A couple of years ago EBMM offered an upgrade option on the maple tops...if your neckplate says "custom made" your Axis must be one of those equipped with an upgraded top.
Ill post pics tomorrow. I used to have gibsons, fendera, jacksons. Esp. Kramer. Ibanez. Dean. Charvels but hell nothing sounded and played like this ebmm axis and i bought it for 1000 bucks only....
My Axis doesn't say Custom Made on the neck plate but on the inside of the neck pocket on the body it has the word "premium" written in red. Been trying to find out what it means, any clues?
Before BFR's, Musicman occationally did some custom pieces. There's one local to me on consignment. It's a Floyd'd Axis with a tone knob and painted burnt Apple.