Sterling by Music Man AX3FM-TBK Axis Electric Guitar – Trans Black

The Sterling by Music Man Axis AX3FM-TBK pairs a flame maple top and a Jabon body with a Trans Black finish. Beyond its appearance, its asymmetrical neck, dual humbuckers and fulcrum tremolo are the main features to compare when deciding whether this guitar matches your preferences.

Design and construction

The guitar has a Jabon body with a flame maple top, a hard maple neck and a hard maple fingerboard. The Trans Black finish leaves the maple figure visible. A five-bolt attachment joins the neck to the body.

Neck and playing dimensions

The neck has an asymmetrical profile: its cross-section is not identical on both sides. This describes its shape rather than guaranteeing greater comfort. A 25.5-inch scale, a 12-inch fingerboard radius and 22 narrow frets give you concrete measurements to compare with another guitar you already play. The neck measures 42 mm at the nut and 56 mm at the last fret.

Pickups and controls

Two Alnico humbuckers are controlled by one volume knob, one tone knob and a five-way pickup selector. The selector offers five positions, but the exact electrical wiring for each position is not established by the specification used for this pilot.

Tremolo and hardware

The AX3FM-TBK uses a fulcrum tremolo bridge, which is a feature to consider if you want to introduce pitch movement rather than choosing a fixed-bridge guitar. Other listed hardware includes diecast tuning machines and a single-action truss rod.

Technical specifications