Some guitars feel collectible the moment you pick them up, and this Ernie Ball Music Man Axis electric guitar in Royal Amethyst has that kind of presence. Built in the USA as a Guitar Center Exclusive, this model pairs a solid quilt maple top with a basswood body, cream binding and a Dark Translucent Purple back for a refined carved-top look with articulate electric response. The roasted figured maple neck and matching roasted figured maple fingerboard are finished with Music Man’s gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend, giving the Axis a smooth, fast feel that complements its asymmetrical D profile, 10" fingerboard radius and 22 stainless steel frets. Its custom DiMarzio humbuckers, single volume control, 3-way toggle and Music Man double-locking tremolo keep the layout direct, powerful and stage-ready.
Custom DiMarzio Humbuckers With Streamlined Control
Two custom DiMarzio humbuckers give the Axis a punchy dual-humbucker voice built for sustain, harmonic detail and clear note separation. The bridge pickup delivers firm attack for rhythm work, harmonics and lead lines, while the neck pickup adds a fuller response for warmer clean tones and rounder phrasing. A 500kOhm volume pot and 3-way toggle pickup selector keep the electronics simple and immediate, letting players move quickly between bridge, combined and neck positions while maintaining a direct control layout.
Quilt Maple Top With Balanced Basswood Response
The Axis Royal Amethyst pairs a solid quilt maple top with a solid basswood body, creating a balanced tonal foundation with articulate attack, warm midrange presence and controlled sustain. The Royal Amethyst top finish, Dark Translucent Purple body color and cream binding give the guitar a striking visual presentation while preserving the figured maple character underneath. A high-gloss polyester body finish protects the instrument while emphasizing the depth, movement and dimensionality of the quilted maple top.
Roasted Figured Maple Neck With Hand-Rubbed Feel
A roasted figured maple neck gives the Axis a stable, fast-playing platform with the visual depth players expect from a premium Music Man instrument. The asymmetrical D profile measures 0.825" at the 1st fret and 0.945" at the 12th fret, creating a shaped grip that feels substantial without slowing down position shifts. Music Man’s gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend gives the neck and fingerboard a smooth, broken-in feel that supports effortless movement across the full 25.5" scale.
Roasted Figured Maple Fingerboard and Stainless Frets
The roasted figured maple fingerboard features a 10" radius, black dot inlays, black side markers and 22 stainless steel frets for a precise and durable playing surface. That combination supports smooth bends, controlled vibrato, fluid legato runs and articulate rhythm work across the neck. A 1-5/8" locking metal nut works with the double-locking tremolo system to maintain tuning stability during expressive pitch movement, while the adjustable truss rod allows neck relief adjustments without component or string removal.
Music Man Tremolo, Gold Hardware and Exclusive Finish
The Music Man double-locking tremolo with fine tuners is designed for downward pitch movement only, giving players expressive tremolo control while maintaining a more stable feel than a full-floating setup. Gold hardware, a gold knurled edge dome-top knob and Schaller M6LA tuning machines with pearl buttons reinforce the guitar’s upscale visual character. Complete with a Mono soft case, the Ernie Ball Music Man Axis electric guitar in Royal Amethyst combines premium Axis playability, custom DiMarzio power and refined tremolo performance in a standout Guitar Center Exclusive finish.