I've been led into temptation again

[spychocyco]

Considering I just bought a BFR that I haven't quite paid off yet, I really shouldn't have, but it's not often you get a second chance. I really wanted this one when it was for sale on the forums a couple of years ago, but I just couldn't afford it at the time. When I saw it pop up again earlier this week, I agonized over it, but I knew I'd kick myself if I let it go again. So it should be here sometime next week. Now to figure out how I'm going to pay for it.

 

[acwild]

Congrats! Is that a roasted maple neck?

 

[spychocyco]

Yep. It's a NAMM one-off from a few years back. Teal burst with a roasted maple neck.

 

[GWDavis28]

Nice, very nice!!!!!

Glenn |B)

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

Wow! I don't remember seeing that one before, nice find.

 

[JasonT]

I can see why you didn't let it get away again. Nice score!

 

[Tollywood]

You did the right thing.

 

[xjbebop]

Yummy. I love green gittars...

 

[GWDavis28]

Yummy. I love green gittars...

But Green guitars don't sell??? Hahahahahaha

Glenn |B)

 

[johnnyboogie]

Congratulations, enjoy!!

 

[mikeller]

Great decision!!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Big Poppa]

Niiiiiiccceeee!!!!

 

[Smellybum]

that's a killer combo!

 

[beej]

Seriously. Wow.

 

[spychocyco]

So after a slight debacle with UPS, it arrived yesterday. It needed a little work with the Wonder Wipes and a new set of strings out of the box. Took a few photos while I was handling that. It will need a setup. The previous owner had heavier strings on it, and when I put mine on, it didn't work out so well.

The semi-hollow sound is going to take some getting used to. Much deeper in the bass end and a bit louder, but I've got some uses for it.

This is the first Axis I've ever seen with a badged and fitted case. Is that just a semi-hollow thing?

 

[jones4tone]

This is the first Axis I've ever seen with a badged and fitted case. Is that just a semi-hollow thing?

Yes. The body is thicker than the solid bodies, so they have a different case.

Is there a gloss finish on the neck?

 

[spychocyco]

Is there a gloss finish on the neck?

No. The shine is wetness from the Wonder Wipe. It brought out the flame and made it look so good, I had to snap a pic before I wiped it down.

 

[Wahoonc]

Congrats, man. That is an awesome guitar. Love mine.

 

[GWDavis28]

That really is killer, congrats!!! The neck is wow

Glenn |B)

 

[beej]

Again, that is just so gorgeous. Hope I'm fortunate enough to find something like that one day.

On the cases- I have a few with badges (25th, Luke, Sterling). Not sure when that started happening.