What's a 20th (or whatever) Axis going to be like?

[whitestrat]

With all those "guess what" thread on the other models, I wonder what a "20th Anniversary" Axis is going to be like.

I for one would love to see these specs:

• Carved Maple Top
• Set Neck
• Mahogany Body
• 25" Scale (just a tad shorted than the current scale)
• HH Configuration
• 25th Anniversary pickup selection config.
• Floating Trem ala the JP6
• Piezo

Damn... If only dreams could come true...

 

[walleye]

the axis is just such a classic, it seems wrong to do a complete redo of it.

and remember they'd keep it more insinc with the other models. so things like 25", set neck, carved top are probably never going to happen.

maybe a koa axis. although koa luke/jps dont seem to be that widespread.

chambering would be a possibility

as for 25th electronics.. they wouldnt want to make the axis too much like a 25th/reflex.. seeing as they already have those and they are very close to them already. they'd probably do something new (or old) to try and keep it different from a 25th

edit: forgot about the game changer... that'll be different enough hehe

 

[walleye]

[*]Floating Trem ala the JP6

that raises an intersting question. will a JP-trem ever be used on anything other than a JP in the future? seems a shame if its set in concrete as a jp-only thing.. they really are amazing to use

 

[Rockbignole]

The design and neck are just perfect; I'd love some particular finishes, or fretboard different woods...or pick up combinations...
This model is a real classic, like a Strat or a Les Paul...the design of the Axis and th S.S. is amazing!!

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[browndog]

I would not change a thing on the Axis or SS. They are perfect as is. (IMO)

Only mod for an anniversary is a one-off colour.

 

[Big Poppa]

Lionel I think that what you want is nice but not an axis. Either way there will be no anniversary of the axis. We will continure to do BFR versions when something cool rears its head.

 

[whitestrat]

Lionel I think that what you want is nice but not an axis.

Oh damn... There goes my hope for a carve top Axis...

Wait... No anniversary for the Axis? How come?

 

[tommydude]

Big Poppa........ How about the Roasted Maple color

 

[Big Poppa]

Because of its history. NO big deal there will be a lot of unique versions just not a designated anniversary model

 

[threeminutesboy]

To be honest Lionel, the 25th/reflex is already a nice Axis anniversary model and as close and as different from the original that was the 20th Silo to the original Silo

BP is right the BFR concept is supposed to bring those unique model you are looking for. You just have to be patient to get a model that will suit you

 

[straycat113]

Rockbignole my thoughts exactly.

 

[beej]

Also, as an aside ... with with the 25th/Reflex and HH AL you've now got several guitars in the arsenal that make use of the Axis p'ups.

(The AL with the mahogany body is really remarkable.)

 

[Dante]

all n all, all this anniv stuff would just hurt sales if ppl just kept waiting for the next anniv thingy.

 

[blkcloud1313]

The only thing I would do if I could with the Axis, is to have a floating trem option; still with the floyd-type trem. A BFR Axis with roasted maple and floating trem; now I would mortgage the house for that.

 

[whitestrat]

Because of its history. NO big deal there will be a lot of unique versions just not a designated anniversary model

Ah... I see... Pity though... The ASS is such a killer guitar!

hopefully there will one day be a carved top ASS BFR!

 

[LawDaddy]

I always assumed the 25th/Reflex represented an Axis anniversary model of sorts; the culmination of the Axis design played out through construction and electronic improvements above and beyond the original EVH model.

Let the Axis be what it is. I can't wait to see what's next.

 

[tommydude]

The only thing I would do if I could with the Axis, is to have a floating trem option; still with the floyd-type trem. A BFR Axis with roasted maple and floating trem; now I would mortgage the house for that.

Put me down for one of these

On my Amber Axis, I had the body routered underneath the trem professionally. Can do great pull-back sounds (Vai/Satch inspired). LOVE IT.