---
product_id: 100768954
title: "Sterling by MusicMan Axis AX3 - Black"
brand: "music man"
price: "€ 910.45"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
category: "Sterling By Music Man"
url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/100768954-sterling-by-musicman-axis-ax3-black
store_origin: FI
region: Finland
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# Sterling-designed humbuckers (HH) for rich sound Basswood body for balanced tone 5-way toggle switch for versatile tones Sterling by MusicMan Axis AX3 - Black

**Brand:** music man
**Price:** € 910.45
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Own the stage with the legendary Sterling Axis AX3 – where classic meets cutting-edge tone!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sterling by MusicMan Axis AX3 - Black by music man
- **How much does it cost?** € 910.45 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/100768954-sterling-by-musicman-axis-ax3-black)

## Best For

- music man enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted music man brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Level Setup:** Final USA inspection and setup ensure stage-ready performance out of the box
- • **Premium Tone Woods:** Basswood body with maple neck and jatoba fretboard for smooth playability and warm resonance
- • **Classic Axis Heritage:** Iconic single cutaway design that defined 90’s rock vibes
- • **Expressive Playability:** Vintage-style tremolo and asymmetrical neck shape for dynamic control and comfort
- • **Versatile Sound Palette:** Dual humbuckers paired with a 5-way selector deliver everything from vintage crunch to modern clarity

## Overview

The Sterling by MusicMan Axis AX3 in black is a 6-string electric guitar featuring a basswood body, maple neck, and jatoba fretboard. Equipped with Sterling-designed humbuckers and a 5-way toggle switch, it offers versatile tonal options. Finished with vintage-style tremolo and asymmetrical neck, each guitar undergoes a final professional setup and inspection in the USA, ensuring premium playability and sound quality.

## Description

An original, classic design that is familiar to all fans of great guitars, the AX3 traces its roots to the music Man axis, the venerable single cutaway guitar that took the scene by storm in the early 90’s. The sterling by music Man axis features a 5-way selector, asymmetrical neck, and vintage style tremolo.

## Features

- Axis AX3S-BK-R1 Guitar in black finish with White Body Binding and matching headstock
- Basswood Body with Maple neck and jatoba Fretboard
- Equipped with Sterling by music Man designed humbuckers (HH), volume & tone controls and a 5-way toggle switch
- All Sterling by Music Man instruments receive final set-up and inspection in the USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B079GPGX7C |
| Back Material | Basswood |
| Battery Type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | 112,198 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 527 in Electric Guitars |
| Body Material | Basswood |
| Colour | Black |
| Date First Available | 30 Jan. 2018 |
| Fretboard Material | Jatoba Wood |
| Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | H |
| Item Weight | 3.18 kg |
| Item model number | AX3S-BK-R1 |
| Neck Material Type | Maple |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 92.08 x 4.45 x 31.75 cm; 3.18 kg |
| Scale Length | 25.5 Inches |
| String Material | Phosphor Bronze |
| Top Material | Linden Wood |
| Voltage | 240 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Back material type:** Basswood
- **Body material:** Basswood
- **Brand:** Sterling by Music Man
- **Colour:** Black
- **Fretboard material type:** Jatoba Wood
- **Guitar pick-up configuration:** H
- **Hand orientation:** Right
- **Neck material type:** Maple
- **String material type:** Phosphor Bronze
- **Top material type:** Linden Wood

## Images

![Sterling by MusicMan Axis AX3 - Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pZhgtIQkL.jpg)
![Sterling by MusicMan Axis AX3 - Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51V8rwGXqPL.jpg)
![Sterling by MusicMan Axis AX3 - Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51DYSUgVMZL.jpg)
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![Sterling by MusicMan Axis AX3 - Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mB24yG0BL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is this a good guitar for metal?**
A: Simply put, yes.

First off the build is excellent. The cheapest guitar in my collection is $1500 and the Axis at sub $400 is a steal. I have played on it's big brother from Music Man and they feel the same!

The pickups are solid and it has great play-ability. I'm not crazy about the tremolo but I don't really use the bar that extensively so it's not a big deal. It's sounds great cranked up through my MXR 5150 Overdrive and Mesa Boogie Mark V. I tend to play hard rock, metal and prog. It's pretty versatile.

**Q: Is it a electric adult guitar ?**
A: It is a full scale guitar, so yes it would be considered an adult guitar. The body size is small so it looks like a parlor (small scale guitar) but it's definitely a full size instrument.

**Q: Can this guitar do dive bombs?**
A: The tremolo is not a floating variety, it's similar to the type on a standard Stratocaster. You can bend down pretty steep but can only pull up a little since it makes contact with the body. That said, I'm thinking of replacing mine with an after market Floyd Rose. I have Floyd's on all my other guitars so this one feels strange. It's a solid guitar and worth more than it's price. Music Man/Sterling make great guitars, no matter which brand label it's on.

**Q: Why is it long time to ship??**
A: I got mine in less than a week. Make sure your ordering under Amazon Prime. Third party vendors tend to take longer to ship.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Sterling By MusicMan 6 String Sterling by Music Man Axis AX3S Electric Guitar Body, Right, Black with White Binding (AX3S-BK-R1)
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*Store origin: FI*
*Last updated: 2026-03-02*