Music Man Axis Review

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Music Man Axis has been rated by 188 musicians.

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Overall Rating 4.24

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Features 4.24

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Quality 4.63

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Reliability / Value 4.73

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Music Man Axis Specs

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  • Body Shape: LP  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Solid Body  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Construction: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Wood: Basswood  
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  • Body Top Wood: Maple  
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  • Finish: Gloss  
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  • Binding: Creme  
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  • Neck Shape: Standard  
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  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Black Dot  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Locking Nut: Yes  
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  • Tuners: Schaller  
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  • Bridge: Floyd Rose  
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  • Hardware: Black Chrome  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Neck Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • 2 custom DiMarzio humbuckers

Following review text is verbal representation of numerical rating information:

Music Man's Axis is a nice sounding instrument that plays well. Most musicians feel that, overall, it's a fine guitar. Not much to be asked for feature-wise, Music Man delivered what's expected: a sturdy, quality instrument at a fair price.

Music Man went really far in carefully choosing Axis's features. There's little to be wished for, which makes Axis a full-featured guitar for a musician that plays a music style this instrument is primarily built for. If you decide to go for Music Man's Axis you will be happy with its, safe to say - rich features. A job well-done by Axis.

If you try playing Axis after an average guitar, it becomes obvious that this Music Man deserves to be proud of making it sound so beautifully. It delivers great tone when plugged in to most amps and, versatile as it is, it will allow you to find your own tone that you will be proud of as well. Music Man's Axis is surely a world class sounding instrument.

Axis is a professionally built guitar that is extremely easy to set up. Action is great, and easy to tweak. The finish is traditionally great, a main characteristic of nearly every Music Man guitar model. This is an instrument that has both beauty and endurance. Fit with the best hardware, this guitar will provide you with joyful years of playing experience.

If you're willing to believe your fellow musicians, then you should trust that Music Man's Axis is one highly reliable guitar, that will perform well both in studio and on stage. It is durable as well, given the fact that you take the usual care of your instrument. Axis is really a great choice if reliability/durability is one of your concerns.