Axis neck

[regprescott]

Hiya Newbie here 1st post
Can anyone tell me if the Axis SS neck has the same profile as the Peavey Wolfgang. I'm probably way off but given the EVH connection its possible. Had a Wolfgang in the past and the neck was just so comfortable. Shouldn't have got rid of it I guess.
Thanks
Mick

 

[John C]

If I'm remembering the Wolfgang I had 10 years ago correctly the necks are pretty similar; the Wolfgang has a flatter radius (15" compared to the Axis 10" radius) so to me the Axis neck feels "rounder". I think most of the difference is from the radius - for me a flatter radius makes a neck feel more "square" for lack of a better term.

Neck wise if you liked the Wolfgang you should also like an Axis, but as everyone knows you've got to play one to know for sure. I can't tell you the number of times I've thought the specs of a guitar looked perfect on paper but the guitar just didn't feel right when I tried it out.

 

[hbucker]

Honestly, they both have a nice, ergonomic feel. But on paper, they're really quite different.

As was mentioned, the Wolf has a 15" radius compared to the 10" on the Axis. The Wolf fretboard is also a lot wider than the Axis which makes the over all neck feel a little beefier. The frets are also quite different. Wolf = very tall frets. Axis = shorter, more vintage style.

It is strange though, they do feel more similar than they look on paper. But don't make the mistake of thinking one feels just like the other.

Hope this helps.

 

[TNT]

Great responses, that really sums it up!!!

Those are the only two guitars I play! And, I know them both quite well from playing and also from tear/build/mod projects.

"Body" wise though, there are equally very similar and contrasting features.

Awesome guitars, so glad one is still in production

 

[nobozos]

I used to own some Wolfgangs, but switched to the Axis. If you liked the Wolfgang neck, you should love the Axis. The most notable difference in the feel of the neck is the fretboard. The contour of the neck is very similar, but I feel the Axis is a bit more comfortable.

 

[John C]

Honestly, they both have a nice, ergonomic feel. But on paper, they're really quite different.

As was mentioned, the Wolf has a 15" radius compared to the 10" on the Axis. The Wolf fretboard is also a lot wider than the Axis which makes the over all neck feel a little beefier. The frets are also quite different. Wolf = very tall frets. Axis = shorter, more vintage style.

It is strange though, they do feel more similar than they look on paper. But don't make the mistake of thinking one feels just like the other.

Hope this helps.

Humm - the Wolfgang I had measured 1 5/8" wide - same as my Silo Specials. I haven't owned an Axis (yet ), but aren't they also the same width as a Silo Special?

 

[TNT]

1 5/8th

 

[agt]

I haven't owned an Axis (yet ), but aren't they also the same width as a Silo Special?

I own both. According to the specs, the Silo and Silo Spec (and most other EBMM 6 strings) are 2.25" at the last fret while the Axis and Axis SS (and Luke) are 2.1875" at the last fret. I don't know if it is that 1/16" difference or the contouring on the back of the neck (probably a combination) but the Axis neck feels a bit more petite to me. I like them all -- I've never met an EBMM neck that was not a dream to play.

 

[Astrofreq]

Dumb question. But what is neck radius exactly? I've heard that for years, but still don't know.

 

[cm_17]

Fretboard radius describes the amount of curvature the fretboard has. The higher the radius, the flatter it is. As depicted here:

Note that the radius is actually the half-diameter of the circle that describes the fretboard curve. The flatter the radius, the lower you can set your action without fretting out during bends (which is however also dependent on other factors which are beyond the scope of this thread ).

 

[TNT]

Yeah, sometimes people get confused over that.

The radius is only the "fingerboard" where the frets are installed, whereas the "back profile" is the back side of the neck where the hand/palm hold the neck.

Sometimes they think the radius is somehow both. Normally the "back profile" isn't noted in a numeric measurement but rather a design; e.g., asymmetrical

 

[Tone?]

Biased here of course but.....


If you like the Wolf neck you will LOVE the Axis neck. People are gonna kill me for saying this but I STILL think that the older Axis necks feel better than the new ones. Maybe it has to do with the ACTUALLY broken in feel. Dont know.

The Axis neck is to die for.

seriously.

 

[azazael]

Biased here of course but.....


If you like the Wolf neck you will LOVE the Axis neck. People are gonna kill me for saying this but I STILL think that the older Axis necks feel better than the new ones. Maybe it has to do with the ACTUALLY broken in feel. Dont know.

The Axis neck is to die for.

seriously.

You mean like this?

 

[regprescott]

Thanks for your replies guys
I intend to get to the shops to try a few as soon as the weather improves
All the best for Christmas to everyone
Mick