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WOW. That purple from the show is just absolutely stunning. Absolutely stunning.
@Guitfiddle: You asked who at EBMM we should thank for these. Certainly a number of folks were key to making this happen, but I believe it was Derek's brainchild. To bring back all the original EVH colors to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this instrument is the coolest thing E-V-E-R. Some of these colors have been long discontinued and the goldtop EVH is like the holy grail selling in the $15-$20k range.
For the folks with the question about hand-rubbed finish: I believe all of the current production Axis models are sprayed with a thin layer of paint that still allows the top to show through (and then clearcoated). The original EVH's were a dye that was applied by hand with a cloth/sponge. So the tributes go back to the original method. Moreover, the very first EVH's had chocolate brown backs (see the Premier Guitar videos with Dudley in the EBMM vault). So the Tributes have chocolate brown backs (instead of standard Axis black).
The EVH/Axis was indeed a groundbreaking instrument and IMHO was a turning point for American-made guitars -- for a long time before that you had two main American brands (G and F) who, IMHO were getting tired and quality was subpar. Then you had the explosion of the Japan "I" guys, and I owned four of those and you could fit TWO credit cards into the neck pocket on one side of the neck and my new shocking pink guitar had paint runs on it. And then you had the brand that EVH previously played -- when I decided I wanted to stain my guitar and stripped off the paint, I found that the body was f'ing MDF and not ash (or whatever it was supposed to be). Then came along the new EVH model from a little known (to guitarists) company called Ernie Ball Music Man. This guitar changed the playing field. Finally, you could get an impeccable quality guitar for the same price as the previously mentioned guitars.
I now have 47 EBMM guitars, and now with this run of Axis Tributes, I will have 58 EBMM's because I'm buying all eleven of them. Sight unseen. No hesitation.
Why?
(A) Have you seen the f'ing photos Derek and Greg posted?!?!?!
(B) Because to me, these guitars and the way Derek, Greg, and BP have sneaked them to us Knuckleheads are the essence of what is EBMM.
(C) I never really liked my wife so much anyway -- so when we get divorced because of this purchase, I will have more time to play my guitars.
So, everyone repeat after me:
DAMN, look at those tops!
DAMN, how cool is it that EBMM is doing these tributes!
DAMN, how cool is it that these tributes are pretty much the same MSRP as a stock Axis!
DAMN, look at those TOPS!
Who else is in for eleven? Maybe we can get a group rate with a divorce lawyer?!?
@Guitfiddle: You asked who at EBMM we should thank for these. Certainly a number of folks were key to making this happen, but I believe it was Derek's brainchild. To bring back all the original EVH colors to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this instrument is the coolest thing E-V-E-R. Some of these colors have been long discontinued and the goldtop EVH is like the holy grail selling in the $15-$20k range.
For the folks with the question about hand-rubbed finish: I believe all of the current production Axis models are sprayed with a thin layer of paint that still allows the top to show through (and then clearcoated). The original EVH's were a dye that was applied by hand with a cloth/sponge. So the tributes go back to the original method. Moreover, the very first EVH's had chocolate brown backs (see the Premier Guitar videos with Dudley in the EBMM vault). So the Tributes have chocolate brown backs (instead of standard Axis black).
The EVH/Axis was indeed a groundbreaking instrument and IMHO was a turning point for American-made guitars -- for a long time before that you had two main American brands (G and F) who, IMHO were getting tired and quality was subpar. Then you had the explosion of the Japan "I" guys, and I owned four of those and you could fit TWO credit cards into the neck pocket on one side of the neck and my new shocking pink guitar had paint runs on it. And then you had the brand that EVH previously played -- when I decided I wanted to stain my guitar and stripped off the paint, I found that the body was f'ing MDF and not ash (or whatever it was supposed to be). Then came along the new EVH model from a little known (to guitarists) company called Ernie Ball Music Man. This guitar changed the playing field. Finally, you could get an impeccable quality guitar for the same price as the previously mentioned guitars.
