Question EB MM Axis SS... How'd they get the truss rod in there!

[imaginenewmedia]

Just checkin my EB MM Axis SS. ( S/N G16820). It's got a one piece birds eye maple neck (I think). Fretboard is integral to the neck, and I can't see any joints or book matching. How'd they get the truss rod in there?
Andy

 

[DirtyHippie]

I saw a video, but can't find it, that they cut the fingerboard and neck from the same piece of wood on most instruments
. Then when they glue it back together, the seam is virtually invisible.

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

It took me years (pre internet) to find out how it was done. Its a work of art for sure!

 

[dave1812]

I think you're talking about that video
It's awesome to see how those beautiful instruments are made
They are also he only company I know, that uses liquid binding
Ernie Ball Music Man Factory Tour - Harmony Central

 

[Eric O'Reilly]

Peavey used the same poured liquid binding for the wolfgang ,( as per Ed's orders).

 

[dave1812]

Peavey used the same poured liquid binding for the wolfgang ,( as per Ed's orders).

But who want's to play Peavey? The Wolfgang is just a knockoff off an Axis, it looks like a bastard
Nowhere near the Original Axis EVH

 

[Samoht]

From my viewpoint, it's the silliest signature guitar change I can think of. A/B comparison reveals that the Peavey is an inferior copy in every way. It makes Guthrie Govan's move from Suhr to Charvel seem down right logical by comparison.

Just my opinion

 

[Eric O'Reilly]

Dude the peaveys are awesome! I actually like them better. But i love the evh. The build quality of the wolfgangs are unrivaled.

 

[Eric O'Reilly]

I own both and love them both though. And would really love a purple evh!

 

[ozzyrules]

But who want's to play Peavey? The Wolfgang is just a knockoff off an Axis, it looks like a bastard
Nowhere near the Original Axis EVH

Nice one Dave! I played a Peavey once. I was amazed at how different the neck profile was. It's almost like it was designed by a guitarist other than Eddie. I'll keep my Balls, thank you!

 

[Samoht]

Dude the peaveys are awesome! I actually like them better. But i love the evh. The build quality of the wolfgangs are unrivaled.

Great for thee, but not for me. Unrivaled? Ha!

 

[dave1812]

The Headstock looks so wrong to me, and bodyshape looks like a 6 year old stretched a pic of an axis around
I played their Cirrus Basses for a while, and they are great Instruments for sure
But we're on the MusicMan Forum here, so my final point is, EBMMs are better ��

 

[dave1812]

I'm currently thinking about selling my two PRS aswell, since I didn't play them for 3 years or so
And they were my Pride and my absolute Favorite
But Big Poppa and his guys in SLO just know how to build perfect Instruments, and EVH only left because of his management or so, I'd have to read that article again to be sure.
I believe they didn't wan't another Top Player besides Eddie to play MM so when BP wanted to make a Guitar for Luke, Eddies Managers went to Peavey

 

[imaginenewmedia]

Thanks, DirtyHippie for a decent answer. The rest were non answers or OT on EVH ****!

 

[imaginenewmedia]

Takin my thread back! Hi DirtyHippie, this is the video.

Sterling Ball does a factory walk through. Around the 10 minute mark he shows how the maple "fretboard" is cut off the neck blank and glued back on after the truss rod is installed. Interesting thing is that the 'fretboard' has the shape of the headstock on it at that point, and the whole neck is shaped after the fretboard piece is glued on.
Andy

 

[dave1812]

Thanks, DirtyHippie for a decent answer. The rest were non answers or OT on EVH ****!

Totally forgot what the Thread was about
I'm just wondering, do the Rosewood Necks get built the same way? Without a seam?
I never had a Rosewood Necked MM in my hands

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

They are built the same way, and you can just about see the seam. It's still a flawless job!

 

[Jeong]

I've always wondered that myself. Also i wonder why they some companies do graphite or titanium rod reinforcement while others don't. I don't seem to notice too much of a difference.