Sterling AX40 Quilted - Transparent Gold
Engineered with the modern player in mind, the Sterling by Music Man Axis has become a go-to choice for contemporary rock and beyond. This model pairs eye-catching style with performance-driven design: a quilted maple top over a lightweight jabon body, matched with a hard maple neck and fingerboard that deliver a clear, punchy, and present tonal character. Dual alnico humbuckers and a 3-way selector provide a wide palette of usable tones across all 22 frets, while the asymmetrical neck and deep cutaway ensure effortless comfort and upper-fret access. A locking tremolo and supportive nut round out the build, offering expressive pitch control with stable, buzz-free performance.
Bright, bold tone
The jabon body offers a solid tonal base that’s both lightweight and resonant. Its quilted maple veneer adds sparkle and balance across all six strings. Up top, the hard maple neck and fingerboard contribute tight note definition, excellent sustain, and impressive projection. The result is a clean, articulate voice with responsive overtones and a clarity that cuts through any mix.
Versatile electronics for any style
Sterling’s in-house passive alnico humbuckers are designed for range and reliability, capable of delivering high-gain aggression, soulful warmth, and everything in between. The 3-way selector and single volume control make dialing in your ideal tone quick and intuitive. The locking tremolo offers expressive lead potential without sacrificing tuning stability.
Player-focused construction
Built for stability, the hard maple neck resists twisting and warping—ideal for frequent gigging or variable climates. A 5-bolt joint ensures a secure connection, and the generous cutaway provides unrestricted reach up to the 22nd fret. The asymmetrical neck profile measures 1.65" at the nut and 2.24" at the final fret for natural hand positioning, while the 12" fingerboard radius and 25.5" scale length suit a wide range of playing styles.
Features
- Quilted maple-topped jabon body for bright, projecting tone with added warmth
- Hard maple neck and fingerboard for clarity, sustain, and crisp articulation
- Asymmetrical neck profile supports comfortable play across the entire fingerboard
- 22 narrow frets on a 12" radius fingerboard
- 5-bolt neck attachment for stability and upper-fret access
- Dual alnico humbuckers engineered for tonal versatility
- 3-way pickup selector + volume control
- Polyphenylene Sulfide 1.65" nut for durability and clean, buzz-free performance
- Locking tremolo for expressive pitch control and reliable tuning
This item is a "B-Stock Guitar" directly from the manufacturer. It is NEW Stock that has never been owned. Pictures are of the actual guitar you will receive.
A "B-Stock Guitar" is a guitar that won't have structural or playability issues but could possibly have some particular minor cosmetic flaw which can keep it from passing the rigorous inspection process put in place by the guitar manufacturer. These guitars do not come with manufacture warranty.
we will have our licensed tech go over the guitar and set it up for you. I personally did not see the blemish on this one when I looked over it. However, just because I did not notice it does not mean there is not a small cosmetic flaw somewhere. Wherever it is, it is small in nature. (see pictures)