AS vs ASS What's the difference?
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Eilif
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Short version:
ASS body is maple over basswood (or maple over ash for the MM90 version).
AS body is ash. No maple top, no binding.
ASS body is maple over basswood (or maple over ash for the MM90 version).
AS body is ash. No maple top, no binding.
threeminutesboy
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color is the same all other the body for AS while ASS back of the body is aways black
Also trem bar is shorter on AS than on ASS means my AS is very Gilmour like
the other guitarist in the band that just purchased an AS as well got also a shorter trem bar
Also trem bar is shorter on AS than on ASS means my AS is very Gilmour like
the other guitarist in the band that just purchased an AS as well got also a shorter trem bar
Jimmyb
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Here's some history on the Sport's:
The axis Sport first appeared in 1997. It used the same neck as was found on the Axis model (formerly the EVH) and had a solid Ash body.
The early models came in 3 configuration, HH, HSS and SSS, the latter two featuring EBMM’s silent circuit in the single coil positions. These models featured a pickguard and commonly had the zebra humbuckers.
In 1998 a decision was taken to slightly change the configuration of the model. The notable changes at this time included the addition of a two MM90 version and the dis-continuation of the SSS and HSS models. At this time the pickguard was also dropped. During this transition, the pickups were changed from the Zebra colouring, to all black. It was reasoned that they looked better on the ash body with no pickguard.
The Sport ceased production in April 2002, due to falling sales and the fact that the Super Sport (with a basswood body and maple cap) was available for only a slightly increased price and was outselling the Sport. Additionally, new models added to the range, such as the Bongo Bass and the SUB range of instruments meant that production runs were at maximum capacity. By dropping the Sport, the decks were cleared for these new models.
The axis Sport first appeared in 1997. It used the same neck as was found on the Axis model (formerly the EVH) and had a solid Ash body.
The early models came in 3 configuration, HH, HSS and SSS, the latter two featuring EBMM’s silent circuit in the single coil positions. These models featured a pickguard and commonly had the zebra humbuckers.
In 1998 a decision was taken to slightly change the configuration of the model. The notable changes at this time included the addition of a two MM90 version and the dis-continuation of the SSS and HSS models. At this time the pickguard was also dropped. During this transition, the pickups were changed from the Zebra colouring, to all black. It was reasoned that they looked better on the ash body with no pickguard.
The Sport ceased production in April 2002, due to falling sales and the fact that the Super Sport (with a basswood body and maple cap) was available for only a slightly increased price and was outselling the Sport. Additionally, new models added to the range, such as the Bongo Bass and the SUB range of instruments meant that production runs were at maximum capacity. By dropping the Sport, the decks were cleared for these new models.
fantastic info......thanks guys!
It's funny (to me)...my first Ball was an Axis....sold it for an ASS (wanted more versatility and the vintage trem)......had to sell the ASS for financial reasons. Now I have a Sport.....
sort of going backwards.......but I like it.
It's funny (to me)...my first Ball was an Axis....sold it for an ASS (wanted more versatility and the vintage trem)......had to sell the ASS for financial reasons. Now I have a Sport.....
sort of going backwards.......but I like it.
