like without the pickup covers. Before I decide to tear into mine, would you post a pic so I can see. Thanks.
2018 Axis Super Sport BFR - Buckeye Burl
2016 Cutlass - Vintage Turquoise
2016 Albert Lee HH - Trans Walnut
2016 Axis Super Sport - Trans Gold Quilt
2020 Luscious Green Quilt HSS Luke III
2018 Fender Silver Sky - Horizon Red
2005 ESP LTD EC-1000 Deluxe - Matte Sunburst
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Line 6 Powercab 112 Plus
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