The Sterling AX3QM vs The Ernie Ball Axis Roasted Quilt Maple

Today we're taking a look at the Sterling by Music Man and Ernie Ball Music Man Axis guitar. In my opinion the Axis guitar is one of the coolest guitars ever made.
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[@BillyE5150]

OMG that brown one is gorgeous… but I think I liked the tone of the cheap one a little better. Random pickup preference probably. I’ve been wanting to build a similar shape with vintage hot pickups… it’s my next thing when I can afford to make it happen (never). It’s amazing that $400 will get one of those Sterling Axis now. Almost too hard to resist.

[@littvay]

Thanks for the shout out. It is striking when you pick it up as before you only see the yellow and it's like wwoooooh :)

[@paulinedavis8734]

Thanks, 👍 just bought a Sterling Axis FM Neptune Blue with a matching headstock. It’s brand new but the previous model year than the two tone red one you just demoed. I haven’t gotten the guitar yet, as it’s in the mail heading to my local music store from another franchise store. Back in 1998 I passed up buying a Music Man Cherry Burst Axis Super Sport for $899., the same guitar is $3900 today. Still regretting it, and now have to settle on a Sterling Axis.

[@LuisMesaOfficial]

Dear Alan, great video! I am interested in buying the Axis roasted quilt maple, how easy is it to stain that guitar arm finish? I had a sterling with a maple one and it was a nightmare. Hope you can help me out.

[@justincarter9622]

Great information. I really like that sterling axis finish color. Hey would you do a comparison between this guitar and a Wolfgang standard? Is it possible?

[@alansamsmusic]

Hi Justin! Thank you for watching the video, unfortunately I do not have a Wolfgang Standard in my collection right now. However, over the years I've played and owned a couple of WG standards and I can say with confidence that the Wolfgang is a better guitar. The WG comes with a Floyd Rose Trem and a better set of pickups. I absolutely love Music Man both Sterling and Ernie Ball products but in this case I would suggest the EVH. Thanks for the question.

[@justincarter9622]

@@alansamsmusic thank you very much. Your answer helps me! I appreciate your response.

[@brownsfan7753]

Nice review!!

[@alansamsmusic]

Thank you very much

[@Scott__C]

Nice. Does the Gotoh Floyd arm push in or screw in on those?

[@alansamsmusic]

Sadly I don't have that guitar anymore, but I believe it was push. Thanks for checking out the video.

[@650thunderbird5]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@chamotugames225]

Pickups are the real difference in sound.. branded pickups are much more high end than non branded Chinese ones …

[@redrocker2005]

Not even close