Confused about Axis neck vs. EVH neck

[Lord Toneking]

I'm sorry. I don't understand your question. Yes, the Wolf neck is significantly different than the Axis/EVH neck. They only things they have in common are the asymmetrical design and the oil finish, but even that is different (gunstock vs. lemon oil).

Does this answer your question?

What I'm saying is, I wonder if Eddie realized that he really did'nt care for the EBMM neck afterall...otherwise the Peavey necks would've been exact to the EBMM's because he's such a freak about that stuff.

make sense?

 

[wired]

I think 1/32" more width is so slight, it would be difficult to tell the difference. Having said that, my Axis Sport neck feels slightly deeper, or thicker, than my EVH neck, especially at the lower registers. But, that aspect of the neck wasn't changed, so I think it's more perception than anything else.

 

[hbucker]

What I'm saying is, I wonder if Eddie realized that he really did'nt care for the EBMM neck afterall...otherwise the Peavey necks would've been exact to the EBMM's because he's such a freak about that stuff.

make sense?

Makes sense to me. I don't suppose we'll ever know the real answer. I'll be interested to hear what the neck is like on the next generation of Wolfgang.

 

[5Stringer]

Here's the story: when we did the original Edward Van Halen guitar, the neck was computer-designed to replicate Eddie's old Kramer guitar. The C & C machines cut the necks accordingly, but because we hand-sand every neck from that point there are and were bound to be variances. The Axis neck is the same except for the aforementioned 1/32" of an inch addition in the body side. The reason we added that was because of the numerous players who complained about the skinniness of the upper neck. when the guitar was the EVH of course we couldn't do anything about that, but when Eddie left and we renamed the guitar the Axis, that and the switch location (which was another complaint), were the first two things that came to mind as far as changes/improvents.

Now you know!

Dan

 

[Lord Toneking]

Here's the story: when we did the original Edward Van Halen guitar, the neck was computer-designed to replicate Eddie's old Kramer guitar. The C & C machines cut the necks accordingly, but because we hand-sand every neck from that point there are and were bound to be variances. The Axis neck is the same except for the aforementioned 1/32" of an inch addition in the body side. The reason we added that was because of the numerous players who complained about the skinniness of the upper neck. when the guitar was the EVH of course we couldn't do anything about that, but when Eddie left and we renamed the guitar the Axis, that and the switch location (which was another complaint), were the first two things that came to mind as far as changes/improvents.

Now you know!

Dan

ok then...here's another question

If you played an EVH model and an Axis model side by side, would they tonally sound the same?

thanks!

 

[beej]

ok then...here's another question

If you played an EVH model and an Axis model side by side, would they tonally sound the same?

thanks!

Construction and pickups are the same. Floyds are slightly different.

They'd sound as similar as two guitars can sound. Due to differences in the wood, etc. no two guitars are the same.

 

[5Stringer]

What he said!

What beej said, though I would add the slight differences in the bridges probably wouldn't amount to much of any tone difference. It would be pretty much about the wood.

Dan

 

[hbucker]

Not to mention, the youngest EVH is 11 years old now. Comparing an 11+ year old guitar to a new one, there's bound to be some subtle differences.

I solved the "problem" with the EVH switch by turning it sideways so it switches front to back instead of up and down. Now I don't accidentally switch it when I'm playing and I can tell which pickup is selected at a glance. The over all location on the Axis is probably better though.

 

[slukather]

Not to mention, the youngest EVH is 11 years old now. Comparing an 11+ year old guitar to a new one, there's bound to be some subtle differences.

I solved the "problem" with the EVH switch by turning it sideways so it switches front to back instead of up and down. Now I don't accidentally switch it when I'm playing and I can tell which pickup is selected at a glance. The over all location on the Axis is probably better though.

When l used to play a EVH, l never had that problem, l actually liked where the selector switch was on the EVH, but l just play the Luke now, and l'm happy.

Scott.

 

[MPM]

hey hbucker, clever idea with the switch!

 

[robguitar]

Hardtail EVH??? Pretty cool!

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Yup!

 

[robguitar]

Very Cool!!!!

Are those the original saddles?

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Very Cool!!!!

Are those the original saddles?

No they are Graphtech saddles. I find the all black ones sound much better than the Ferraglide hybrid ones. They hardly change the sound, and it means you NEVER break strings!

 

[Sticky1973]

Tim, I am sure i've said this before, but those saddles look great in the EVH.

I am also intrigued right now as to what "Tesco Value Products" you are using!

Too funny, brother

 

[straycat113]

There is a slight difference between the EVH,Wolfgang and Axis necks even on the same models as I have multiple models of Wolfs and the Axis and one Evh. But I can understand that micro difference in comfort on certain axes. I have to say they are one of the greatest necks in history as Eddie hit it on the head.I never bonded with the neck on the Petrucci and to me it kills a fantastic ax ,to thin like an Ibanez Wizard though I know others love them.But I come from the Fender school of Strats and had no problem switching to any of Eddies necks fit like a glove.

 

[Headstock]

Holy dead thread resurrection Batman!

 

[rmh925]

holy dead thread resurrection batman!

+1

 

[Big Poppa]

uuugh It is funny to see people claim feel a difference between a new neck and one that has been played 15 years...I agree they feel different but it is the same program and the same sanders believe it or not many of the old timers are still in sanding

 

[Stratty316]

They are so close its hard to tell a real difference. I have owned both and prefer the Axis only because my 1996 Trans Gold Axis is my everyday player. I notice a difference in new Axis guitars but only because they don't have 13 years of blood, sweat and tears in them.... aka "Mojo". New ones have yet to earn it through playing. I generally think that what makes a Music Man so attractive to play is that tiny bit of "Mojo" that gets into the neck as you break in your guitar thanks to that wonderful oiled neck. Its also about being familiar with your guitar and at some point you know what it is going to sound like, what its going to feel like and what you can get away with on that guitar. Also, keep in mind that every neck is still sanded by hand and oiled by hand so there is going to be a tiny difference... but not much. So it really breaks down to whichever guitar is your natural choice is going to feel the best. Afterall, didn't BP say they were just 4 pieces of wood and some metal parts?