Sterling Sub Axis AX3FM Neptune Blue 2015
Sterling by Music Man, Sub Series AX3FM, Neptune Blue over flame maple, made in Indonesia in 2015. The AXIS model derives some of it's heritage from the Eddie Van Halen models of decades past, so it has a basswood body with a fancy top, a pair of hot humbuckers with some cool switching, and a super shreddable neck. It's comfy and compact in the hands, the neck allows for quick movement and easy access all the way up and you never have to work too hard. The five way switch offers the standard neck/both/bridge humbucker positions, as well as a handy neck single coil sound and a two-singles Strat-style in between sound, which are both welcome additions. The deep blue transparent top is peak '80s mojo.
Model: Sterling SUB AX3FM
Made: Indonesia; 2015
Serial: B151170
Finish: Neptune Blue; gloss polyurethane
Body: solid jabon; flame maple top
Neck: all maple, 25.5" scale, 22-fret; maple neck and board; 12" radius, 56mm width at nut
Weight: 3.580kg
Mods: none
Pickups: 2 x HH-2 alnico humbuckers
Accessories: trem arm
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has scuffs on the end and bottom edge. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor rub wear on the back only. The back has minor scuffs in the elbow area and some dimples along the back edge. The sides have no major marks. The front has minor dimples in the elbow area and some minor play wear around the strings.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 9/42 Moonshiners strings.
Fret Life: 9/10, minor wear only