EB Axis for metal?

[ecru]

I have a SS HH Axis that I am very fond of. I am an old guy and don't care for pointy guitars. My problem is that it seems to be a little too muddy for metal. Is there any way to clean this up with eq? Would changing my amp make a difference? I am using a Laney LC15.. Anyone who knows what they are doing care to comment?

I like my guitar and dont want to put new pickups in it.

 

[Jimmyb]

I would think that the limiting factor with your set-up will be the amp.

I just had a quick browse on HC Link Here and the general view is that the amp doesn't cut it for 'metal' without extra pedals or the like.

There are a ton of sounds inside the Axis, so it may be worth wandering along to your local store with it and plugging in to a few different amps.

(ps, it helps if it's a music store that you go to )

 

[Jimi D]

I used the Axis through a rack rig for Metal for years with great success - the pickups are hot, tight and huge! I agree with jimmyb - the problem's not with the guitar but with the rest of the rig...

 

[Sub1 Zero]

try out the B-52 AT100 or the Peavey valveking

 

[brentrocks]

it is a great Metal guitar!!!!

 

[lumberjack]

it is a great Metal guitar!!!!

Damn straight!!!!!!

I think they're great for METAL too.

 

[robelinda2]

gotta be your amp dude, the Axis can do metal in its sleep.

 

[scottie]

I think one of the Rammstein guys uses an Axis. They're pretty metal.

http://www.rammstein-europe.com/equipment.php?sekce=paul-landers&l=en

--scottie

 

[Colin]

I think one of the Rammstein guys uses an Axis. They're pretty metal.

http://www.rammstein-europe.com/equipment.php?sekce=paul-landers&l=en

--scottie

Are they the guys that set themselves on fire?

 

[scottie]

Are they the guys that set themselves on fire?

Yep, you can see it (along with the guy playing his Axis)
on YouTube: [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1HgvKBPXHA"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]

--scottie

 

[Bungo]

Hmmm....on the basis of that clip I don't think I'm going to be adding any Rammstein to my CD collection anytime soon!

 

[brentrocks]

I think one of the Rammstein guys uses an Axis. They're pretty metal.

http://www.rammstein-europe.com/equipment.php?sekce=paul-landers&l=en

--scottie

uuummm, yeah...oh my....yup they rock pretty hard!!!

 

[tristan]

you can play anything on any guitar...it's all in the fingers !

 

[brentrocks]

you can play anything on any guitar...it's all in the fingers !

you are correct sir!

 

[TonyEVH5150]

I have Rammstein's first album. Love it.

Here's their best song IMHO, and the same guitarist is using an Axis.

[nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ra9XWVWFfeQ"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]

 

[mbgreene]

Are they the guys that set themselves on fire?

While the singer lights himself on fire I wish someone would grill the the bass player a steak on his back. Dude really looks like he could use a sandwich or a cookie or something

 

[JDouglee]

Strapping Young Lad's "in studio" videos had Devin Townsend running around with an Axis. One of the most brutal bands around.

\m/

 

[ecru]

Thanks for all the replies. if you look in the HC forums some people say the axis is no good for metal.... you never know what to believe.

That b-52 looks pretty cool, and I think I will give engl a whirl.

 

[koogie2k]

Thanks for all the replies. if you look in the HC forums some people say the axis is no good for metal.... you never know what to believe.

That b-52 looks pretty cool, and I think I will give engl a whirl.

Consider the source...HC. Not the best of places IMHO.
I know the Axis is great for metal, blues, folk, jazz, whatever. Too many phenomenal players use the Axis....Steve Stephens comes to mind right off the bat.

 

[roburado]

My problem is that it seems to be a little too muddy for metal.

I sort of agree with you. I prefer the JP for metal, but it really depends on the individual and what s/he is looking for.