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Description
An original, classic design that is familiar to all fans of great guitars, the Sterling by Music Man Axis traces its roots to the Ernie Ball Music Man Axis, the venerable single cutaway guitar that took the scene by storm in the early 90’s. Four conductor pickups wired to a 5-way selector, asymmetrical neck, and vintage style tremolo.  

A dual Humbucker pickup configuration with 5 way switching, and Tone/Volume controls give the Axis tremendous versatility and value at an incredible price point.

Also featured is a fully adjustable fulcrum tremolo - the vintage style tremolo bridge has a comfortable area to rest your palm, and the solid saddles offer adjustments for height and intonation.
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Axis Electric Guitar Gloss White
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Axis Electric Guitar Gloss White
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Axis Electric Guitar Gloss White
Features
  • Solid body, gloss finish
  • Bolt-on maple neck, 22 medium frets, satin finish
  • 2 high output Sterling by Music Man humbucking pickups, 5-way switch
  • Die-cast sealed tuners, vintage style tremolo, chrome hardware
Specs
Body
  • Body shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Solid body
  • Body material: Solid wood
  • Top wood:
  • Body wood:
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Asymmetrical
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 25.5 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Radius: Info not available
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays:
  • Nut width: 1.656 in. (42 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: High output humbucker
  • Bridge: High output humbucker
  • Brand: Sterling by Music Man
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: 4-conductor wiring 
Controls
  • Control layout: Master volume, tone
  • Pickup switch: 5-way
  • Coil tap or split:
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Music Man vintage tremolo
  • Tailpiece: Not applicable
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features:
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Accessories:
  • Country of origin:  
Reviews

4.14

7 Reviews

86%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming6
  2. Practicing5
  3. Recording4
  4. Rock Concerts2
  5. Small Venues2
Cons
  1. E strings close to fretboard edge1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
  2. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Feel6
  2. Good Tone6
  3. Fun To Play5
  4. Solid Electronics4
  5. Good Pick Up3

Reviewed by 7 customers

  • Excellent value!!

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byShane

    fromLos Angeles

    You can't find a more versatile guitar at this price point! It's great for hard rock all the way to clean jazz. I swapped out the tuners (as I usually do with every guitar), and set it up to my liking. It's now one of my top 'go to' guitars for live and recording. The neck is effortless to play, and the frets are smooth and even. The pickups are subjective...I like them for their darker tone, but you may not. Swapping them out would be a breeze anyway. Overall, Sterling hit the jackpot with this one!

  • Great for the price!!

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    byShane

    fromLos Angeles

    Well, for the price, you can't go wrong! I'm not sure you'll find a more versatile guitar at this price point. The pickups are fairly warm and dark...which I like. The neck and fretboard are easily playable and smooth. Yes, you'll need to swap out the tuners (they're horrible), but again, for the price you can't go wrong! The five way pickup selector is money! This is an awesome feature. So, overall, money well spent!

  • Poor tuners & pots

    1

    submitted5 years ago

    byProfessor G

    fromLaguna Beach, CA

    Gorgeous, BUT almost impossible to get an accurate tuning. The tuners SUCK, they freeze up, then there's a huge amount of lack, think of the furthest thing from micro tune. The pots, like the tuners get stuck, the volume is kinda gritty and hard to turn from say 4 to 6. Returned. Sounds good, looks great, but too many issues with those cheap tuners and pots. .

  • A great Guitar for the money

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byThat guy

    fromLake Stevens Wa

    Its a good looking guitar and feels great . The sound of harmonics through the stock pickups are bright and clear . The best way to describe the pickups are to compare the sound to some of Boston songs a tiny bit of nasal sound but over all very pleasant. But the thing that really sticks out is how well this Guitar stays in tune. And the funny thing is when its starts to sound sharp or flat just hitting the tremolo in a short dive can bring it back into tune or closer anyway.

  • Sweetguitar

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byBrock

    fromIdaho

    I love the crew at boise GC!

  • Yes,Love it!!

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byT-Bone

    fromKansas

    Great guitar to practice with AND play live.. Cant beat it for the money!

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBrian

    fromLakeland, Florida

    What do I do to put this on lay away and make payment like like how much do I put down and how many payments do I have to make make it in

    Open Reply - Beau
    You would actually just need to contact your nearest store directly to inquire about layaway details.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byShane

    fromVilla Park, Il

    Why is for reserve instead of add to cart?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It's currently on back order

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byJuan C

    fromundisclosed

    For those of us that weren't born with large fingers, is this playable at all?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has an Asymmetrical neck and should be easily playable for players with any size fingers.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byLogan

    fromIndiana

    This guitar shows listed as open box. What does that exactly mean? Has it been used or is their some minor damage? I am interested in this guitar but don't want to buy it if their are issues.

    Open Reply - Ronald
    That means there are minor signs of use, but nothing drastic or anything that will affect the way it plays.
    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Open box is a used item. Blemishes are slight and do not affect the tone or play ability of the instrument.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byKeith

    fromSmyrna, TN.

    Can you give me details on the blemish? Where is the blemish and how bad is it? Thank you!

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing what the blemish is. However, it would only be a minor cosmetic flaw and would not effect the guitars play ability.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byVictor_M

    fromundisclosed

    What's the body wood? Does it have a top? Thank you.

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar has a basswood body. It does have solid top.

  • submitted7 years ago

    asked byDio

    fromNew york, NY

    Does it come with a gig bag?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does not come with a case or gigbag.