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The Ibanez '''Axis''' series pickups is designed and produced by Ibanez.
  
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The '''Axis pickups''' series is a line of guitar magnetic pickups designed and produced by [[Ibanez]].
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== List of Axis pickups ==
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=== Axis Humbucker 1 ===
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{{pickup
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| name = Axis Humbucker 1
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| brand = Ibanez
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| modelno = AH1
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| construction = [[Humbucker]]
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| position = Neck
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| magnet = Ceramic
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| introduced = 1994
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| description = Usually found in the neck position with the [[Axis Humbucker 2]] in the bridge position. A [[Axis Seven 1|seven-string version]] was also produced.<br/><br/>''Very responsive and full sounding; medium output with lots of character. Excellent for chording.''<ref name=2001USACat>''[http://www.ibanez.com/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=249&now=23 Pickups, Bridges and Neck dimensions]'', 2001 Ibanez USA catalog.</ref>
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| models_using = [[AR250 (1999–2004)|AR250]], [[JS100]], [[JS600]], [[Special:WhatLinksHere/Axis_Humbucker_1|others]]
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==List of Axis pickups==
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=== Axis Humbucker 2 ===
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===Axis Humbucker 1===
  
 
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|name=Axis Humbucker 1
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| name = Axis Humbucker 2
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| brand = Ibanez
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|modelno=AH1
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| modelno = AH2
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|construction=[[Humbucking]]
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| construction = [[Humbucker]]
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|position=Neck
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| position = Bridge
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|magnet=Ceramic
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| magnet = Alnico 5
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| introduced = 1994
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|description=Introduced in 1994, used for the [[JS100]] and [[JS600]] Joe Satriani models. Usually found in neck position with the [[Axis Humbucker 2]] in bridge position. ''Very responsive and full sounding; medium output with lots of character. Excellent for chording.''
  
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| description = Usually found in the bridge position with the [[Axis Humbucker 1]] in the neck position. A [[Axis Seven 2|seven-string version]] was also produced.<br/><br/>''Full bass sound. Alnico 5 magnet provides excellent clarity in harmonics and individual notes.''<ref name=2001USACat/>
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| models_using = [[AR250 (1999–2004)|AR250]], [[JS100]], [[JS600]], [[Special:WhatLinksHere/Axis_Humbucker_2|others]]
 
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===Axis Humbucker 2===
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=== Axis Humbucker 3 ===
 
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|name=Axis Humbucker 2
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| name = Axis Humbucker 3
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| brand = Ibanez
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|modelno=AH2
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| modelno = AH3
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|construction=[[Humbucking]]
  
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| construction = [[Humbucker]]
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|position=Bridge
  
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| position = Neck
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|magnet=Alnico 5
  
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| magnet = Ceramic
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|description=Introduced in 1994, used for the [[JS100]] and [[JS600]] Joe Satriani models. Usually found in bridge position with the [[Axis Humbucker 1]] in neck position. ''Full bass sound. Alnico 5 magnet provides excelelent clarity in harmonics and individual notes.''
  
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| description = ''Responsive full sounding pickup with added output.''<ref name=2001USACat/>
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| models_using = [[AXS42]], [[DMM1]], [[SAS32FM]], [[Special:WhatLinksHere/Axis_Humbucker_3|others]]
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}}
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===Axis Humbucker 4===
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{{pickup
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| name = Axis Humbucker 4
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| brand = Ibanez
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| modelno = AH4
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| introduced =
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| construction = [[Humbucker]]
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| position = Bridge
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| magnet = Ceramic
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| output =
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| description = ''Increased treble responsive with added output.''<ref name=2001USACat/>
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| models_using = [[AXS42]], [[DMM1]], [[SAS32FM]], [[Special:WhatLinksHere/Axis_Humbucker_4|others]]
 
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===Axis Humbucker 5===
  
===Axis Humbucker 5===
 
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| name = Axis Humbucker 5
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| brand = Ibanez
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|modelno=AH5
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| modelno = AH5
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| construction = [[Humbucker]]
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|position=Neck
  
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| position = Neck
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|magnet=Ceramic
  
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| magnet = Ceramic
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|description=Usually found in neck position with the [[Axis Humbucker 6]] in bridge position. ''Very responsive and full sounding; medium output with lots of character. Excellent for chording.''
  
