Question about Axis built in January 2019

[franko5150]

I'm looking into purchasing my first EBMM Axis. I have a questions. Do Axis guitars made in January 2019 come with the stainless steel frets? I've heard yes and no. Can anyone confirm? I checked the serial number data base and it was built Jan 16th, 2019.

 

[Stratty316]

It depends on the model, there were several "special edition" runs that had SS Frets. Do you have a photo of your Axis? SS Frets and roasted maple necks became a standard option in 2020. Yukatan Blue and Roasted Amber Burst were the first 2 colors of "standard" Axis to offer SS frets.

 

[franko5150]

It depends on the model, there were several "special edition" runs that had SS Frets. Do you have a photo of your Axis? SS Frets and roasted maple necks became a standard option in 2020. Yukatan Blue and Roasted Amber Burst were the first 2 colors of "standard" Axis to offer SS frets.

https://reverb.com/item/95052403-ernie-ball-music-man-axis-2021-clear

This one.

 

[Stratty316]

That guitar is a standard "Natural" finished Axis and has a non-roasted figured maple neck so I am going to say that guitar has nickel frets. To be honest, I prefer this model and the nickel frets... but to each, their own. This is a great guitar as is and the price seems fair. You won't be disappointed with this guitar if you pull the trigger.

 

[Sweat]

Get the serial number, SN database may tell you, definitely does not help that the seller has so few pics

 

[franko5150]

Get the serial number, SN database may tell you, definitely does not help that the seller has so few pics

I got the serial number & looked it up, but it didn't say anything about the frets. Just when it was made and the top.

 

[franko5150]

That guitar is a standard "Natural" finished Axis and has a non-roasted figured maple neck so I am going to say that guitar has nickel frets. To be honest, I prefer this model and the nickel frets... but to each, their own. This is a great guitar as is and the price seems fair. You won't be disappointed with this guitar if you pull the trigger.

I liked the price, but I was kind of hoping for the roasted neck and stainless steel frets.

 

[Sweat]

Sometimes it does have more info , sometimes not, that reverb post screams run to me, three pics and description "mint" is a no go from me, dudes need to put some effort into it, what makes you like this?????????

 

[DrKev]

Yeah, I'm with Keith here. He's never sold anything on reverb and if someone wants 2 grand for anything I need more photos. But also if you want roasted/stainless you'll not be 100% happy and might always second-guess that guitar. Better to wait.