Engineered for the modern musician, Sterling by Music Man's Axis guitar is a staple among contemporary rockers and beyond. This axe is designed to dazzle, with a gorgeous quilted maple top, paired with a hard maple neck and fingerboard for a sound that’s clear, crisp, and never lacking in presence. Of course, it doesn’t stop with the looks, thanks to the dual-humbucker setup and the 5-way selector, allowing you to dial in a variety of tones across all 22 frets. The asymmetrical neck and generous cutaway ensure comfortable, accommodating access throughout. Our guitar gurus agree that players with a pension for panache will appreciate that fulcrum tremolo, providing ample room for expressive play, and the accompanying nut to keep your tones buzz-free.The lightweight jabon body provides a solid tonal foundation, topped with a quilted maple veneer, imparting a bright, balanced sound across all six strings with a distinctive warmth. In the neck and fingerboard, hard maple does the heavy lifting. You’ll experience fantastic note separation with excellent sustain and projection, remaining tight in every register for a clear, articulate sound. The overtones are straightforward and the wood is incredibly responsive, resulting in a sonic profile that’s cutting and resounding in clarity.

FEATURES

• Quilted maple-topped jabon body imbues brightness and projection, with a distinctive warmth, to your sound
• Hard maple neck and fingerboard deliver singing sustain, excellent note separation, and tremendous clarity
• Asymmetrical neck profile is wider at the final fret, making it easier to anchor your playstyle anywhere along the fingerboard
• 22 narrow frets sprawl a 12-inch fingerboard radius, accommodating numerous playstyles with ease
• 5-bolt neck attachment means structural and sonic security with ample access to the upper register
• 2 humbuckers are engineered for versatility
• 5-way pickup selector allows you to split coils for greater musical adaptability
• Dedicated tone and volume knobs are unintrusive, responsive, and reliable
• Polyphenylene Sulfide 1.65-inch nut remains sturdy while keeping your sound free of unwanted buzz
• Fulcrum tremolo guarantees endless expressive possibilities in any genre