Matchbook vs Flame Axis

[ex3.8]

I just won an auction for an Axis. i feel kind of stupid but it just hit me that it has a Matchbook top! Not because i want to convince myself but i think i like it better than a flame? Is there a reason why they have matchbook now?

 

[s6275]

Uh, what?

Some pictures of the guitar would help. I'm new to the EBMM arena (actually my first one is due 12/22!), but I think ALL the maple-top guitars are "bookmatched" maple, whether its flame or quilt. That just means they take a piece of maple, cut its THICKNESS in half like slicing a loaf of bread, and then open those "slices" like a book, laying them side-by-side when they apply them to the top of the guitar. That's my best definition of "bookmatched."

I hope that helps.

 

[Big Poppa]

you are correct sir

 

[ex3.8]

Here is the actual axis photo.

http://www.ernieball.com/mmonline/specs/instruments_axis.html
book match or Matchbook (looks like the inside of a matchbook)

And here is the other

http://www.ernieball.com/mmonline/color_chart/images_lg/colorchart_19.jpg

Flame.

 

[ex3.8]

you are correct sir

hmmm but am'i crazy or do those two look different?

 

[Dargin]

Both are bookmatched. One is flame (tigerstripe), the other is quilt.

 

[threeminutesboy]

I just won an auction for an Axis. i feel kind of stupid but it just hit me that it has a Matchbook top! Not because i want to convince myself but i think i like it better than a flame? Is there a reason why they have matchbook now?

Don't think too much and enjoy your new Axe who cares Flame or Quilt as long as you like it

 

[THE_EB_KID]

FYI:
The first pic is a "BOOKMATCHED" FLAME MAPLE TOP
the second isn't flame maple its QUILTED MAPLE.
In the past 20 years of buying, playing, studing guitar
never once have I heard or seen a "MATCHBOOK" top.
I think the problem lies more in the person who wrote
the item description for the auction. IMHO...

 

[ex3.8]

Cheech! yeah sorry, my bad.... You know when you read what you want to read!!!
Like threeminutes says... This will be my 3rd EB. Can't wait.

 

[THE_EB_KID]

Its cool!!!!!!!!! Congrat's on the axis!!!Post some pics!

 

[robelinda2]

yep get us some pics!

 

[ex3.8]

Here she is...or will be..



sister 1



sister 2

 

[threeminutesboy]

nice flame axis and amazing birdeye neck on sister 2

Birdeyes neck are kinda rare on the silo special