Quick Axis Question

[Astrofreq]

The other thread has been GASing for a normal axis again. I have an old EVH and have bought Axis Super Sports ever since.

My question is, on Axis guitars with floyds, how do you remove the arm these days? I rarely use a hard case. Just gig bags, so I'm wondering if removing the arm is a chore. It was a chore on the EVH's.

 

[TonyEVH5150]

I leave mine on. It's a bear to remove the back cover, get the allen wrench, and unscrew it. Plus loosening the locking collar. Though I have thought about getting the trem cavity cover with the access door. That would simplify matters.

I know of a couple of people who have changed out the MM collar for the bolt down version.

 

[Astrofreq]

I know of a couple of people who have changed out the MM collar for the bolt down version.

I was hoping the trem design had been altered, but nope. Is this what you mean?

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[TonyEVH5150]

yep, that's the one.

Even one like this that has the bushing included.

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The collar stays put, and the trem arm is easily removed with the thumbscrew at the base.

 

[Randy Wilson]

Protect your investment, purchase an EB hardshell case that is fabricated to accomodate the bar. EB really provide excellent quality cases that are insulated for cold weather transportation.

 

[TonyEVH5150]

The cutaway in the case really makes taking the trem arm off a non-issue.

The only time I've seen problems is when someone left the trem arm on, and used a non-EBMM case to store it in. It pushed the trem down (dive) when it was in the case. It actually messed up the FLoyd posts over time.

 

[Astrofreq]

I pretty much always use gig bags. I don't have a car, so I pretty much have to take everything on the subway or bus.