Balance of the Axis or other EBMMs?

[JonWands]

I'm just curious how anyone here has to say about the actual balance of the guitar when standing. Coming from the RG which was all body weight because the neck was so thin, I'm trying to adjust to the balance of my ASS. Its definitely not like a neck heavy SG just different. Any thoughts or tips?

 

[josheyre]

I kind of wish it a little forearm contour for better personal balance.

 

[Slav123]

I kind of wish it a little forearm contour for better personal balance.

+1

Slav

 

[JonWands]

Think that has to do with the balance though or just the comfort of it? I think the body is just so light and small but maybe. What about strap adjustment? Does that help in any way?

 

[douglasspears]

I'm just curious how anyone here has to say about the actual balance of the guitar when standing.

I'm all for it. I vote yes.

 

[Sub1 Zero]

I'm all for it. I vote yes.

Agreed. Few guitars can even come close to balancing as well as an MM.

 

[DaPatrooch]

In one of the videos with Steve Morse talking about the SMY2D and playing the prototypes, I believe he said one of the things he loves about his guitar is that it balances perfectly. You can sit down and leave it on your knee and it will stay put. My JP balances well, so I'd assume the same for other EB guitars.

 

[robelinda2]

All the EBMM's are perfectly balanced. The ASS just might be the odd one out though, the other balls are strat like in their shape and contours and are a little more comfortable for me, though I do like the tele-ish feel to the body of the ASS.

 

[GuitarHack]

I never really thought about it, which probably means it balances just fine.

 

[Coffeemug]

All my EBMMs are perfectly balanced, The Y2D indeed stays on your knee in exactly the position you put it (same with the Luke and Al). I also recall Steve didn't want a forearm contour for the Y2D because it would change the angle in which the arm aligns on the body.

 

[DrGonzo5150]

All my EBMMs are perfectly balanced...

+1
They kill everything else i've owned or played in the balance dept. I loathe neck heavy guitars.

 

[marduke]

my ASS feels balanced.. never really thought about it though... doesnt feel any different (balance wise) than my other EBMMs.

 

[bbake1]

Balanced, yes. I too would like a forearm contour for comfort. Just smooth little break, not sharp like the JP6.

 

[bkrumme]

All of my EBMM guitars are balanced well.

 

[grumpyoldman]

All of my EBMMs are perfectly balanced...

It's the guy playing them that isn't.....

 

[josheyre]

Think that has to do with the balance though or just the comfort of it? I think the body is just so light and small but maybe. What about strap adjustment? Does that help in any way?

I actually think the lack of a forearm contour creates a small balance issue for me when standing. It certainly is just as much about comfort but, compared to my other Balls, while standing and strumming, the push of my arm can make it waggle a bit more than the others (maybe creating a lever like action). Don't get me wrong... the Rosewood ASS is my favorite of the bunch, so I'm just being nit-picky. It might look like total crap, with a forearm contour, too and I'm sure as heck not going to try and do it on my own.

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

The Axis is a perfectly balanced guitar!

 

[JonWands]

I just find the neck to drop a little bit more than the RG. Not a good or bad thing just different. Should I try a leather strap?

 

[Colin]

to be honest I've never noticed it to be an issue. I played over 1000 gigs with an EVH (Axis) and never had a problem. I did have a good leather strap though

 

[JonWands]

I'm guessing most people here come from strat-ish guitars to an Axis. I'm coming from an RG with a heavier body and a lighter neck. I'm gonna try getting a good leather strap. What are good straps?