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10-03-2008, 05:00 PM
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New Member, soon to be new EB family member!
Hello everyone, my name is Joe. I am a SSG in the United States Army, currently stationed in Okinawa Japan. I am 32 and have been playing the better half of the last 15 years. I played primarily acoustic guitar for the first 10 years or so, with a few cheap electrics along the way. In 2005 I finally broke down and bought a nice electric and haven't looked back since. I currently own an Ibanez Prestige Hard-tail RGA 121 with Sperzel tuners, a Seymour JB in the bridge and Seymour Jazz in the neck. I listen to / play primarily rock, some metal, and a little blues and jazz. My biggest infulences I would have to say are EVH, SRV, Tool, Jimi Hendrix, Slash, and I listen to just about anything with a little complexity and lyrics I can understand. I am waiting on the ship confirmation of a EB Axis Super-sport HH, hard-tail in Translucent Gold with maple neck.
I was looking for another guitar, I like my Ibanez, however with Ibanez it seems unless you pay upwards of 2 G's you have to upgrade pick-ups and tuners on your own, and there is a lack of hard-tail models other than a small handful, so,.....I was looking at PRS's as well, however I just can't see spending that much for a real one. I was going to get a PRS singlecut SE, and upgrade P-ups and tuners, when I stumbled upon EB Musicman guitars. I have seen them before, in ads and in person, I have never played one, however I got to the Axis page and instantly recognized it as being used by EVH, ( big EVH fan) and always liked the look. I am strictly a hard-tail player, liked the price and the fact it had real pick-ups and good tuners stock. Started mulling through these forums, and everyone seems to have nothing but good things to say and there seems to be a real loyal following, so, I am sold. It looks like a real quality instrument, can't wait till it arrives. I will post pics once it does. Take care everyone! 
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10-03-2008, 05:52 PM
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 hey bill welcome to forum also fella from one irishman to another 
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#4
10-03-2008, 07:16 PM
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Joe welcome to the forum and a cool story to add, you made a great choice, please be safe and hang around, GAS can be bad around here
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Fing Beagles Dargie Delight Luke- Thanks to Headstock BFR AL Pinkburst KOA BFR Axis Super Sport - 1 of 6 Trans Orange AL with Peizo Sapphire Black Silo Bass Egnater Rebel 20 with Rebel 1X12
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10-04-2008, 06:00 AM
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How's Cork this time o' the year? I used to fish down there on the Blackwater at Fermoy It's a nice part o' the world! 'Sláinte
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#6
10-04-2008, 07:28 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
I would lay odds on you getting another EB after you have landed your first! Make sure to post some pics when you get it (them!!)
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Black Limited Edition Albert Lee 2006, Rosewood neck, MM90's and Trem: Black Cherry Burst Albert Lee 2005, SSS,Trem and Piezo; Trans Red EVH Hardtail 14/01/93; Black Gibson Les Paul Custom 1973; Black Paramount Archtop 1936;Marshall 25/50 Silver Jubilee 1 x 12 Combo1987, signed by Jim Marshall: AER 60 watt acoustic amp; Mesa Boogie F50 Combo;Pod XT & FBV Shortboard; Black '75 Eko Acoustic;EB 6165 Pan Pedal: coming soon 2004 Petrucci White/Piezo
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#7
10-04-2008, 08:33 AM
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Welcome!
Take care of yourself, and enjoy that Axis!
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Matthew Axis - Pacific Blue Burst - 10/22/08 Wish List: Silo, Sterling Silver, Maple board, Moonstone guard Rosewood ASS www.shadowboxcabaret.com
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#9
10-04-2008, 08:59 AM
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Welcome aboard! Think you'll definitely dig the Axis Super Sport hard-tail. And, definitely a cool color choice with the Trans Gold.
 cheers always, eh Joel
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Fan of: Axis Super Sports - honeyburst Lizard Leg pedals Dr Z amps Canadian beer
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#10
10-04-2008, 03:45 PM
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Welcome!!!!!
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Silo Special Carbon Blue Pearl Piezo Trem Matching Headstock #1 Born 5-13-03 20th Ann Silo Standard Bridge Piezo Maching Headstock 1of 13 Silo Special Black Hardtail HSS Maple Fingerboard Born 4-13-05
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#12
10-04-2008, 07:03 PM
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Thanks everyone! Just called MF, haven't seen my ship confirmation yet, they said the card wa denied....don't know what the problem is, the money is there, other than it's pretty much the wife's account, Bank of America, and not my Credit Union.....I will find out Monday, it is Sunday here, so,....I will get to bottom of it. I do like my Credit Union MUUUUCCCHHH better, BOM dos this funky thing where you have to kepp like $500.00 iin there for overdraft that you aren't suppossed to touch, you can dip into it, but then they pay it back when you deposit more funds,..and they don't really include it in your balance; it is stupid.
Anyway, looks like I will be waiting a little longer, but I think I will like the EB, I would like to find a brand to stay with. I really don't have much choice in colors and such, especially over here in Japan, so Musiciansfriend has the SS in yellow w/ maple neck, so,...like that combo anyway. Thanks for the welcome again, I'll post pics once I strangle someone at the bank to get this worked out. Later!
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#13
10-04-2008, 08:53 PM
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"at ease" Joe. Once you play a MM you ain't going back to anything else!!
In addition, I believe Japan has "quite" a selection of MM guitars to look at. So, in the event the MF purchase doesn't materialize, you may get a first hand look at some nice guitars. Check with customer service for their location - dismissed.
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#14
10-04-2008, 11:54 PM
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No,..I'm not in Mainland Japan,....Okinawa is a small island, only about 60 miles or so ( I think) long. It is not that big. There are a few little music stores here, most of the stuff is second rate, and even some knock-offs. With I was near a Guitar center, Sam Ash, etc..... I'll get the order to go through eventually,...got to call the "verification" department. I'm using the card from our other joint account, I guarantee if I was using my normal card it would be fine. I don't think it is the price either, I just ordered 2,000 in drums and symbols about 2 months ago.
I am looking forward to the EB though, I would be willing to bet I will stick with them, the quality, design, and price look very good. ( Also built in the USA +) I wish they had more hard-tail models though,......I am real picky for being in tune, and I have already learned my lesson with a Fender and the Vai Ibanez JEM 7 string,........very, very cautious to get another trem,......I do like the looks of the Luke and the Petrucci though,......the Morse comes in a hard-tail,....but,.....we'll see, maybe in the future sometime.
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#15
10-05-2008, 09:32 AM
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Welcome aboard, and thanks very much for your service.
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