Music Man Axis w/ Hardtail (Not SuperSport!)

[Jul]

Hello everyone!

I'd like to know when Ernie Ball made the Axis with Hardtail bridge and how much of these where made, which color was avalaible, etc... All infos you have!

Thanks a lot!

 

[TonyEVH5150]

I know it was a transitional model that they made in between the EVH split and when the Sport/Supersport were made. I've owned two that were 1997 models. I've seen them in trans purple, trans amber, honeyburst, sunburst, trans red. I'm not sure if there were any other colors, but I think just about every color the Axis was available in.

Mine

This one now belongs to forum member DaveB

 

[Astrofreq]

I'd like to know when Ernie Ball made the Axis with Hardtail bridge and how much of these where made

Not enough to go around. Tell me if you know of one for sale.

 

[Jul]

Thanks TonyEVH5150 for the answer. Do you how long they made it ? 1years? 2years?

The Purple is amazing here!

Because it was not producted a lot, should it have a higher price than a "normal" Axis Floyd ?

Is it like a "collector" ?

 

[DrBob]

This forum's very own Tim O'Sullivan is something of a conoisseur on the topic of both the EVH and Axis hardtail models. I'm sure he'll be along in time to give you the lowdown on these lovely guitars

 

[threeminutesboy]

Not enough to go around. Tell me if you know of one for sale.

there is one on Ebay now

 

[Jul]

Chtttt!!

 

[TonyEVH5150]

Thanks TonyEVH5150 for the answer. Do you how long they made it ? 1years? 2years?

The Purple is amazing here!

Because it was not producted a lot, should it have a higher price than a "normal" Axis Floyd ?

Is it like a "collector" ?

I think it was only 1-2 years. Again, both of mine were from 1997, and the one on eBay right now is a 1998 model. I don't know the exact build number.

There weren't that many made, especially in certain colors. I think trans amber was the most common. Honeyburst and trans purple are on the rare side. I think they are a little bit of a collector's item, but it's only differnce from the ASS hardtail is the control configuration.

You'd think they would have a higher price than the current Axis/ASS, but I've been able to get both of mine for under $900 US. They seem to be selling for around $800-1000 US.

 

[lenny]

Chtttt!!

Well dude For $1000.00 BIN if you want it i would grab it ,thats a Fine Lookin Plank and i know i would spank it....Worth every cent!....I almost Lost My Stratus Blue A.S.S because i didnt pull the trigger ....dont make that Mistake!!!! KiLLER Flame top as well!!!!!

 

[TonyEVH5150]

there is one on Ebay now

The one on eBay is listed for US buyers only, though I guess it never hurts to ask . . . .

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

This forum's very own Tim O'Sullivan is something of a conoisseur on the topic of both the EVH and Axis hardtail models. I'm sure he'll be along in time to give you the lowdown on these lovely guitars

Sit down children, and I shall begin!

The Axis Hardtail is such a great guitar! I have 3 of them, and as far as I know they have only ever been made in red, amber, sunburst and purple. The red I have was made on 5/96, the amber 9/98, and the sunburst 9/97. What is super rare on the Axis hardtail is a rosewood fingerboard. My sunburst has this, and I have only ever seen another rosewood fingerboard on a red example.

I also have a hardtail EVH, which was made on 12/94. There were only approx 600 of these made, 200 in each red, amber and purple. There were a couple of prototypes in sunburst made, but they never made them into production.

The 'Holy Grail' for me would be to find a green Axis hardtail, but I don't think this will ever happen!

 

[Derek]

Yes!

We offered the Red, Purple, and Gold in a non trem version starting 1/96

Rosewood boards were not available!

January 97 we offered another option in a non trem Sunburst! (Honey Burst now)

April 97 price list shows all 4 colors and a new rosewood option on all Axis Models.

For most of 97-98 this stayed the same until Jan 99 the non trem Axis was only available with a maple neck and Trans gold only! By 2000 the Supersport arrived and the Non trem Axis was history!

Since Green was not offered at this time it may be tough to find a non trem emerald green Axis! But if you do let me know and I'll take it!

 

[GWDavis28]

Jul did you get the PM I sent you?

Here's a picture of my Axis Sport hardtail.

Glenn |B)

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Yes!

We offered the Red, Purple, and Gold in a non trem version starting 1/96

Rosewood boards were not available!

January 97 we offered another option in a non trem Sunburst! (Honey Burst now)

April 97 price list shows all 4 colors and a new rosewood option on all Axis Models.

For most of 97-98 this stayed the same until Jan 99 the non trem Axis was only available with a maple neck and Trans gold only! By 2000 the Supersport arrived and the Non trem Axis was history!

Since Green was not offered at this time it may be tough to find a non trem emerald green Axis! But if you do let me know and I'll take it!

It seems that I have the whole set!

And I will never find a green...........

 

[Smellybum]

Yes!

We offered the Red, Purple, and Gold in a non trem version starting 1/96

Rosewood boards were not available!

January 97 we offered another option in a non trem Sunburst! (Honey Burst now)

April 97 price list shows all 4 colors and a new rosewood option on all Axis Models.

For most of 97-98 this stayed the same until Jan 99 the non trem Axis was only available with a maple neck and Trans gold only! By 2000 the Supersport arrived and the Non trem Axis was history!

Since Green was not offered at this time it may be tough to find a non trem emerald green Axis! But if you do let me know and I'll take it!

Derek Thanks for this, I can't help but wonder with the popularity if the Axis Hardtail would make a comeback in '08 ?? Poppa, you tempted ??!?!?

That said I suppose the supersport is pretty close, I really must find one to try, not one in a 300 mile radius - BUmmer!

 

[jsmith]

I am new to the site and to MusicMan Axis Guitars.. I love mine. I have a family friend that owned one, but sold it to me after years of begging. It is a '97 MusicMan Axis Hardtail in Trans Red in near perfect condition. Few light scratches on the back. How much is that guitar worth with the original case? I got an unbelieveable deal on it, but just curious to see what is is worth. I am not interested in selling, just nice to know the value of something.

 

[Slav123]

Welcome aboard and a pic would help. Is it a Quilt-Top or a Flame-Top and is there a lot of birdseye figuring on the maple neck and board?

Slav

 

[djlynch]

Here is mine in sunburst with piezo. Did I mention I got it for 699 on the bay.

 

[guitfiddle]

Very nice djlynch, and a great price too!

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

The Red Axis hardtail is the EBMM Holy Grail!