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This is a discussion on Axis players within the Music Man Guitars forums, part of the Gear Talk category; I've been wondering why I haven't noticed any well-known guitarists playing an Axis. Have I just over looked them? Can ...

  1. 12-19-2011, 05:59 AM #1
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    Axis players

    I've been wondering why I haven't noticed any well-known guitarists playing an Axis. Have I just over looked them? Can anyone give me some examples of popular guitarists who play an Axis?
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    Sorry to point out the obvious but EVH. In fact, the precursor was designed to his spec.
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    I'm sure all of them have an axis tucked away somewhere in their guitar room! It's all about who's gonna pay them to play their instrument.
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    Thanks all... definitely great players... and yes, I left EVH off the list on purpose.
    I've been wondering if it's the EVH correlation that keeps some prominent players away. I know many people who don't know anything about EBMM that, when they see my Axis, their first response is, "Oh, you're a Van Halen fan..."

    I realize that in many cases money (contracts) plays a significant role.

    Honestly, I mean no disrespect to anyone... just assuming that many people who aren't trying to sound like EVH think the Axis must not be for them.
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    Alex IS the reason why I wanted a NON Floyd Axis. So...I found an Axis Sport & jumped on it. No regrets !
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    David Rodhes from Peter Gabriel band played an EVH in 1993 (secret world)
    Steve Lukather also is playing one during "with a little help from friend" during the Kingdome of Desire tour (purple EVH N°3) and played an Axis Sport with Luke neck during the Mindfield tour on "Cruel"
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