So I've fallen in love with an Axis that has a particular top and neck combo that so speaks to me. Problem is that I am not a Floyd type trem player. I've got a Super Sport with a hard tail that is right on with my style. But god damn, this guitar speaks to me. What to do, what to do.
kneeoh
Well-known member
Unless it's been modified, the Axis Floyds are set flat to the body of the guitar, not floating.
Stratty316
Well-known member
I have transitioned from the Floyd to the MM vintage trem these days. In fact, I have swore off Floyd trems... Unless it's an Axis. It fits that guitar so well, doesn't float and is worth the hastle involved with changing strings. The standard Axis (or BFR) is such a monster tone machine that it is totally worth it! It's also very, very versatile tone wise. I say go for it... You won't regret it.
So let's see it... I'm in love with the PDN Neptune Blue BFR on EBay.
So let's see it... I'm in love with the PDN Neptune Blue BFR on EBay.
Last edited:
Flash Gordon
Well-known member
Is it the one over at Willcutt? It's listed on EBay as (825)... Don't hesitate too long... It may disappear.
Good call Flash - it's a Willcutt guitar, but not 825. Here is the one that has my eye, I love natural finish on the Axis guitars! Also, strange that I fell in love with the look of the rosewood neck. My other 3 E.B.s (2 A.L.s and 1 S.S.) have maple necks with birdseye or flame to die for.
Last edited:
I've heard here and there that the Axis has better tone that the Super Sport. I have a S.S. and it is truly and easily my #1 tone machine. Is it possible that tha Axis sounds better? If so why?
If the guitar speaks to you, then it speaks to you. Who cares about the trem, especially a Floyd that is decked. If anything, the floyd will be WAY more comfortable to rest your hand on. The vintage MM trem saddles will literally tear a hole in your hand.
kestrou
Well-known member
You ain't bought that thing yet? Come on - it's been 12 whole hours - get off the pot! 
Kevin
Kevin
Stratty316
Well-known member
I have ways thought this to be the case. My main reasoning is that with the wood combos being the same the extra tone pot and wiring seemed to cut some of the output and ballsieness out of the tone. Tamed it, if you will. However, the Axis Sport was based off of an Ash body and I have always thought it had amazing tone... Captured the ballsieness of the regular Axis much better than that of the ASS.
Thanks for your thoughts Stratty - now what does a rosewood fretboard do to the tone??
Benji Peterson
Well-known member
A others have said, being that the floyd on the Axis model is decked it's very likely that it won't cause any difference to your playing from a hardtail. If the trem raises during standard string bends tighten the trem screws a bit until it doesn't. Should feel like a hardtail after that.
Tollywood
Well-known member
I love that top. Go for it!
Flash Gordon
Well-known member
1). IMHO, rosewood FB does not change the tone, but it is more dense than a maple FB. I think it translates a bit more sustain... But I am nobody special.
2). If you are going to purchase from Willcutt, give James Adkins over there a call. I have purchased 4 Axis from him in the last 2 years.
2). If you are going to purchase from Willcutt, give James Adkins over there a call. I have purchased 4 Axis from him in the last 2 years.
Good call Flash - it's a Willcutt guitar, but not 825. Here is the one that has my eye, I love natural finish on the Axis guitars! Also, strange that I fell in love with the look of the rosewood neck. My other 3 E.B.s (2 A.L.s and 1 S.S.) have maple necks with birdseye or flame to die for.
Ive been eye balling that one... You better buy it in the next couple weeks
Flash Gordon
Well-known member
Ive been eye balling that one... You better buy it in the next couple weeks
LOL.... I look at their inventory a few times a week myself! Now who's got $3K I can borrow?
straycat113
Well-known member
I have the same Axis minus the rosewood board and like Mat in my older age don't play with Floyds much anymore, except on my EVH/Axis models. If you can clip the balls off your strings you can play with a Floyd, don't listen to all these guys who make it sound like you have to be as smart as Dr Kev to re-string lol. It really is easy and you will get the hang of it in no time. Also that guitar is seriously a piece of eye candy and if you don't make a move it isn't going to be there long.
Flash Gordon
Well-known member
I just string mine backwards... Leaving the balls at the top. Once I tune it up, locks down... Clip those ball ends right off.
Stratty316
Well-known member
Everyone has a trick for making it easier to restring a floyded guitar. You totally get used to it and it becomes less and less of an issue over time.