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| description = Usually found in the neck position with the [[Axis Humbucker 6]] in the bridge position.<br/><br/>''Very responsive and full sounding; medium output with lots of character. Excellent for chording.''<ref name=2007USACat>''[http://www.ibanez.com/anniversary/expansion.php?cat_id=281&now=46 Pickup Character]'', 2007 Ibanez USA catalog.</ref>
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| models_using = [[SA120]], [[SA120EX]]
 
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===Axis Humbucker 6===
  
===Axis Humbucker 6===
 
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| name = Axis Humbucker 6
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| brand = Ibanez
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|modelno=AH6
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| modelno = AH6
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|construction=[[Humbucking]]
  
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| construction = [[Humbucker]]
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|position=Bridge
  
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| position = Bridge
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|magnet=Alnico 5
  
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| magnet = Alnico 5
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| output =
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|description=Usually found in bridge position with the [[Axis Humbucker 5]] in neck position. ''Full bass sound. Alnico 5 magnet provides excelelent clarity in harmonics and individual notes.''
  
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| description = Usually found in the bridge position with the [[Axis Humbucker 5]] in the neck position.<br/><br/>''Full bass sound. Alnico 5 magnet provides excellent clarity in harmonics and individual notes. Adjustable pole pieces.''<ref name=2007USACat/>
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| models_using = [[SA120]], [[SA120EX]]
 
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=== Axis Seven 1 ===
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{{pickup
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| name = Axis Seven 1
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| brand = Ibanez
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| modelno = AH1-7
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| introduced =
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| construction = [[Humbucker]]
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| position = Neck
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| magnet = Ceramic
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| output =
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| description = Seven-string version of the [[Axis Humbucker 1]]. Usually found in neck position with the [[Axis Seven 2]] in bridge position.<br/><br/>''Very responsive and full sounding; medium output with lots of character. Excellent for chording.''<ref name=2001USACat/>
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| models_using = [[AX7221]], [[RG7321]], [[S7421]], [[Special:WhatLinksHere/Axis_Seven_1|others]]
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}}
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=== Axis Seven 2 ===
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{{pickup
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| name = Axis Seven 2
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| brand = Ibanez
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| modelno = AH2-7
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| introduced =
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| construction = [[Humbucker]]
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| position = Bridge
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| magnet = Ceramic
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| output =
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| description = Seven-string version of the [[Axis Humbucker 2]]. Usually found in the bridge position with the [[Axis Seven 1]] in the neck position.<br/><br/>''Full bass sound. Alnico 5 magnet provides excellent clarity in harmonics and individual notes.''<ref name=2001USACat/>
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| models_using = [[AX7221]], [[RG7321]], [[S7421]], [[Special:WhatLinksHere/Axis_Seven_2|others]]
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}}
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=== Axis Seven 3 ===
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{{pickup
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| name = Axis Seven 3
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| brand = Ibanez
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| modelno = AH3-7
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| introduced = 2012
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| construction = [[Humbucker]]
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| position = Neck
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| magnet = Ceramic
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| description = Seven-string version of the [[Axis Humbucker 3]]. Usually found in neck position with the [[Axis Seven 4]] in bridge position. The AH3-7 is responsive and maintains clarity.<ref name=ARZ307FM>[http://web.archive.org/web/20120314061820/http://www.ibanez.com/ElectricGuitars/model-ARZ307FM ARZ307FM product description], Ibanez USA, archived March 2012</ref>
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| models_using = [[ARZ307]], [[ARZ307FM]]
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}}
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=== Axis Seven 4 ===
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{{pickup
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| name = Axis Seven 4
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| brand = Ibanez
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| modelno = AH4-7
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| introduced = 2012
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| construction = [[Humbucker]]
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| position = Bridge
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| magnet = Ceramic
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| output =
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| description = Seven-string version of the [[Axis Humbucker 4]]. Usually found in the bridge position with the [[Axis Seven 3]] in the neck position. The AH4-7 has balanced tone with enough power for 7 strings<ref name=ARZ307FM />
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| models_using = [[ARZ307]], [[ARZ307FM]]
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}}
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===Axis Single 1===
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{{pickup
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| name = Axis Single 1
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| brand = Ibanez
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| modelno = AS1
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| introduced =
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| construction = [[Single coil]]
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| position = Neck/Mid
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| magnet = Alnico 5
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| output =
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| description = ''Traditional sounding single coil pickup with Alnico 5 pole pieces. Complements Axis humbuckers''<ref name=2001USACat/>
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| models_using = [[S370 (2001–2002)|S370]], [[SA160]], [[SAS36FM]], [[Special:WhatLinksHere/Axis_Single_1|others]]
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}}
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===Axis Single 2===
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{{pickup
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| name = Axis Single 2
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| brand = Ibanez
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| modelno = AS2
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| introduced =
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| construction = [[Single coil]]
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| position = Neck/Mid
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| magnet = Ceramic
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| output =
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| description = ''Traditional sounding single coil pickup with increased output.''<ref name=2001USACat/>
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| models_using = [[SA160]], [[SAS36FM]], [[Special:WhatLinksHere/Axis_Single_2|others]]
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}}
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== Sources ==
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Latest revision as of 13:14, 12 March 2019

Axis Humbucker JS20S
Ibanez Axis Humbucker pickups on the JS20S Enlarge sprite

The Axis pickups series is a line of guitar magnetic pickups designed and produced by Ibanez.

