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Are there any pickups other than Dimarzio's that fit in an Axis?

Not sure about this, but I've heard a lot (ok a few) people replacing those p'ups- I believe it's a standard HB route.
 
beej said:
Not sure about this, but I've heard a lot (ok a few) people replacing those p'ups- I believe it's a standard HB route.
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nope...Most aftermarket pickup makers design their pups with square tabs and slightly longer legs (than Dimarzio's).
 
So will any Dimarzio fit in there? Dimarzio makes a wonderful pickup called the Breed it is my favorite passive humbucker.
 
Thanks for the replies! I actually tried a Breed and it was waaaay to hot as well. Dimarzio says that it's actually hotter than the stock Axis HB.
 
AmpliFIRE said:
nope...Most aftermarket pickup makers design their pups with square tabs and slightly longer legs (than Dimarzio's).
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Hmmm ... well, you got me there!

My fave humbucker is the Bill Lawrence L-500. Absolutely rocks and it's not expensive. Fits in the Axis (it's slightly smaller than most HBs) no problem - I've seen a few up close.

The L-500XL is the hottest pickup short of an EMG I've tried. The L is less hot and still great.
 
bearkat16 said:
Hey man. Shreder75 has duncans in his axis. Shoot him a pm. Here's a link to the thread. Read post #15.
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9541
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I thought my ears were ringing this morning ;)

yep, got a JB trembucker in my axis and it sounds killer...nice and full, but articulate.....love that pup

with some minor clipping to the screw mounts it fits just fine
 
shreder75 said:
I thought my ears were ringing this morning ;)

yep, got a JB trembucker in my axis and it sounds killer...nice and full, but articulate.....love that pup

with some minor clipping to the screw mounts it fits just fine
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Thanks! I've always liked the JB. How does it compare to the stock axis pup?
 
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