EVH Charvel similar to the AXIS ?

[ba2m]

Even though i think you would like the Axis, try before you buy is my two cents.

Better play it first.
just cause i love a guitar doesnt mean that you will as well.

Agree 100%

[petruccirocks02]

Hi there,
Just wondering if the EVH Charvels are at all similar to the Axis ?
I tried a Charvel today and wasn't to impressed with it.
I normally play Les Pauls.
I'm getting a bit apprehensive since I'm just about to bid on Axis on ebay.

cheers

My local GC had one of the red, black, and white Charvel EVH's and to be honest, it was awesome. Played and sounded great. I still love my EBMM though. Whatever bridge pickup they put in that Charvel smokes though. Super hot sound, perfect for legato.

-Phil

[mb99zz]

Bullseye,

I've posted a few times on here that I'm a hollow-body guitar guy. For my first solid body electric, I assumed I'd get an LP as I've always loved their sound.

I found the Axis SS hardtail to offer a very unique alternative to the LP & strat market. I mostly play clean stuff and not much heavy distortion. So for me, the tone of the guitar was key -- hence the reason I thought I'd go the LP route. While a good sample of an LP may have better tone than the Axis, I felt the Axis SS got pretty darn close and offered much more versatility in sounds with the 5-way switch.

I already have a great guitar with two humbucking PU's and a 3-way switch. So, I felt the LP wouldn't have really augmented what I already own. For me, the Axis SS gave me the tone I'm used to, but a chance to get some additional sounds I couldn't from an LP.

I hope that helps. I would definitely try first before you buy.

[hbucker]

I think it's funny how terms like "toy" and "junk" get thrown around on these forums as though the brands in question haven't already firmly established themselves in the world of Professional music.

I've not played the Charvel but have a hard time imagining them being a bad guitar if that style of guitar is what you're looking for. If you really want an LP but get the Charvel, I'm sure you'll be disappointed.

I agree with the comments on the Axis/EVH pickups. Very sweet! If EBMM is smart they'll never let those pickups be sold any other way.

Other than that, it's you're call. Try before you buy is good advice if you're unsure.

Good luck.

[zyx345]

I personally wouldn't call the EVH Charvel "Junk." I played one at GC and I found it to be a supurb guitar both in sound and feel. The neck is also very narrow and from what I understand is unique as far as Charvels go. Only downside for me was that there was no neck pickup and I didn't want the unmistakable EVH paint job.

That being said, I have an Axis on order...