Axis caused a problem at rehearsal!

[MN246]

Last night at rehearsal some of my band members really wanted me to use my LP for a couple of songs. The problem is, that if I bring my Axis I never play anything else.

It's the only guitar that I've ever owned in 30 years of playing that impresses me every single time I pick it up.

 

[Tobin31]

I understand

I have owned an EBMM EVH for two weeks and have recently played my other guitars i.e. the Les Paul, Strat, Tele etc. None of them feel right anymore. I so understand why people love EBMM. I now want to get a new EB. Not sure what model now but I so find that my gibson/fender days are over.

Cheers,

Tobin

 

[candid_x]

It's the addiction conspiracy, I tells ya.

 

[brentrocks]

I have owned an EBMM EVH for two weeks and have recently played my other guitars i.e. the Les Paul, Strat, Tele etc. None of them feel right anymore. I so understand why people love EBMM. I now want to get a new EB. Not sure what model now but I so find that my gibson/fender days are over.

Cheers,

Tobin

get an Albert Lee...i was very addicted to the Axis/EVH in my early EB days, but i love my AL!!!

 

[Astrofreq]

It's the addiction conspiracy, I tells ya.

no man, they are just better guitars

 

[philiprst]

At the risk of sounding contrary, you might want to think about their opinion and keep an open mind. What I have found is that other band members tend to focus on the tone I am producing and how it fits with the specific songs whereas I tend to be much more focused on playability and the particular tones I am familiar with. I have had a few occasions, especially when recording, that the guitar part fits the song better when not using my first choice instrument. Just so you know, I play Les Pauls and a variety of EBMMs. The EBMMs are modern guitars with all the features that modern playing demands, The Les Paul is an old-time design that puts up quite a fight. However, there is nothing that sounds like a Les Paul through a Marshall stack

 

[SteveB]

Last night at rehearsal some of my band members really wanted me to use my LP for a couple of songs. The problem is, that if I bring my Axis I never play anything else.

It's the only guitar that I've ever owned in 30 years of playing that impresses me every single time I pick it up.

Tell them you sold the LP.

 

[threeminutesboy]

get an Albert Lee...i was very addicted to the Axis/EVH in my early EB days, but i love my AL!!!

I can only second that

 

[greenwizard]

At the risk of sounding contrary, you might want to think about their opinion and keep an open mind. What I have found is that other band members tend to focus on the tone I am producing and how it fits with the specific songs whereas I tend to be much more focused on playability and the particular tones I am familiar with. I have had a few occasions, especially when recording, that the guitar part fits the song better when not using my first choice instrument. Just so you know, I play Les Pauls and a variety of EBMMs. The EBMMs are modern guitars with all the features that modern playing demands, The Les Paul is an old-time design that puts up quite a fight. However, there is nothing that sounds like a Les Paul through a Marshall stack

You make some valid points. I find that when people are looking for a specific tone it's one they are comfortable with (like an LP through a marshall) and not necessarily one that fits the song. Most EBMM's are adaptable enough to fit well into a song (or stick out if that's what you want). The challenge is breaking the mold of the other people in a band and getting them to realize that what you have to offer is better than what they're used to.

As for nothing sounding like and LP through a Marshall, I'd say nothing sounds like a JP through a Mesa Boogie!!

 

[philiprst]

Absolutely, that's why I have a Marshall halfstack and a Les Paul, and a Mark IV and a JP6!

As for nothing sounding like and LP through a Marshall, I'd say nothing sounds like a JP through a Mesa Boogie!!

 

[greenwizard]

Absolutely, that's why I have a Marshall halfstack and a Les Paul, and a Mark IV and a JP6!

Nice!!

 

[MN246]

At the risk of sounding contrary, you might want to think about their opinion and keep an open mind. What I have found is that other band members tend to focus on the tone I am producing and how it fits with the specific songs whereas I tend to be much more focused on playability and the particular tones I am familiar with. I have had a few occasions, especially when recording, that the guitar part fits the song better when not using my first choice instrument. Just so you know, I play Les Pauls and a variety of EBMMs. The EBMMs are modern guitars with all the features that modern playing demands, The Les Paul is an old-time design that puts up quite a fight. However, there is nothing that sounds like a Les Paul through a Marshall stack

I agree about keeping an open mind, and I am totally open to suggestion from others especially when we are recording. At rehearsal I usually take a different approach. Since the main goal is usually composition and arrangement I'm not all that particular about tone. Although the tone of my Axis is superior to my other guitars. The Les Paul is an exception in that it's tone isn't better it's just different.

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

I actually really like Les Pauls, but my bad back doesnt.

 

[MN246]

I actually really like Les Pauls, but my bad back doesnt.

That's one of the major reasons I don't play the LP at rehearsal more. It sounds and plays great, but it kills my back. I get tone, that while different, is just as good as the LP and better playability with no sore back when I pick up the Axis.

I didn't start this thread because I wanted to bash any other manufacturer. There are a lot of good choices out there for instruments. I however, believe that EBMM makes the best guitars available at any price. I've owned many different brands in my 30+ years of playing, some of them much more expensive than my Axis or JP. I can honestly say I've never played a PRS or a Carvin that wasn't awesome. That said, I don't think either of those brands are built as well as Music Man.

 

[Sub1 Zero]

I think if I were in a band and they told me I should play a Les Paul, I'd probably tell them to **** ** ****, especially if i played a big role in writing and arranging.

I'm no @$$hole but I sure am stubborn

 

[greenwizard]

^^Here would be my conversation:
"Why don't you play an LP," says the singer "I think that's a nice tone that everyone likes."
"Why don't you sing like Justin Timberlake" I say, "Apparently everyone likes him!"

 

[Butch Snyder]

I had the same thing happen to me when I played in a Country band. I brought my newly aquired Albert Lee to rehreasal and everybody asked, "Where is your Tele?" I said, "Take a listen..."

They said, "Nevermind..."