Premium Quilt Top?

[Eddie Van Halen]

What is it? Can someone post an example(s)? And does it cost extra

 

[phatduckk]

What is it? Can someone post an example(s)? And does it cost extra

"quilt top" is what they call the crazy wavey looking tops like in this pic here:
http://users.rcn.com/tony.palmer/Images/AxisSSCustom_Body.jpg

compare that to this:
http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/184/184785/folders/129658/904230Closeup.jpg

those pics and many others in the "offical pics" sticky thread
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1654

im pretty sure its extra ...

 

[Eddie Van Halen]

So I would have to guess that this is a normal Sunburst quilt

And this is premium?

Anyone know pricing details?

 

[PeteDuBaldo]

$500 added to list price, buyer's choice of flame or quilt

 

[Eddie Van Halen]

500 bucks?!?!

Holy ****

 

[skabassist13]

maybe its just me, but i like the standard better.

 

[phatduckk]

maybe its just me, but i like the standard better.

i can understand ... i used to think quilt tops looked lame but now i really dig 'em ... not $500 worth but i think they look sweet

 

[koogie2k]

To be honest...$500 is not a bad price for that type of quilt top. I have seen them run much higher with the same grade. You get what you pay for. My buddy who builds handmade axes thinks EBMM's pricing is more than reasonable. But, if you do not get the "Premium Top" you are still getting a killer guitar. It's just a win win situation in my opinion.

 

[skabassist13]

i meant i liked the first one in the two pictures better. which i guess is the standard one. the premium one in those two i dont like so much. but thats me.

 

[jimmyp]

I personally think $500 is a lot, but if you want a guarantee of a stunning top, then what the hell, I think it's worth it. If I really wanted a special guitar, I'd consider paying that bit extra

 

[Eddie Van Halen]

Ya if im gonna spend 2000 bucks on a guitar i want it to look amazing too

 

[Mr. Mike]

I had a shop here in TX quote me the upcharge at $300 for an Axis that I was thinking about ordering... Is it $500? Probably, but the shop may have eaten the other $200 (but I don't know where, because the base price was great, too!).

 

[koogie2k]

I'd jump on it then if it is what they said it is. Killer base plus some $$$ of the premium top....just make sure you get that in writing!

 

[Eddie Van Halen]

What does a premium flame top look like?

 

[tommyindelaware]

I personally think $500 is a lot, but if you want a guarantee of a stunning top, then what the hell, I think it's worth it. If I really wanted a special guitar, I'd consider paying that bit extra

does this upgrade include choice of top AND neck ???

 

[Eddie Van Halen]

you can choose between a maple and rosewood fretboard if i remember correctly, the necks just birds-eye though...if i remember correctly again