EBMM Axis (or other guitars) back...opinion

[franko5150]

Just curious, I was wondering why do they paint a lot of the back side of guitars a solid color instead of leaving them where we can see the grain of the wood? My personal preference is being able to see the grain, but I've noticed the guitars I'm interested in seem to have the back side painted a solid color.

 

[Stratty316]

On the Axis it is due to the basswood body. It isn't the prettiest wood and can sometimes have some discolorations that are not conducive to a high end guitar.