i tried a little search but it gets floodes with info on the ass. anyways ive got an opportunity to buy an axis sport hss and maple neck. i had an ass once and loved it...kinda regret selling it but i also have a jp6 and something had to go at the time. anyways, what kind of tones can i expect from this axe?
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Stratty316
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I have an Axis Sport, but mine is HH version. They are a little brighter and more "poppy" or "bell like" then the regular Axis or even the Super Sport but not as heavy in mid range due to it being Swamp Ash vs Basswood/Maple. If you have played a MM90 Super Sport it is closer to the tone of the Axis Sport due to the Swamp Ash body under the maple top. They have an amazingly warm and versatile tone that will fit many styles of playing and I think with the single coils you are looking at one of the sweetest "strat" type tones... It should be big, fat and glassy... I don't know if that helps... but I love my Axis Sport and would love to find another one that was either the MM90, SSS or HSS config. I would say jump on it and if for some reason you don't like it one of us on the forum would love to take it off your hands.
Axis Sports are criminally underrated if you ask me.... absolutely love mine!
Here's a nice thread dedicated to them:
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/33881-some-axis-sport-love.html
Here's a nice thread dedicated to them:
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/33881-some-axis-sport-love.html
Jimmyb
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The Sport is a great Guitar. The HSS gives some real versatility, you get cool clean sounds, but then you can kick in the bridge for a really rawking hot solo.
*note, when I play, it's not rawking or hot.
*note, when I play, it's not rawking or hot.
Smellybum
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My Dr told me to take up sport - so I did
Ernie Ball Music Man Axis sport USA not peavey wolfgang on eBay (end time 26-Jul-09 18:03:04 BST)
But then the guy has cancelled my payment,
I am starting to hate eBay - I really wanted to be part of the sport club
Ernie Ball Music Man Axis sport USA not peavey wolfgang on eBay (end time 26-Jul-09 18:03:04 BST)
But then the guy has cancelled my payment,
I am starting to hate eBay - I really wanted to be part of the sport club
Stratty316
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Smelly, I know where a vintage Sunburst Sport is. It is a HSS, trem with maple neck.... no major dings or scratches but the neck is Dirty! It is in the US, but may be a good option. PM me if you are interested and I can get a pic of it or point you in the direction of the store... the price is reasonable too.
Smellybum
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Confession time I guess
I've bought the guitar as the seller only lives a few miles from me and had it advertised locally. I mainly bought for the P90's to try them out. If I decide to sell, you can get first shout
No worries man us Scots need to keep together, and with you on the secret mission to invade England n all that - , he P***D me about something serious, if you got the deal great, enjoy it - but please call me if you're selling
But yeah I guess I'm on the lookout - I missed out on Glenn's last sparkle too - I think I should take the hint!!!!
Smellybum
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Thanks stratty I'll pass, I gotta find somehting with MM90's - and there's not many - gotta keep looking!
Stratty316
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No worries, I miss my MM90 Sport...
Sticky1973
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Must be something in the water; i've started sniffing around the Axis Sport too.
Never saw that one you had interest in, though.
robelinda2
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I would LOVE to get a HSS Sport one day, I much prefer the Sport body to the Silo's. Nice and compact.
