nitro Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I have a interest in purchasing a Gibson les Paul Axcess(Floyd Rose)just need to know some pros and cons(opinions),quality,playablity and sound.Thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryUK Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 It's just down to, if you like a Floyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 I do like floyd roses plus I play alot of early Van halen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 . I've been on the fence with the Axcess for a couple of years now. Almost pulled the trigger on the Custom version (split diamond headstock inlay) a while back, then backed off - the price was a bit steep. There's a used Axcess Standard at GC for $2400. I love trems. Got a Maestro, a Strat trem, and a Floyd. I had a Gibson with a Bigsby (sold it). Some people find the Floyd troublesome for tuning and stringing. I've got no problem with it. It generally comes down to that - whether or not you have the patience for it. I've played a few. Both the Standard and Custom are great guitars. Let us know what you decide. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 More then likely I would go with the standard, hard to deside between the ice tea burst or the gun metal grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I'd like to get the Lifeson Axcess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaicho8888 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 ...if you use tremolo in playing then it's the best...Floyd Rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Best shop(price)to purchase a Axcess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted sister Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 . I've been on the fence with the Axcess for a couple of years now. Almost pulled the trigger on the Custom version (split diamond headstock inlay) a while back, then backed off - the price was a bit steep. There's a used Axcess Standard at GC for $2400. I love trems. Got a Maestro, a Strat trem, and a Floyd. I had a Gibson with a Bigsby (sold it). Some people find the Floyd troublesome for tuning and stringing. I've got no problem with it. It generally comes down to that - whether or not you have the patience for it. I've played a few. Both the Standard and Custom are great guitars. Let us know what you decide. . When you say split diamond inlay are you referring to on like this because this is the first time I've ever seen one besides on the ten thousand dollar Neal Schon issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bongoscot Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 The axcess is a guitar that I keep arguing with myself about. I think it is awesome and I would like to have one. Thing that stops me is that I am a little intimidated by the Floyd Rose, never having owned one it seems like a bit more work in maintenance and tuning. Also I have been told that alternate tunings are tricky. Still, it is a guitar that I really lust after. If $$$ were not an object I would have one. Unfortunately it is so I am getting a more Traditional style Les Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 When you say split diamond inlay are you referring to on like this because this is the first time I've ever seen one besides on the ten thousand dollar Neal Schon issue. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-2012-LIMITED-GIBSON-LES-PAUL-CUSTOM-IGUANABURST-AXCESS-GUITAR-w-Floyd-Rose-/120985871375?pt=Guitar&hash=item1c2b51e40f The split diamond inlay I was talking about is on the headstock and is usually reserved for Gibson Custom guitars. However, in the last couple years Gibson has used it on the Custom Classic which is a Gibson USA product. That Limited Edition Iguanaburst is cool - haven't seen Gibson use those split diamond fretboard markers on a Custom Axcess before. The Custom Axcess LPs I've seen have block fretboard inlays - Here's an Axcess Standard with trapezoid fretboard markers and the "Les Paul" script headstock - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 The axcess is a guitar that I keep arguing with myself about. I think it is awesome and I would like to have one. Thing that stops me is that I am a little intimidated by the Floyd Rose . . . . Did you know you can get the Axcess with a stop? . . With push-pull tone knobs for series/parallel coil splitting, like here - Still has the same belly scarf and the heel scarf as the Floyd version - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max2343 Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Pros No Nut Problems What so ever Playability Improved Big time Tones Better with a Metal Nut String Height Adjustable at the Nut Improved Intonation Adjustment Longer Travel Dont care what anyone says no loss of Bottom End and as a matter of Fact can be Improved with an easy upgrade to a soild Brass or Titanuim Block and can be blocked tied to the body D-Tuna Capability Trem adds a world of tricky **** that a hard tail just dosent have Steel on the Trem much better than the Pot Metal used on the bridge tail piece on a Hard Tail Con High Price Mahogany Neck/ Should of been Maple. Much Stronger and brighter less flex Ya look bad if u got 1 and dont really use it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolo_guitar Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 hi do you see any differences between axcess custom shop and standard? and is it really a good guitar for the blues, gary moore? like a standard or reissue 59 historic 59 would be ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 The axcess is a guitar that I keep arguing with myself about. I think it is awesome and I would like to have one. Thing that stops me is that I am a little intimidated by the Floyd Rose, never having owned one it seems like a bit more work in maintenance and tuning. Also I have been told that alternate tunings are tricky. Still, it is a guitar that I really lust after. If $$$ were not an object I would have one. Unfortunately it is so I am getting a more Traditional style Les Paul. Floyd Rose bridges: I've had 3 guitars equipped with these. I found new creative ways to use them and got used to their odd ways (mostly). String changes take longer and have to be one at a time. Alternate tunings? Any change to the overall string tension will affect your setup. If you want to use an alternative tunings often you might be better off using it on a separate guitar that is set up for that tuning. The alternative is labourious and not something easily done on the fly. If its a small adjustment you could get away with it, but still have to unlock the neck screws and retention them every time. If you want one that bad, go for it. Personally, I eventually disabled the Floyd Rose systems as I found they just restricted my technique too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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