Axis 30th Anniversary

Celebrating 30 years of the Axis, this limited edition collection revisits the iconic translucent finishes of its 1996 debut. Each hand stained quilt maple top, available in Gold, Black, Pink, Red, Blue, and Purple, is paired with a black, lightly sparkled back that subtly echoes the top’s hue. Built to the original specs, these guitars feature the classic asymmetrical neck carve, 22 stainless steel frets, and glow in the dark side dots on a figured maple neck. Equipped with the legendary custom wound DiMarzio® pickups and finished with a color matched headstock and a commemorative 30th Anniversary logo, each instrument includes a certificate of authenticity and a deluxe hardshell case.
Axis 30th Anniversary – Translucent Black
Axis 30th Anniversary – Translucent Black

Your Custom Options:

Model:
Axis 30th Anniversary
Color:
Translucent Black
Neck:
Figured Maple/Matching Headstock
Pickguard:
None
Hardware:
Chrome

Build Code

303-30A-11A-00-TB-CR

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Axis 30th Anniversary Highlights

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  • PREMIUM FIGURED MAPLE TOP

    Hand stained quilt maple tops in six original translucent finishes.

  • ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN DOUBLE LOCKING TREMOLO

    Custom double locking tremolo system with fine tuners.

  • MATCHING HEADSTOCK

    The Axis is complemented by a color matched headstock and a commemorative 30th Anniversary logo on the back.

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Axis 30th Anniversary – DESIGNED TO PERFECTION

DESIGNED TO PERFECTION

The Axis 30th Anniversary guitar features a perfectly balanced, single cutaway body design that allows unparalleled access to all 22 stainless steel frets. The figured maple neck with an asymmetric custom neck carve provides an ultra comfortable playing experience.

  • Axis 30th Anniversary – ASYMMETRICAL NECK

    ASYMMETRICAL NECK

    The back profile thickness is off center toward the bass side of the neck and thins out toward the treble side, allowing for a more comfortable playing experience under the fingertips.

  • Axis 30th Anniversary – DIMARZIO® PICKUPS:

    DIMARZIO® PICKUPS:

    Proprietary humbucking pickups are custom designed for the Axis guitar.

Axis 30th Anniversary – CUSTOM BLACK BACKS

CUSTOM BLACK BACKS

Each hand stained quilt maple top is paired with a black, lightly sparkled back that subtly echoes the top’s hue.

Axis 30th Anniversary – EXCLUSIVE FINISHES

EXCLUSIVE FINISHES

Limited worldwide production: 120 Gold; 100 each Black, Pink, Purple, Blue and Red.

Axis 30th Anniversary – FINEST MATERIALS

FINEST MATERIALS

Hand selected body and neck woods are sustainably sourced from our network of hardwood suppliers worldwide. Basswood and maple tonewoods are individually chosen and matched for their beautiful appearance and rich tonal qualities.

Specifications, Schematics & More

Specifications

30th Anniversary Axis
Size12-5/8" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-1/4" long (32.1 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 92.0 cm long)
Body WoodBasswood with Quilt Maple Top
Body FinishHigh Gloss Polyester
Body ColorsTranslucent: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink, Purple, Red
Body BindingsCream
BridgeMusic Man® double locking tremolo with fine tuners; lowers pitch only
PickguardNone
Scale Length25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius10"
Headstock SizeOnly 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long
Frets22 - High profile, medium width stainless steel
Neck Width1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-3/16" (55.6 mm) at last fret
Neck WoodWhite Figured Maple
FingerboardFigured Maple
Fret MarkersDot
Neck FinishGunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck ColorsNatural; Headstock Matches Body
Neck BindingCream
Tuning MachinesSchaller M6LA with pearl buttons
Truss RodAdjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover
Controls500kohm volume pot, 3-way toggle pickup selector
Switching3-way toggle pickup selector
PickupsHH - 2 DiMarzio custom humbucking
Left HandedNo
Strings9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239)

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SpecificationsAxis 30th Anniversary—
Size12-5/8" wide, 1-3/4" thick, 36-1/4" long (32.1 cm wide, 4.5 cm thick, 92.0 cm long)
Body WoodBasswood with Quilt Maple Top
Body FinishHigh Gloss Polyester
Body ColorsTranslucent: Black, Blue, Gold, Pink, Purple, Red
Body BindingsCream
BridgeMusic Man® double locking tremolo with fine tuners; lowers pitch only
PickguardNone
Scale Length25-1/2" (64.8 cm)
Neck Radius10"
Headstock SizeOnly 5-7/8" (14.9 cm) long
Frets22 - High profile, medium width stainless steel
Neck Width1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut, 2-3/16" (55.6 mm) at last fret
Neck WoodWhite Figured Maple
FingerboardFigured Maple
Fret MarkersDot
Neck FinishGunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck ColorsNatural; Headstock Matches Body
Neck BindingCream
Tuning MachinesSchaller M6LA with pearl buttons
Truss RodAdjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic ShieldingGraphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover
Controls500kohm volume pot, 3-way toggle pickup selector
Switching3-way toggle pickup selector
PickupsHH - 2 DiMarzio custom humbucking
Left HandedNo
Strings9p-11p-16p-24w-32w-42w (RPS 9 Slinkys #2239)

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