Need help identifying Axis late 90's? Solid Black!

[Scott Bolly]

Hi

I just wondered if anyone on here may know anything about the guitar I have.

I have looked at a lot of photos of early production Axis', but can't see any solid Black with a pickguard? I just wondered if this has been added by a previous owner!

The original single ply pickguard is the cream one, I swapped for the black 3 ply as I thought it looked a little cooler, but both looked great.

Cheers guys and thanks for any advice!

 

[Sweat]

From Serial Number DB

 

[Sweat]

Looks like the PG was an add on, pretty nice for 26 years old, though not a fan of the PG

 

[Scott Bolly]

Cheers Sweat!
I will probably leave one of the PG's on, as like you said it is in great condition so any protection from scratches is good. If it had a Trans top it would be a different story!

 

[DrKev]

Welcome to the forum family Scott! Great guitar!

I really like the cream pickguard.

 

[Scott Bolly]

Thanks DrKev

Thanks for the warm welcome & the comment!

 

[Sweat]

Nice guitar just not a fan of PG on Axis/ Axis Super Sport Guitars, hell who am I kidding not a PG fan period though I have some with PG

 

[fogman]

Welcome to the forum, and beautiful guitar!
I love those. Still kicking myself for not getting one when there were many for sale everywhere, and for cheap.

 

[Scott Bolly]

Nice guitar just not a fan of PG on Axis/ Axis Super Sport Guitars, hell who am I kidding not a PG fan period though I have some with PG

 

[Scott Bolly]

Welcome to the forum, and beautiful guitar!
I love those. Still kicking myself for not getting one when there were many for sale everywhere, and for cheap.

Cheers Fogman!
Appreciate the comment.

 

[GWDavis28]

The older recessed plates were a great touch!!!!

Congrats!!!!

Glenn |B)

 

[Scott Bolly]

Cheers Glenn

 

[fbecir]

Hello

You need a mirror pickguard like Phil Lynott with his famous black Precision bass !

 

[Scott Bolly]

Nice! The trouble is they are all pretty hard to find as they only seem to be on ebay and are usually made to order! The Black 3 ply one I ordered as a bit of a change on the Axis cost me nearly £40.00!

 

[jlf599]

Nice! The trouble is they are all pretty hard to find as they only seem to be on ebay and are usually made to order! The Black 3 ply one I ordered as a bit of a change on the Axis cost me nearly £40.00!

Definitely not cheaper, but you can get just about anything:

https://pickguardheaven.com/product-category/music-man/axis/

 

[Scott Bolly]

Thanks for the link. Trouble is I am in the UK!

 

[xjbebop]

Black gittars rock....

 

[Scott Bolly]

Hi Guys!

Thanks for all the great comments!

Just a quick update as I have heard back from the helpful people at EBMM Customer Services

They said that between 1998 & 1999 the Solid Black Axis' could be ordered from Dealers to come with a Cream pickguard fitted from the Factory, which is pretty cool and probably means that there are not that many around. (but I am only be guessing on that as just 1 year of availability?)

Is "Solid Black" a colour that has always been available as an option?

Most Axis' I see are figured tops , with SS models coming fitted with PG's. I have seen they also did a "Black Sparkle" finish?

 

[xjbebop]

It's been rumored for a long time that when a figured top doesn't meet standards , they get sent to the solid color paint line...
Can't confirm it, but I believe a number of instrument brands do this... just makes sense...
But considering it's a custom dealer order, that doesn't apply. I'd think with the factory p/g, it's rather rare... nice score!

 

[Scott Bolly]

Thank you. Appreciate the comments.