Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Axis AX3 Trans Black
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Sterling by Music Man
S.U.B. Axis AX3 Trans Black
Product Info
Article Number:
585163
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
S.U.B. Axis AX3 Trans Black
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$581.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sterling S.U.B. Axis AX3 is a seriously fun guitar for the money. It's got that Music Man vibe – a tight, focused sound with a comfortable neck – but at a more accessible price point. Ideal for players who want a versatile, rock-ready instrument with a touch of flair.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Axis AX3 Trans Black
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Jabon
- Top: flamed maple veneer
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: black dot
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 648 mm (25.5")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- 22 Narrow tall frets
- Pickups: 2 Alnico humbuckers
- Volume and tone controls
- 5-Way switch
- Fulcrum tremolo
- Die-cast machine heads
- Colour: Trans Black
PROS
- • Jabon body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a snappy, responsive feel and easy playability.
- • Alnico humbuckers deliver thick, articulate tones suitable for rock and modern genres.
- • Fulcrum tremolo allows for expressive vibrato without excessive tuning instability.
CONS
- • Jabon body, while resonant, can lack the premium feel of mahogany or ash.
- • Flamed maple veneer is a cosmetic addition; doesn't significantly impact tone.
- • 25.5" scale might feel slightly long for players used to shorter scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Jabon
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 x Alnico Humbuckers
Scale Length
648 mm (25.5")
Frets
22 Narrow Tall
Bridge
Fulcrum Tremolo
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Fulcrum is a simpler, more vintage-style tremolo; it offers subtle vibrato rather than extreme dive bombs.
It's primarily cosmetic; the Jabon body's wood properties are the main tonal factor, and the veneer is thin enough to not have a significant impact.
It's generally a bit slimmer and flatter than a traditional Fender 'C' shape, offering a faster, more modern feel.
