Axis 30th Anniversary

pics of my Albert Lee's

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I finally got a digital camera for my wife......and here are my two Albert Lee guitars. The trans gold is loaded with birdseye although I didn't take that good a pic. I'll take better ones when I learn more about the camera!
 
Those are NICE! Wiping drool from the corner of my mouth now.
 
That blue one is kinda familiar :D but o-o-oh that Trans Orange is sweet with a matching headstock and white pearl guard!! Beautiful guitars!
 
Very, very nice guitars.

I visited an Albert Lee concert last week here in Holland, i expected him to play his pearl blue trem model but instead he played a trans red hardtail model, also very nice!! (is there a color that wouldn't look great on this guitar?:D )

Anyway, enjoy them,

Michell
 
Having never blazed an AL up, I was wondering what the neck profile is similar to. I really like the aesthetics and I'm going thru one of those meltdown phases where I sell a load of gear to replace it with other stuff. This time I'm thinking of MM's as axes since I got the amp and effect rig down to a science. Thanks guys.

Jon Z.


PS: I'm familiar with the Axis, Axis Sport, and JPM necks.

If anyone neds to know, stylisticaly I fall somewhere in between a shredder and an indie rock guy. That being said my current band falls somewhere between Failure and mars volta. Thanks again.
 
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Thanks to all for the nice comments about my AL's. I'll get better pics soon!
 
Jon,

You have got to try an AL, man - all EB/MM necks are sweet, and the Albert Lee is no exception, but the overall guitar design in terms of ergonomics and balance simply can't be beat - in your lap or on a strap, these guitars are practically invisible! they're stealth axes!! uber-comfortable...

The neck (imho) is similar to an Axis, but without the asymetrical back carve - more a solid D shape... I switch very comfortably between my Axis necks and ALs without a thought... The Petrucci is a beautiful neck too, of course, but it's wider and thinner and definitely feels very different from either the Axis or AL...

Hope this helps,

Jim
 
Jim,

Thanks for the advice. It's a shame these guys don't have a custom shop to make me on with 2 'buckers. Tho' that can be remedied with SD Little 59's and such (I favor these more than full size 'buckers). Currently I play teles and jazzmasters and the AL seems like a natural progression.

Thanks man.

Jon Z.
 
I'll have more this weekend. I really want to get some nice close-ups of the birdseye on the trans gold. Thanks for asking:)
 
threeminutesboy said:
I am just wondering how confortable is the Albert Lee model as the shape is kind of weird to me :confused:
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Most comfortable guitar I have ever owned. Ever. And I've own a lot of guitars.
 
The weight and balance couldn't be better. I love sitting on the couch and just noodle for a while. Very comfortable either sitting or standing. The neck shape is simply fantastic. Best I've ever felt by far!
 
The shape seemed odd to at first too...once I convinced myself it was "50's Futuristic" rather than "Pointy 80's Metal" I was ok with it, and now I really like it.
 
tvanveen said:
The shape seemed odd to at first too...once I convinced myself it was "50's Futuristic" rather than "Pointy 80's Metal" I was ok with it, and now I really like it.
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I've always loved the retro vibe from the AL - the oft-quoted "Jetsons guitar" description suits it perfectly, I think...
 
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