What axis to choose?

[Awaking]

Hello. I have an ability to buy one of these guitars:
Axis #1, 2012 year, $1600
Axis SS #2, 2011, $1480

The first one has more "bird's eyes" and some strange things:
Upper left tuner is screwed awry?

The same problem with string fixator on the head. It's not parallel to the top locks?


What Axis to choose?
Thank you in advance.

 

[DrKev]

But that is some nice birdseye and the tuner and string retainer alignment (which may not be as it looks in the photo, because of perspective etc.) are very minor issues that wouldn't bother me much. But, wow!, the top on the second one axis is astonishing! And I'd prefer the Music Man vintage trem to the Floyd. And it's lower priced.

 

[Awaking]

I'd like SS more too, but the neck is not even similar to a" bird's eye" =(

 

[BrickGlass]

I'd get a SS if I could. The top on that SS is really impressive.

 

[DrKev]

I'd like SS more too, but the neck is not even similar to a" bird's eye" =(

Yes, but nobody will ever hear the birsdeye, most non-guitarists won't even care, and with your eyes closed, both necks will feel equally good.

Of course, the birdseye is very cool, and the chrome pickup covers on that guitar are even more cool again.

Decisions, decisions!

 

[Matte23]

Supersport!! That fantastic maple top and the vintage tremolo can beat the floyd in sustain and no lost the pitch!!

 

[ozzyrules]

Really depends on what music you're playing. I'd go for the Ass, though. Killer top and single coil capability with blade switch makes all the difference in the world. I'd negotiate a better price as well. Call Robbie Gustin at GC Dallas. He still has some Tributes that are marked down.

 

[Spudmurphy]

I'd say Supersport too!!

 

[aleclee]

Do you want a Floyd? If so, the answer is simple. If not, the answer is simple.

If you don't care, the answer isn't quite so simple but I'd suggest the slightly more versatile SS.

 

[guitarp77]

Lol, finding a thread when I'm about to dive for a Tribute and hearing everyone praise the SS...

This is kinda confusing...and makes the decition harder than I thought...

 

[DrKev]

Yes, and we enjoy the confusion too.

 

[ily]

the SS without doubt if it 'll be for me
crazy top ,more cheap and i don't love chrome PU on AXIS

but you have notice more birdseye on the Axis it's maybe very important for you
the defaults seems to be minor

difficult to choose for you

 

[bbake1]

Gotta have the locking trem. Just my preference. Such a dilema to have. You can't go wrong with either one. Good luck in choosing, and don't forget we must have pics on arrival.

 

[Awaking]

I have just bought the Super Sport =)
And now I'm waiting for the arrival.

Good luck in choosing, and don't forget we must have pics on arrival.

Ok)

Thanks everyone for the advices!

 

[TSHOW]

You can't go wrong.......I love the SS and all of my Tributes!!!!! They are both great guitars!!! Good luck....listen to OzzyRules post....too...

 

[guitarp77]

I got so confused I lost the auction on the Tribute :s

 

[ozzyrules]

Now that you've got the Super Sport, do what I would have done: Buy em both, or buy this one on the FS thread:


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Axis, Guitar Center special run, 2-tone burst, All stock, not modified in any way, Includes original case, Barely played.
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[TSHOW]

Congratulations!!!!!!!

 

[Awaking]

Now that you've got the Super Sport, do what I would have done: Buy em both, or buy this one on the FS thread:


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Axis, Guitar Center special run, 2-tone burst, All stock, not modified in any way, Includes original case, Barely played.
Price lowered: $1175 shipped in ConUS.

Thanks for the offer, but I'm from Russia)

 

[RobW]

I'm a sucker for a sweet birdseye neck, but the top on that SS is superb!