I now have 47 EBMM guitars, and now with this run of Axis Tributes, I will have 58 EBMM's because I'm buying all eleven of them. Sight unseen. No hesitation.
Why?
(A) Have you seen the f'ing photos Derek and Greg posted?!?!?!
(B) Because to me, these guitars and the way Derek, Greg, and BP have sneaked them to us Knuckleheads are the essence of what is EBMM.
(C) I never really liked my wife so much anyway -- so when we get divorced because of this purchase, I will have more time to play my guitars.
So, everyone repeat after me:
DAMN, look at those tops!
DAMN, how cool is it that EBMM is doing these tributes!
DAMN, how cool is it that these tributes are pretty much the same MSRP as a stock Axis!
DAMN, look at those TOPS!
Who else is in for eleven? Maybe we can get a group rate with a divorce lawyer?!?
ScreaminFloyd
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WOW.
I now have 47 EBMM guitars, and now with this run of Axis Tributes, I will have 58 EBMM's because I'm buying all eleven of them. Sight unseen. No hesitation.
Why?
(A) Have you seen the f'ing photos Derek and Greg posted?!?!?!
(B) Because to me, these guitars and the way Derek, Greg, and BP have sneaked them to us Knuckleheads are the essence of what is EBMM.
(C) I never really liked my wife so much anyway -- so when we get divorced because of this purchase, I will have more time to play my guitars.
So, everyone repeat after me:
DAMN, look at those tops!
DAMN, how cool is it that EBMM is doing these tributes!
DAMN, how cool is it that these tributes are pretty much the same MSRP as a stock Axis!
DAMN, look at those TOPS!
Who else is in for eleven? Maybe we can get a group rate with a divorce lawyer?!?
Thanks for the info. on the hand rubbed. I love your collection !
IslandBoy
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Great Info , and Great Collection Jeff !!!
I am LOVING that Purple !!! Back to the original days when you could see more of the figuring of the top .
This whole run is Killer !! ! Purple / Emerald / Pink / Trans Black Quilts have my name on them ..................
P.S. Who do we contact to buy the Charlotte pieces after the show on Monday ??
I am LOVING that Purple !!! Back to the original days when you could see more of the figuring of the top .
This whole run is Killer !! ! Purple / Emerald / Pink / Trans Black Quilts have my name on them ..................
P.S. Who do we contact to buy the Charlotte pieces after the show on Monday ??
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Astrofreq
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That transparent blue is the best shade of blue I've ever seen. Hands down.
Tollywood
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Wow. First of all, I am having difficulty breathing after seeing those pictures. Sometimes, I try to say funny things, buy right now I am quite serious.
Second, I wholeheartedly agree with everything Jeff D just said...and, wow. Just wow. That's some collection, my friend. All eleven?!? I'm not even embarrassed to say, "I'm jealous"...but in an, "I'm happy for you" sort of way
Third, thanks BP for sharing the info on the hand rubbing verses the thin spray coat. That sort of inside information is interesting.
Second, I wholeheartedly agree with everything Jeff D just said...and, wow. Just wow. That's some collection, my friend. All eleven?!? I'm not even embarrassed to say, "I'm jealous"...but in an, "I'm happy for you" sort of way
Third, thanks BP for sharing the info on the hand rubbing verses the thin spray coat. That sort of inside information is interesting.
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dav
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the purple one make me crazy!!!!!
SuperNova rg
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jvh,,,, Sorry about the unprofessional antiquated response.
Please call me I have all the details for you .
Thank You,
Robbie Gustin
Dallas PLatinum Room Manager
817-909-7045 Dallas Platinum Room Cell
972-960-0011 STORE
682-225-0221 Dallas Platinum Room Cell#2
[email protected]
[email protected]
Please call me I have all the details for you .
