Picking up my EBMM Axis - what to look out for?

[Tim O'Sullivan]

I had an Axis with taps, and I didnt really like it at all. It just sounded all weak. But you may like it!

 

[jongitarz]

Do you think that has anything to do with your location in the desert? You don't really have the humidity swings that other areas of the country do. I live in Minnesota and we go from bone dry in the winter to nice 90% humidity come the 4th of July through Spetember. Almost all of my guitars have experienced fret sprout during the winter and into late spring when the humidity rises, UNLESS I go to great lengths to really over humidify the room they're in.

Now, the sprouting isn't bad, but it is noticeable nonetheless. The only guitar this has never happened to is my JP, and I don't know why. I've had two EVHs, an Axis, and AL that have all had sprout and even my new 20th has a bit (probably from being in a very very dry GC for almost a year!). But I don't do anything extra besides the lemon oil 3-4 time a year - and then the minor sprout goes away by mid-June or so. Not trying to pick a fight Jon, but I think that geography (and in particular, large humidity changes) can effect the occurrence of fret sprout. But I could be wrong.

I am not in the desert but yes, weather does play a part in how wood reacts. That being said, I still think it is so rare that it is a non issue.

 

[roburado]

Guys - just picked it up and it is fabualous! I will post some pictures v.soon...... A question - is fitting coil taps a regular mod / is it advised / does it work well? Just though about it in the car on the way home!

Just get the Axis Super Sport.

 

[jwdude]

Here are the pics.

First attempt!

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

First attempt!

Its just like the Stoners one!

 

[Eilif]

For the linguistically challenged:

It should be "thy instrument", not "thine instrument".

Be at peace my son, thine instrument will surely be without fault.

 

[GuitarHack]

Pulled the trigger and picking up on Saturday - brand new trans blue Axis - v.excited.....

Question - what to look out for on first inspection? Are there any common faults to check for?

Any advice appreciated!

Only problem I had when I picked mine up was the 15yr old know-it-all hovering over me in the music store who said, "Aw dude, you should've gotten a Les Paul! Slash plays a Les Paul!"

That problem went away after a minute or two, and then my Axis was better than perfect.

 

[Beth]

Do you think that has anything to do with your location in the desert? You don't really have the humidity swings that other areas of the country do. I live in Minnesota and we go from bone dry in the winter to nice 90% humidity come the 4th of July through Spetember. Almost all of my guitars have experienced fret sprout during the winter and into late spring when the humidity rises, UNLESS I go to great lengths to really over humidify the room they're in.

Jon and the Music Man factory are not in the desert. They're actually only about 10 minutes away from the coast in San Luis Obispo. ---> Map of San Luis Obispo, CA by MapQuest

The Ernie Ball string and accessory factory is in the desert in Coachella, CA. ---> Map of Coachella, CA by MapQuest

Contrary to popular belief, both of these parts of California do have quite dramatic humidity changes.

 

[threeminutesboy]

hey Beth thanks for this post, it really helps the poor French that I am !!

Nice Axis btw and I'm sure there is no "issue" with it as usual

 

[Ricman]

Wow, that's an awesome top...like a sea of bubbles.
Congrats mate.

 

[jongitarz]

SLO looks better on mapquest too!