Which EBMM sounds most like Strat?

[edcat]

Some people think the Albert Lee MM sounds like a Strat but it doesn't to me- its got its own great sound, not Strat not Tele. I'm looking for a MM that would best give me a Stevie Ray strat sound. Would a Silo with single coils and a rosewood neck do it? Thanks.

[GWDavis28]

Edcat, try a Silhouette Special, sound damn close to me.

Glenn |B)

[Raz]

Correction a Silo with the S-S-S configuration. However I might add, the question should be re-worded to sound something like this...Which Fender sounds like a Silo

[John C]

My Silhouette Special s/s/s with trem has become my "Strat". I have to admit I'm a huge fan of the Fender American Vintage series, I think Fender did an excellent job with those '57/'62 pickups in nailing that rich, 3-D "vintage Strat" sound, which I think is distinctly different than the sound of an American Series Strat. I find my Silhoette Special is somewhere in-between that "vintage Strat" and "modern Strat" sound, but comes a bit closer to vintage.

In terms of playability - I'll take the EBMM over any Fender.

EDITED TO ADD: Here is a photo of my Silhouette Special. I wasn't really going for the SRV look with it; I've just always liked the burst/shell pickguard look since I saw Steve Howe playing a burst/shell Bass VI many many years ago:

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...51439519CZPKTS

[kbaim]

A number of folks think the Albert and strat are similar beasts.

But didn't SRV use like 13's? The Albert comes with 10's. Mines got 9's now. I also raised the bridge pickup a little. I like mine a lot...just not as much as my lukes...but it weighs like 1/2!!!!!

[mbgreene]

A number of folks think the Albert and strat are similar beasts.

But didn't SRV use like 13's?

Yea he used 13's i believe - he also switched guitars depending on the sound he was looking for in a particular song. He felt the white one (Charlie?) had a thinner, edgier sound while #1 was more resonant and deeper. So to get that SRV sound you may want to guage up your strings and maybe sand off 1/2 the finish on your guitar.

Or, as the man said himself "Now I use heavy strings, tune low, play hard and floor it. Floor it....that's technical talk"

[jongitarz]

The Albert Lee sounds like a Strat wishes it could sound like

[mbgreene]

The Albert Lee sounds like a Strat wishes it could sound like

[edcat]

Thanks for the input. I agree John, I think these MMs are the best guitars ever made and I've owned them all.

[Eddie Van Halen]

Why would you want an EBMM to sound like a strat?

[edcat]

Because I love the feel and playability of the Ernie Ball but love the sound of a GREAT Strat. Unfortunately there are as many bad strats as good ones so I'm thinking maybe a Silo could do the job.

[jongitarz]

The Silo will do the job

[phatduckk]

this isnt fair ... i want one of each. dammit. i gotta upload my prs and get me an ass. im becoming a big p90 fan

[brentrocks]

The Albert Lee sounds like a Strat wishes it could sound like

does EB still make the Al? what is the standard retail price?

[GWDavis28]

Brent, sure they do. If your interested talk to either Bassplyr or Pete Dubaldo they're retailers they could probably hook you up. I just got mine a few months ago and I can't believe that I hadn't done it sooner. These things are sweet!!!!!!!!!!

There was one on Gbase, trans red, 3 single coils and piezo going for $995 new. That's a pretty good deal if you ask me.

Check it out http://www.gbase.com/Stores/Gear/Gea...lee&TF=1&TI0=8

Later, Glenn |B)