Thank You,
Robbie Gustin
Dallas PLatinum Room Manager
817-909-7045 Dallas Platinum Room Cell
972-960-0011 STORE
682-225-0221 Dallas Platinum Room Cell#2
[email protected]
[email protected]
fly
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that purple one is definitely the ticket
stramm8
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Bump for some more pics from the show
Glen
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As far as the Axis Tributes go the ones here at the show have all been sold. However, if you are looking to get one from what GC has yet to receive, give Robbie at GC a call or go to your local GC and get your favorite(s) on reserve...
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Icedlatte
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Those all look EPIC!
guitfiddle
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Fantastic run of guitars! Thanks Derek for the brilliant idea and BP et al for making it happen. Hopefully I can snag a couple of these when I'm in the US next.
joe web
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i think my question hasn´t been answered yet....
will they be available in germany as well?
will they be available in germany as well?
tommydude
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WOW. That purple from the show is just absolutely stunning. Absolutely stunning.
@Guitfiddle: You asked who at EBMM we should thank for these. Certainly a number of folks were key to making this happen, but I believe it was Derek's brainchild. To bring back all the original EVH colors to celebrate the 20th anniversary of this instrument is the coolest thing E-V-E-R. Some of these colors have been long discontinued and the goldtop EVH is like the holy grail selling in the $15-$20k range.
For the folks with the question about hand-rubbed finish: I believe all of the current production Axis models are sprayed with a thin layer of paint that still allows the top to show through (and then clearcoated). The original EVH's were a dye that was applied by hand with a cloth/sponge. So the tributes go back to the original method. Moreover, the very first EVH's had chocolate brown backs (see the Premier Guitar videos with Dudley in the EBMM vault). So the Tributes have chocolate brown backs (instead of standard Axis black).
The EVH/Axis was indeed a groundbreaking instrument and IMHO was a turning point for American-made guitars -- for a long time before that you had two main American brands (G and F) who, IMHO were getting tired and quality was subpar. Then you had the explosion of the Japan "I" guys, and I owned four of those and you could fit TWO credit cards into the neck pocket on one side of the neck and my new shocking pink guitar had paint runs on it. And then you had the brand that EVH previously played -- when I decided I wanted to stain my guitar and stripped off the paint, I found that the body was f'ing MDF and not ash (or whatever it was supposed to be). Then came along the new EVH model from a little known (to guitarists) company called Ernie Ball Music Man. This guitar changed the playing field. Finally, you could get an impeccable quality guitar for the same price as the previously mentioned guitars.
I now have 47 EBMM guitars, and now with this run of Axis Tributes, I will have 58 EBMM's because I'm buying all eleven of them. Sight unseen. No hesitation.
Why?
(A) Have you seen the f'ing photos Derek and Greg posted?!?!?!
(B) Because to me, these guitars and the way Derek, Greg, and BP have sneaked them to us Knuckleheads are the essence of what is EBMM.
(C) I never really liked my wife so much anyway -- so when we get divorced because of this purchase, I will have more time to play my guitars.
So, everyone repeat after me:
DAMN, look at those tops!
DAMN, how cool is it that EBMM is doing these tributes!
DAMN, how cool is it that these tributes are pretty much the same MSRP as a stock Axis!
DAMN, look at those TOPS!
Who else is in for eleven? Maybe we can get a group rate with a divorce lawyer?!?
You are a hero to all current and future divorced Forum Members. I salute you.
I will post picks of my Green when it arrives.
zyx345
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Anyone that has seen these in person from the show, how is the chocolate brown backs? Is it more of a dark brown closer to black or is it more of a regular brown? Its hard to tell from the pics so far.
I'm so used to seeing black backs to contrast with the tops that I'm unsure how it will look with top colors such as Trans Black or Tobacco Burst.
I'm so used to seeing black backs to contrast with the tops that I'm unsure how it will look with top colors such as Trans Black or Tobacco Burst.
dannymusic
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ah... you forgetting Hamer? (for one)
ScoobySteve
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Man. I wish I could get one. Well maybe one will sit at GC until I can afford one. I didn't like the axis at first. Then I played one. Man. A no nonsense rock machine. Simple and superb. Come on gold top!!!!!
Sweat
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