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mb99zz

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I've only had my ASS for a few days, but I wanted to send a quick report. First off, the action is fantastic. This is the best neck of any guitar I've owned and/or played. The overall craftsmanship is top notch.

I can get many sounds out of the five-way switch. I’m still trying to nail down the right settings on my amp with some of the switch positions, but the sound is very good. I tend to prefer the neck and center positions the most. I just need some time to play around with my amp settings.

Does this guitar ever go out of tune???? I played with some friends last night in our drummer’s basement. I had to make a minor tuning adjustment before we started playing and that was it. We played for a good 3 hours and the guitar stayed in perfect tune. That room started out a cool comfortable temperature and ended up a very hot and humid sauna. Three amps, a PA, and four guys in a small room---- it was like a locker room. My buddy had a Strat and had to tune several times. Had I been playing my archtop, I would have tuned up several times myself. How sweet is that?

When I first started playing the Axis standing up with a strap, I had a hard time finding a comfortable position. Last night I must have done something right because it was all fine and good. I think I need a new strap though. The position I preferred had my strap’s adjustment buckle right on my shoulder. Any ASS owners have a suggestion for a comfortable strap?

Needless to say, I’m very pleased. I love this guitar.
 

fogman

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glad you're loving it.
that'll be my 3rd Music Man in time.
they stay in tune so long, that when they finally do, i actually have to think about what the problem is.
congrats again.
 

RocketRalf

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Put the strap the other way around in the guitar (with the single end in the lower body and the loop on the horn), that may get the buckle out of your shoulder. It might look weird on your strap though. It actually looks better on mine (I have a standard black EB nylon strap).

This is the strap, and the tip facing the camera is what I connect to the lower body button

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zyx345

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Put the strap the other way around in the guitar (with the single end in the lower body and the loop on the horn), that may get the buckle out of your shoulder. It might look weird on your strap though. It actually looks better on mine (I have a standard black EB nylon strap).

This is the strap, and the tip facing the camera is what I connect to the lower body button

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+1 on the above. Thats how I have the strap on my Axis as well.
 

spychocyco

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There's no neck like the Axis neck. You'll love it more the longer you play it.

I use a leather strap -- no buckles -- so, sorry I can't help there.
 

JMB27

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Glad to hear you're happy with your new Super Sport. I am convinced they are my favorite EBMM model .... though there is always time for others, just not the extra cash to expand the collection .... yet :):cool:

as for strap suggestions? I have been using leather and generally avoided the buckle problem .....so not sure what to suggest otherwise

cheers always, eh

Joel
 
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