USED Musicman / Axis EX Tras Gold 1998 [10]

1998 Japan-made, popular Trans Gold Axi EX is in stock for a reason!

The switch position is EVH style, and this Japanese model has been highly acclaimed recently. The body is made of basswood and the neck is made of pasted maple. No back contour is applied, which is another point not to be missed. The top is beautiful quilted maple, giving it a luxurious feel. The neck shape is the well-known asymmetrical neck, and the fingerboard surface is bird's eye maple. The tremolo is a Music Man licensed Floyd Rose, the PU is a Dimarzio custom humbucker, the controls are only 1Vol, and the selector position is near the 1st string cutaway like EVH. The pot date is 1998, and the HI-END GUITARS logo is not visible inside the tremolo spring cavity on the body back.

The right side of both PUs are cloudy and have picking scratches, and there are thumb toe shaped dings on the top of the Vol knob and the lower left portion of the bridge. The upper left side of the front PU is dotted with small dents. There are also some minor scratches and scuffs on the top of the body. The sides of the body have some small dents and fiber line scratches. There is a common paint crack at the neck joint. There are buckle scratches, scuffs, and small dents throughout the body, especially on the upper right side of the body back. The back of the neck is generally darkened and has fingernail marks from use. There are also three black streaks on the back of the nut, indicating that cracks have occurred in the past. Currently, the gluing and painting have been properly done and there are no problems with use. There are fingernail marks on the fingerboard, mainly in the low position, and an EVH D-tuna has been retrofitted. Also, the vol knob has been replaced. The pole piece and bridge have some deterioration that gives the impression of having been used, but there are no operational problems. The strap pins have been replaced with locking pins, and the strap side is missing.

The neck condition is fine, and the truss rod can be adjusted in the direction to tighten or loosen, and is firm in the direction to tighten, but can still be turned and adjusted. There are no noticeable string marks on the frets, and about 60% of the frets are left. Currently, the string height is adjusted at about 2.0mm on the 12F 6th string side and about 1.5mm on the 1st string side.

Overall, there are some signs of use commensurate with its age, and there is a crack on the back of the nut, so we are offering it at a very reasonable price. However, it is still in the popular and coveted Trans-Gold color! There are no playability problems, so please feel free to play it as much as you like!

Weight 3.64kg
Neck condition is fine
The truss rod can be adjusted to tighten or loosen.
About 60% frets left.
Country of OriginMade in Japan
CaseGenuine gig case
Accessories
Item rank B+: Some scratches, but no problem in normal use.
Serial number G01651