The Axl trademark was tntroduce in 2001 as a line of electric and acoustic guitars as well a line of amplifiers.  These instruments are procuced with modern equipment and the best available material to create a quality at affordable prices.  Electric models are mainly based on popular American designs (Stratocaster, Telecaster).  Instrements currently built overseas.  Distributed by the Music Link
These are real nice guitars for the price.  I repaired (had a stickey pot) one a few months ago and was real impressed with the quality,  I may have to get one for myself.
David