[shred4Him]

For as popular and "mythic" as the Axis pickups are, I haven't really seen companies do their own game on them. Lots of copies of the Frankies and 5150 Kramers, and even some of the Wolfgangs, but there seems to be a distinct lack of attempts at the Axis versions. Most seem happy with the air Norton for the neck, but there is lots of debate about the tone zone. I am surprised companies haven't taken a shot at them, unless I am missing something.

[buddroyce]

I have a couple of guitars with the Axis pickup. One in an Axis and one in another guitar. I don't find the Tone Zone that close but I can see why some people say it is.

[DarthPhineas]

If they had not been in an EVH guitar, nobody would have cared.

The options that DiMarzio put out there as “close” might be the closest thing from the DiMarzio menu...but that doesn’t mean it’s similar enough to use as a substitute.

[shred4Him]

If they had not been in an EVH guitar, nobody would have cared.

The options that DiMarzio put out there as “close” might be the closest thing from the DiMarzio menu...but that doesn’t mean it’s similar enough to use as a substitute.

How close are the EVH Wolfgang pickups,? Are they completely their own thing?

[buddroyce]

If they had not been in an EVH guitar, nobody would have cared.

So true. Although I have to admit, the Axis pickup is actually quite nice.

@Shred4Him The EVH Wolfgang pickups are completely their own thing. Nothing like the Axis. I find the Axis to be warmer and the EVH Wolfgang crunchier.

[DarthPhineas]

How close are the EVH Wolfgang pickups,? Are they completely their own thing?

Even if you don’t look at the specs and take the Pepsi challenge, they are not the same. But they are a good set of pups.