List of Axis pickups

Axis Humbucker 1

Axis Humbucker 1
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: AH1
Year introduced: 1994
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Neck
Magnet: Ceramic
Used in: AR250, JS100, JS600, others
Description: Usually found in the neck position with the Axis Humbucker 2 in the bridge position. A seven-string version was also produced.

Very responsive and full sounding; medium output with lots of character. Excellent for chording.[1]


Axis Humbucker 2

Axis Humbucker 2
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: AH2
Year introduced: 1994
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Bridge
Magnet: Alnico 5
Used in: AR250, JS100, JS600, others
Description: Usually found in the bridge position with the Axis Humbucker 1 in the neck position. A seven-string version was also produced.

Full bass sound. Alnico 5 magnet provides excellent clarity in harmonics and individual notes.[1]


Axis Humbucker 3

Axis Humbucker 3
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: AH3
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Neck
Magnet: Ceramic
Used in: AXS42, DMM1, SAS32FM, others
Description: Responsive full sounding pickup with added output.[1]


Axis Humbucker 4

Axis Humbucker 4
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: AH4
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Bridge
Magnet: Ceramic
Used in: AXS42, DMM1, SAS32FM, others
Description: Increased treble responsive with added output.[1]


Axis Humbucker 5

Axis Humbucker 5
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: AH5
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Neck
Magnet: Ceramic
Used in: SA120, SA120EX
Description: Usually found in the neck position with the Axis Humbucker 6 in the bridge position.

Very responsive and full sounding; medium output with lots of character. Excellent for chording.[2]


Axis Humbucker 6

Axis Humbucker 6
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: AH6
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Bridge
Magnet: Alnico 5
Used in: SA120, SA120EX
Description: Usually found in the bridge position with the Axis Humbucker 5 in the neck position.

Full bass sound. Alnico 5 magnet provides excellent clarity in harmonics and individual notes. Adjustable pole pieces.[2]


Axis Seven 1

Axis Seven 1
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: AH1-7
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Neck
Magnet: Ceramic
Used in: AX7221, RG7321, S7421, others
Description: Seven-string version of the Axis Humbucker 1. Usually found in neck position with the Axis Seven 2 in bridge position.

Very responsive and full sounding; medium output with lots of character. Excellent for chording.[1]


Axis Seven 2

Axis Seven 2
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: AH2-7
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Bridge
Magnet: Ceramic
Used in: AX7221, RG7321, S7421, others
Description: Seven-string version of the Axis Humbucker 2. Usually found in the bridge position with the Axis Seven 1 in the neck position.

Full bass sound. Alnico 5 magnet provides excellent clarity in harmonics and individual notes.[1]


Axis Seven 3

Axis Seven 3
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: AH3-7
Year introduced: 2012
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Neck
Magnet: Ceramic
Used in: ARZ307, ARZ307FM
Description: Seven-string version of the Axis Humbucker 3. Usually found in neck position with the Axis Seven 4 in bridge position. The AH3-7 is responsive and maintains clarity.[3]


Axis Seven 4

Axis Seven 4
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: AH4-7
Year introduced: 2012
Construction: Humbucker
Position: Bridge
Magnet: Ceramic
Used in: ARZ307, ARZ307FM
Description: Seven-string version of the Axis Humbucker 4. Usually found in the bridge position with the Axis Seven 3 in the neck position. The AH4-7 has balanced tone with enough power for 7 strings[3]


Axis Single 1

Axis Single 1
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: AS1
Construction: Single coil
Position: Neck/Mid
Magnet: Alnico 5
Used in: S370, SA160, SAS36FM, others
Description: Traditional sounding single coil pickup with Alnico 5 pole pieces. Complements Axis humbuckers[1]


Axis Single 2

Axis Single 2
Brand: Ibanez
Model no.: AS2
Construction: Single coil
Position: Neck/Mid
Magnet: Ceramic
Used in: SA160, SAS36FM, others
Description: Traditional sounding single coil pickup with increased output.[1]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Pickups, Bridges and Neck dimensions, 2001 Ibanez USA catalog.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Pickup Character, 2007 Ibanez USA catalog.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 ARZ307FM product description, Ibanez USA, archived March 2012
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