Question What should my next EBMM guitar be?

[mark197d]

I've had my first EBMM Axis now for 1 week. Now that I'm hooked, I am thinking of getting a second... I'm thinking either another Axis, AL (MM90), Silo, SM or a Luke. Though since I've only played my Axis, what would you recommend?

 

[jzeijen]

What kind of music do you play? It all depends on what you want to do with the new guitar. If you want variety I would say AL MM90 or Silo Special, since you've got your humbucking tones covered. Ah well, what do I know, I have almost all those guitars in one form or another. They're all great! (but I have 2 AL's, and am really enjoying my AL MM90 at the moment, so...).

 

[mark197d]

I play anything that can be considered rock. VH, Black Sabbath, Ted Nugent, Stevie Ray, etc... I think that I'm looking for something to give me a nice crunchy blues tone. I like the compact feel of the Axis, and I love how low the action can be set. I have seen Axis Sport models with MM90's and a rosewood fret board. I also know that I want a Floyd Rose trem.

 

[sixstrings]

Get a silo dude. My second love after playing axis for years. You'll love it.

 

[Tollywood]

Hi Mark,

Hey, you made it a whole week! haha

Since you're a Floyd Rose guy, how about a Steve morse Y2D? That's a great classic rock machine, and it is available with a Floyd.

 

[Eric O'Reilly]

The axis/ EVH is one hard guitar to top.I don't know, maybe the axis should soak in awhile and you will know naturally what your next step is, a guitar is a very personal decision, but you'l get some great advice here!

 

[Benji Peterson]

Luke 3 is very hard to beat. It's a rock machine when you want it to be and the HSS delivers great single coil tones. I'd consider that a very sensible stable mate to your Axis.

 

[BartB]

Luke 3 is very hard to beat. It's a rock machine when you want it to be and the HSS delivers great single coil tones. I'd consider that a very sensible stable mate to your Axis.

+1

 

[Spudmurphy]

Why get another guitar the same? So imo get an SSS Albert - "Game over"!

 

[Stratty316]

Why not an Axis Super Sport? The MM90 version has an Ash Body with a maple cap... Same neck, same feel just a different tonal option since he already loves his Axis.

I would also say an HHAL... Same pickups different wood and a monster tone to compliment the Axis.

Really you can't go wrong with any of the choices EBMM offers. However as an axis lover you may find it a little awkward on a JP at first because of the neck profile but that goes away.

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

ALHH - No question!

 

[Jack FFR1846]

If you were near me, I'd invite you to try my Al SSS, Axis SS MM90 and sub 1 that's really a silhouette special with the pickup changes and silent circuit. Any fellow ballers around you? Or a "good" guitar shop that stocks Music Man? (I'm lucky to be an hour and a half from DuBaldo's)

 

[mtrejo]

I like the AL MM90 variety myself. Great crunch when driven and cleans up very nicely!
It'd definitely fill lots of voids. Liked mine so much I immediately ordered a second.

 

[mark197d]

There are 2 GC's, 1 Sam Ash and several small shops around. All sell the EBMM's but none have a stock that I can go play. I do like the thought of an alder or ash body with the maple top, and rosewood fret board. I guess there alot like Doritos, you can't stop at just one...

 

[Stratty316]

Then the MM90 Super Sport or the BFR AL are the way to go... Though the AL doesn't have a rosewood Fretbored option.